Alumnus Explores What Makes National Constitutions Work
Iraq's new constitution might last 59 years; the Afghan document only 14, according to predictions drawn by James Melton '03 and his co-authors in The Endurance of National Constitutions.

Student Witnessed Iran Election
A student who witnessed firsthand the disputed election in Iran this summer is continuing her analysis using campaign materials she collected there

Illinois Wesleyan Welcomes Fulbright Scholar
Political scientist Saloua Zerhouni joined the faculty this fall as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Morocco. She is teaching courses on Arab history and Women, Gender and Politics in North Africa.

Recent Grad Receives Coveted Government Fellowship
As the winner of a James H. Dunn Memorial Fellowship, Christine Gibbs '09 will work in Washington, D.C., helping to represent the interests of the state of Illinois at the federal level.

Political Internships Offer a Proving Ground
Illinois Wesleyan students are gaining first-hand insight into politics with summer internships, while several alumni have entered political careers.

Alumna Pursues Passion for Girls' Education, Healthcare in Africa
Shannon O'Rourke '07 has returned from six months in Senegal on a Rotary scholarship, which she extended with an internship benefiting girls' education.

Students Named Peace Fellows
Marie-Claudine Villacorta '09 and Monica Shah '10 have already learned much about the pursuit of peace in other parts of the world, and will continue this study as Peace Fellows at Illinois Wesleyan.

Political Science Students Traveling to Greece to Present Research
Seven Illinois Wesleyan students will attend an international conference in Greece to present their political science research about "The Disparity of Knowledge in a Global Context."

Rincker Wins Prize for Research on Women's Political Influence in Developing Democracies
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Meg Rincker was awarded a Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for her collaborative research on women’s pathways to political influence in new and developing democracies.

Professor's Book Shines Insight on Welfare Debate
In his book, The Welfare Debate, Associate Professor of Political Science Greg Shaw examines the centuries-long controversy over how to help poor people in the United States.