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Graduate Program
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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
Nov
17
2025
Introducing the new building
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
We’re excited to share a first look at the department’s new home, scheduled for occupancy next year. Stephen will present the building’...
Nov
18
2025
Daniel Biss: On Evanston and Federal Action
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Evanston
Join the Political Science Department as we host Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss for a conversation with Mayor Daniel Biss about the challen...
Jan
23
2026
International Relations Speaker Series: Adom Getachew (UChicago)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Please join the International Relations Speaker Series as they host Professor Adom Getachew. Title and abstract forthcoming. Adom Getac...