Professor of Legal Studies Thomas McClure has been appointed by the President of the American Bar Association (ABA) as chair of the Paralegals Approval Commission for a one-year term.
McClure appointed chair of ABA Paralegal Approval Commission
Unit: Politics and Government
Professor Meghan Leonard kicks off brown bag series
Illinois State Professor Meghan Leonard presented a paper she co-authored with Florida Gulf Coast University Professor Joseph V. Ross titled “Gender and Opinion Assignment on State Supreme Courts” at a brown bag lunch held October 17 at Illinois State.
Graduate student Mizanur Rahman presents at South Asia conference
Department of Politics and Government graduate student Mizanur Rahman presented a paper titled “Politics of Islamic Social Institutions in Bangladesh” at the 47th annual Conference on South Asia, held October 11–14 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Spotlight Q&A: American Democracy Project encourages political engagement on campus
Students navigating the voting process in the run-up to the midterm elections have an ally at Illinois State University.
Politics and Government hosts distinguished alumni at Homecoming 2018
The Department of Politics and Government hosted three distinguished alumni and their guests at Alumni Day on October 12 to celebrate Illinois State University’s Homecoming 2018.
Groups, individuals honored at 3rd annual Civic Engagement Celebration
Students and groups engaged in helping the community were honored last spring at the third annual Civic Engagement Celebration.
Pat Turner to share experiences on Alumni Day, October 12
Stevenson Center alumna Pat Turner has worked tirelessly to assist and inspire those in need in McLean County. Turner was an Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow in political science. On Alumni Day, she will return to campus to share her experiences.
Tennessee to Washington to Illinois: An ACED Fellow’s journey
Service is one of Jordan Norton’s highest values, and he is acting on that value as an Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow pursuing a master’s degree in political science at Illinois State University.
Ali Riaz named inaugural Thomas E. Eimermann Professor
Illinois State University’s Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been awarded the inaugural Thomas E. Eimermann Professorship for the years 2018-2020.
Illinois State’s center for water future looks for community partnerships
The recently established Center for Sustainable Water Future will encourage long-term water solutions through academic research, and teaching, creative, and learning opportunities from across campus disciplines.
