TERRY WELCH (’76) grew up in Springfield with a Republican father and a Democratic mother who enjoyed engaging the family in political debate.
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Study Political ScienceWhy did it take so long for women to have the right to vote in the USA? Jeanette Rankin, first Woman elected to Congress, receiving the flag of the House of Representatives upon passage of women's suffrage. Why study political science?
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Alumni Spotlight: TERRY WELCH
"Illinois political science professor Brian Gaines has some suggestions for choosing how to cast a ballot this fall – by mail or in person – and what to watch for in the election." Read the full article here.
The late Lucius J. Barker received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and even started his teaching career at Illinois! In light of his passing, New York Times wrote an article highlighting his many contributions as a professor and advocate of social and racial justice.
Congratulations to the three Political Science student recipients of the Boren scholarship! The Boren will fund the international and language components of their education in critical world regions. See what's next for these three students here.
More Department News
- Professor Brian Gaines recently shared his perspective on how the global pandemic has and will impact the 2020 election year. Read the full article here.
- Professor Scott Althaus was recently featured in the LAS news with his insight into the reality of perceived media bias.
- Congratulations to Political Science graduates Isabella Fuentes and Rina Ravisundar, two of the fourteen students and alumni awarded the Fulbright grants this year! Read more about their accomplishments and future plans here.
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