Taking research to the next level

When Annie Zeng walked into her first research conference last May, she didn’t arrive with a lab group or a familiar cohort of classmates. She arrived alone, and she immediately felt like it.“I honestly felt very nervous,” said Annie, a senior pursuing a double degree in...

LAS celebrates leadership, alumni achievement

The College of LAS will recognize seven individuals during the 2026 alumni awards celebration in April. This year's honorees are researchers, philanthropists, and political thinkers who have made incredible impacts in their fields and communities. Alumni Achievement  Award...

The Problem Solver

Senior in political science Leana Shin was honored in November at the Global Undergraduate Awards in Ireland for her research paper.The GUA is an international pan-disciplinary award program for undergraduate research. Shin’s paper was selected out of...

Departmental Distinction

These eligibility requirements are effective for all students with catalog year of Fall 2025 or later.

Illinois students awarded Voyager Scholarships

College of LAS students Clara Alvarez-Leyva, Carlos Hernandez and Danielle Mitchell are recipients of the annual Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.With part of her scholarship funds, Alvarez-...

The jury of second chances

Angelina Correa became a believer in peer court in high school when she served as a juror in the justice program meant to give juvenile criminal offenders a second chance at reform. When Correa, a rising sophomore double majoring in political science and...

2025 Best Political Science Senior Thesis

What was the title of your Thesis?   “The Politics of Sexual Shame”                                 ...

Travel

Travel Reimbursement 

The travel reimbursement form is required to submit all business travel-related expenses after you complete your trip.

Public service is an act of faith: Alumnus shares experience as national security expert

College of LAS alumnus Adham Sahloul (BA, political science, ’15) is a national security expert and U.S. Navy Reserve officer. Most recently, he served as...
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