Faculty News

The latest news and media appearances featuring Department of Politics and Government faculty.

Illinois State researchers team up with Urban Rivers to study ecology, equity of Chicago River

A cross-disciplinary group of Illinois State faculty and students is collaborating with the nonprofit environmental group Urban Rivers to transform Chicago's rivers into urban sanctuaries. [Read the rest]

CAS to recognize faculty, staff excellence at annual Welcome and Awards Program, August 31

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will host its annual Welcome and Awards Program on Monday, August 31, at 2 p.m. in the Prairie Room inside the Bone Student Center. [Read the rest]

Experiential learning in Puerto Rico: An interdisciplinary collaboration in the College of Arts and Sciences

Students gained immersive learning experience through various forms of community engagement in Puerto Rico in summer 2026. [Read the rest]

Members of Queer Coalition gather by the staircase at Milner Library to show off their favorite books

Read with Pride: Queer Coalition invites campus to join summer reading challenge

All Illinois State University affiliates can participate in Read the Rainbow through August 21, a summer reading challenge organized by Queer Coalition. [Read the rest]

Academic Advising Council names 2026 award recipients

The Academic Advising Council (AAC) recognized its 2026 Advising Award recipients at its annual Awards reception held on May 13, 2026. [Read the rest]