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
Complete Graduating Student Survey for chance to win Redbird swag
Complete the Graduating Student Survey to help the University understand where our newest alumni are headed next. [Read the rest]
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]
CAS to host spring food drive to benefit School Street Food Pantry
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) kicks off a food drive to support School Street Food Pantry beginning Monday, April 6. Donations will be accepted through Friday, April 24. [Read the rest]
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]