The Alumni Association recognizes eight individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Unit: Politics and Government
Rescheduled Hibbert Roberts Lecture returns March 7
Illinois State University Visiting Presidential Professor Yan Bennett will give the annual Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture on Tuesday, March 7.
Dr. T.Y. Wang guest-edited special issue on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois State University Professor and Chair of Politics and Government Dr. T.Y. Wang guest-edited a special issue titled “Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from East Asian Countries,” which appeared in the Journal of Asian and African Studies.
McClure co-authors textbook on criminal law
Professor Tom McClure’s third edition of The Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals was published in February 2023.
Civic Leadership
Hear about Illinois State University faculty/staff who are living the value of civic engagement through their leadership in community organizations. Changing the lives of others while also changing themselves.
McClure publishes ABA study on paralegals
In February, Professor Thomas McClure and the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Paralegals published the monograph, The Economic Benefits of Paralegal Utilization.
Students focus on community development during alternative break trip to Costa Rica
When you think of winter break, you probably don’t associate it with working on community development and service projects in Costa Rica. But for 14 Illinois State University students and one faculty advisor, this is exactly how they spent a portion of their time between semesters.
Dr. Riverstone-Newell awarded grant for publishing Local Power and Politics Review
Dr. Lori Riverstone-Newell has been awarded a $50,000 grant for her continued work on the Local Power and Politics Review.
Riaz publishes on radicalization of Bangladeshi politics
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book chapter titled, “Understanding the Radicalization of Bangladeshi Society and Politics” in the volume Politics of Hate published by Harper Collins India.
Professor Noha Shawki receives 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award
Professor Noha Shawki is the recipient of the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award, which is awarded by the Office of Sustainability at ISU.