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Faculty Publications
Department faculty regularly are published and have contributed to books and scholarly journals.
Department Spotlight: Dr. Jin-Young Kwak
Dr. Jin-Young Kwak was recently interviewed about her time since graduating from Northwestern University with a doctorate in Political Science, about her academic career in Korea, and about what it was like to become the first woman provost at one of Korea's top 10 universities.
News & Events
Events
Apr
15
2026
Statistical Computing Workshop: Sameer Deshpande (University of W...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Online
Please join the Statistical Computing Workshop as they host Sameer Deshpande is an Assistant Professor in Statistics at the University ...
Apr
17
2026
Comparative Politics Workshop: Bogdan Popescu (John Cabot Univers...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Please join the Comparative Politics Workshop as they host Bogdan Popescu, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at ...
Apr
17
2026
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Workshop: Hakeem Jefferson (Stanfor...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Please join the Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Workshop as they host Hakeem Jefferson, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Stanfor...