On April 24, 2024, the Department of Politics & Government hosted its 31st Annual Conference for Students of Political Science.
Department of Politics and Government hosts 31st Annual Student Conference
Unit: Politics and Government
Research Challenge Grant winners announced
Eight research projects involving 16 faculty members are the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Grants. Proposals submitted this year were required to focus on one of two themes: “Equity” or “Environment.” Recipients will deliver presentations about their research projects at a College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium on Friday, October 11.
Brittney Vietti receives Extraordinary Experiential Learning Coordinator award
Brittney Vietti, director of Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Politics and Government has been recognized as the 2023-2024 recipient of the Extraordinary Experiential Learning Coordinator award.
Jack Abraham awarded Grabill-Homan Scholarship
Political science major Jack Abraham is the recipient of the Grabill-Homan Scholarship, which is awarded by the peace and conflict resolution studies program.
Riaz presents at Tufts University
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz participated in a panel discussion on elections in South Asia at Tufts University in Boston.
Dr. Ali Riaz interviewed by IPCS on Bangladesh and its neighbors
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been interviewed by the Parallax webcast titled “Behind the Ballot,” of the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) of India, on the recent general elections in Bangladesh and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the country and its government.
Riaz presents at ISA convention
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has participated in a roundtable at the International Studies Association (ISA) annual convention on the impacts of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in South Asia.
Professor Hendricks receives Center for Civic Engagement’s Community Partner Award
On April 9, 2024, Professor Mike Hendricks received the Center for Civic Engagement’s Community Partner Award on behalf of BN Welcoming.
An invitation to the 2024 spring Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony
All members of the University and Bloomington-Normal communities are invited to attend the spring 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. A reception will follow.
Leonard publishes on judicial independence and democratic backsliding
Dr. Meghan Leonard published a paper, “Democratic Backsliding in the American States: The Case of Judicial Independence” in Publius: The Journal of Federalism.
