USI Department of Political Science, Public Administration & Philosophy

Congrats to our AA!

Our very own Bryan Faw was honored with the Support Staff Recognition Award at the Staff Council Luncheon today! Let’s all celebrate him! 🎉

Congrats to our very own Dr. Engbers!

IU Center for Rural Engagement honors five awardees for contributions to rural Indiana, including Dr. Trent Engbers, Professor of Political Science and Public Administration.

Engbers received the Faculty Engaged Teaching Award for integrating community engagement into his curriculum and developing partnerships that address challenges facing rural Indiana communities.

Photo by IU Bloomington

Congratulations to Pre-Law Club for winning the 2026 Spirit of the Eagle Award. This award is reserved for those who truly embody the values of leadership, service, and dedication to the USI community.

We are especially proud of the Pre-Law Club for all the activities they have hosted this semester, and for their outstanding performances at the two Mock Trial Competitions this past academic year.

Once again, congratulations!

We are excited that Rebekah Hamilton '24 (Political Science major and pre-law minor), currently a J.D. Candidate at IU's McKinney School of Law, will spend the 2026 summer as a law clerk at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Indianapolis.