IUSB Political Science Department

IUSB Political Science Department IUSB Political Science Department. A place for Political Science alumni, students and faculty to get involved and stay connected.

Courses offered by the Department of Political Science introduce students to the study of government and politics, including an understanding of public affairs, different political systems and political ideas. Our program intends to educate citizens who can think critically about politics and its place in their lives and in society; to provide a general liberal-arts education for students continui

ng on to a wide variety of careers, including public service; and to help prepare those students who choose to continue on to graduate school or law school. Through their coursework, our students also come to understand some of the ways in which political scientists study politics, and they learn to express themselves cogently in writing and orally. The department offers both graduate and undergraduate programs.

Congrats to political science majors Alan Rodriguez and Jacob Kissinger for being among the first visitors to IU's new C...
05/26/2026

Congrats to political science majors Alan Rodriguez and Jacob Kissinger for being among the first visitors to IU's new Capital Campus in Washington, DC. Representatives from IU's regional campuses met with alumni and lawmakers and toured the new facility.

Congratulations, Katelyn!
05/11/2026

Congratulations, Katelyn!

Congratulations, Masters of Public Affairs graduates!
05/11/2026

Congratulations, Masters of Public Affairs graduates!

Our professors take great pride and joy in students' accomplishments. Here are a couple behind-the-scenes photos of Prof...
05/10/2026

Our professors take great pride and joy in students' accomplishments. Here are a couple behind-the-scenes photos of Professor Gerencser and Professor Karakatsanis at the 2026 Titan Toast celebrating this year's graduates.

Congratulations to our John M. Lewis Civic Engagement Award and Rick Hunt Scholarship recipient Mark Pacheco!We are plea...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to our John M. Lewis Civic Engagement Award and Rick Hunt Scholarship recipient Mark Pacheco!

We are pleased to recognize Mark’s outstanding work in political science and his critical work with Dr. Bennion and the American Democracy Project at IU South Bend.

Congratulations to our Department of Political Science Excellence Award winners, Nika Anderson and Katelyn Alyousif!
05/09/2026

Congratulations to our Department of Political Science Excellence Award winners, Nika Anderson and Katelyn Alyousif!

Looking forward to celebrating our departmental AWARD RECIPIENTS at the College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony!
05/08/2026

Looking forward to celebrating our departmental AWARD RECIPIENTS at the College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony!

04/25/2026
Always a highlight of ! Professor Elizabeth Bennion enjoyed catching up with IU South Bend Political Science alumni Ann...
04/24/2026

Always a highlight of ! Professor Elizabeth Bennion enjoyed catching up with IU South Bend Political Science alumni Anna Hutcheson (Shawnee State University) and Amanda Heideman (University of Missouri–St. Louis) over dinner in Chicago.

Both alums are now professors who have landed coveted tenure‑track positions. It was a joy to celebrate their well‑deserved success. Titan pride runs deep! 🎓💙

Congratulations to political science professor Elizabeth Bennion on her nomination as a TITAN BRIDGE BUILDER.
01/30/2026

Congratulations to political science professor Elizabeth Bennion on her nomination as a TITAN BRIDGE BUILDER.

I appreciate this meaningful recognition as a bridge builder. Seeking to build bridges and help people talk across difference is a big part of my mission and job as a political scientist and Director of Community Engagement and the American Democracy Project at IU South Bend. It is a privilege to do this work during this difficult time of negative partisanship and political polarization.

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1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN
46634

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+15745204334

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