Dr. Lori Riverstone in the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University has been recognized as the recipient of the 2024-26 Thomas E. Eimermann Professorship.
Dr. Lori Riverstone awarded 2024-26 Eimermann Professorship
Unit: Politics and Government
Consul General Michael Ahrens visits campus
United States Ambassador (retired) Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs in the Department of Politics and Government, hosted the visit of Michael Ahrens, Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Chicago, to Illinois State University on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Riaz publishes new book on Bangladesh’s 2024 election
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book titled “The Charade: Bangladesh’s 2024 Election.”
Senator Koehler visits Pi Sigma Alpha
On March 25, Pi Sigma Alpha, in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government, the Stevenson Center, and the Center for Civic Engagement, hosted an event featuring Senator Koehler, who represents the 46th District and serves as the Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois Senate.
Riaz analyzes the Bertelsmann Transformation Index report on global democracy
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the 2024 Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) report on the global state of democracy.
Riaz publishes two book chapters
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has recently published two new book chapters.
Myra Gordon featured by WGLT in ’21 Women Who Shaped Bloomington-Normal’
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, WGLT is spotlighting 21 remarkable women who have left an indelible impact on Bloomington-Normal. Among these trailblazers is Myra Gordon, whose unwavering dedication has been instrumental in raising environmental awareness in the Twin Cities.
Dr. Touré Reed, history professor, to deliver Spring College Lecture, March 27
Dr. Touré Reed, professor of history, will deliver the Spring College Lecture on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5 p.m., in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. His talk, “Is it Race or Racism?: Why Binary Explanations for Inequality Have Failed Black Americans,” is free and open to the public.
Mock Trial Team ends a successful 2023-24 season
During the second weekend in March 2024, the mock trial team participated in the Opening Championship Rounds (ORCS) of the American Mock Trial Association’s national tournament in Geneva.
Dr. Mike Hendricks co-authors publication in the Journal of Latinos and Education
The Journal of Latinos and Education has published Dr. Mike Hendricks’ co-authored article “Cultivating a Collectivist Community on a College Campus for Latinx Students.”
