Student Life
The Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University has over 400 students majoring in politics and government and over 200 students with minors in the department. Our students are very involved in campus life, many are leaders in student government, and others take part in activities in a host of different student organizations.
The department also hosts an annual conference in which students from Illinois State and other universities come together and share their research. Aside from from the on-site learning benefits of departmental internships, there are also many opportunities for students to travel, both nationally and abroad, to further their academic experience.
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Student News
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]
Illinois State University to celebrate International Education Week 2025
Illinois State University will observe International Education Week (IEW) during the first week of November 2025. [Read the rest]
College of Arts and Sciences’ scholarship applications open
CAS awards a number of highly competitive scholarships to qualified students thanks to our generous donors. Applications are due January 7, 2026. [Read the rest]
CAS hosting food drive to benefit School Street Food Pantry
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) kicks off a two-week food drive to support School Street Food Pantry beginning Monday, September 29. [Read the rest]