Research & Publications

The latest news about research and publications by Department of Politics and Government faculty.

The 2026 Civic Engagement Award winners.

2026 Civic Engagement Award winners announced

Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with the 2026 Civic Engagement Awards as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration on April 6. [Read the rest]

Dr. Jolliff-Scott publishes in European Journal of Politics and Gender

Dr. Brandy Jolliff-Scott has published an article, “Then a lady came along… [Read the rest]

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CAS faculty member utilizing Ignite Grant to investigate mental health, honor late colleague

One of the inaugural recipients of the Ignite Grant, Dr. Kerri Milita is undertaking a research project to explore mental health and honor a late colleague. [Read the rest]

textless poster featuring images of the three films included in the 2026 Black History Month Film Festival hosted by the African American Studies Program

African American Studies’ Black History Month Film Festival returns

Illinois State University’s African American Studies Program (AAS) returns to the Normal Theater this February to host its second annual Black History Month Film Festival. [Read the rest]

CAS grants to support general education, research

Illinois State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has announced applications are open to three grant programs intended to promote the future of general education and research in the University’s largest college. [Read the rest]