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
Mock trial team advances to Opening Championship Rounds
The Illinois State mock trial team is heading to the first phase of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) national tournament. [Read the rest]
Graduating Redbirds: Given a second chance, Paige Malloy delivered
Two years after being academically dismissed from Illinois State University, Graduating Redbird Paige Malloy will earn a bachelor's degree. [Read the rest]
ISU mock trial team continues success
The mock trial team continued its winning stretch in December. [Read the rest]
Student panel discussion analyzes gubernatorial debate
From television and social media ads to direct mail pieces, candidates are campaigning for their respective offices. Debates, too, have been held—the most prominent of which has been for the Illinois governor position. [Read the rest]