Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz is quoted in a feature published in Aljazeera English about the ongoing ‘anti-drug’ operation in Bangladesh.
Unit: Politics and Government
Riaz co-authors in Terrorism & Political Violence journal
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has co-authored a paper in the journal Terrorism and Political Violence.
AmeriCorps alumni ready for graduate school
The Stevenson Center’s newest Fellows are arriving. While all Fellows share a strong commitment to service, backgrounds and interests often vary. Two of the incoming Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows happen to share some common experiences and goals.
Riaz publishes op-ed in Indian Express
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz published an op-ed about the recent student protests in Bangladesh.
Illinois State alum building a talent pipeline to new state agency
Last month, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner officially made the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) a state agency. Now, Chief of Staff for the DoIT Tyler Clark ‘09 is looking to Redbirds to help fill the agency’s ranks.
Riaz on Myanmar and Rohingya refugee crisis
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz authored a commentary piece about Myanmar’s appointment of an internal “independent” commission to investigate human rights violations against its Rohingya minority.
Riaz quoted in international press about Bangladesh student protests
Ali Riaz provided worldwide media commentary on Bangladesh’s student protests and the government crackdown that ensued.
Stevenson Center welcomes new Peace Corps Fellows
In the fall, the Stevenson Center will welcome a new cohort of students. Three of the incoming Peace Corps Fellows bring unique experiences to Illinois State.
Grad students awarded grant for YWCA
Bich Tran, who recently completed a graduate degree in the Department of Politics and Government, and Derek Ruszkowski, an Applied Community and Economic Development graduate student in sociology, secured a Young Wonders Kitchen Remodel Grant from the Lowe’s Corporation for over $15,000.
Alumna Bich Tran attends conferences across globe
Alumna Bich Tran, who completed the graduate program in the Department of Politics and Government in May, recently participated in several conferences.