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    COVID-19

    In light of the global pandemic, please see the campus-wide resource page dedicated to information and updates concerning the COVID-19 virus as it relates to our University's activities.

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  •  Jeanette Rankin, first Woman elected to Congress, receiving the flag of the House of Representatives upon passage of women's suffrage.
    Study Political Science

    Why 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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  • How should we understand the Pakistan/India divide?
    Study Political Science

    How should we understand the Pakistan/India divide? Why study political science?

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    See where Political Science has taken our graduates and hear their story

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  • The Calendar of Events shows what is coming up in Political Science.
    Calendar of Events

    See what's going on in the Department of Political Science this semester

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    Alumni Spotlight: Jaylin McClinton

    JAYLIN D. MCCLINTON (‘16) is a graduate of the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois. Out of college, he worked as a Reuss intern at the University of Illinois Foundation. He also volunteered and served on Secretary Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign as a delegate...
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    A tense time for transition

    Professor Brian Gaines shares his thoughts on the historical significance of this day, as well as some of the potential issues Biden faces upon his transition to office. Read the full article here.
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    Lucius J. Barker New York Times Feature

    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. Read the full article...
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    Boren Scholarship Awardees

    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. 
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  • In Person or By Mail?
    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.
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  • COVID-19 and the Election
    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.
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  • Media Bias in Political Coverage
    Professor Scott Althaus was recently featured in the LAS news with his insight into the reality of perceived media bias. Read the full article...
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