Political Science

Dear students, alumni, and friends of Political Science,

Welcome to the UIC’s Political Science Department! As the Spring semester comes to a close, we extend our warmest greetings to all. We are incredibly proud of our faculty and graduate students who have been tirelessly working on groundbreaking research in various areas of political science. We invite you to explore their innovative work and accomplishments on our website. As we transition into the summer months, please stay tuned for a series of exciting events, workshops, and webinars that aim to foster intellectual exchange and collaboration. We look forward to sharing our passion for political science with you and hope you will join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.

Our leadership team is always ready to help students. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need our help.

• Evan McKenzie – Department Head
• Deanndra Petraitis – Business Administrative Associate and Graduate Program Administrator
• Courtney Hennington – Administrative Assistant
• Petia Kostadinova – Director of Undergraduate Studies
• Stephen Engelmann – Director of Graduate Studies
• Norma Moruzzi – Associate Head, Director of International Studies Program