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Lewis Student Summer Research Symposium Held Aug. 5-6
Published: August 7, 2025.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ undergraduate students presented their summer research findings at the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2025 Symposium on August 5-6 on the Romeoville campus. The students researched 18 different projects [MORE]
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Students Embark on Social Justice Pilgrimage to Italy During Jubilee Year
Published: January 5, 2025.
Fourteen Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students are immersed in a unique travel study experience in Italy from January 1-11 as part of a Social Justice Pilgrimage offered through University Ministry. The trip coincides with the extraordinary Jubilee Year 2025 , a [MORE]
Why Should I Vote? - Dr. Steve Nawara Answers
Published: September 17, 2024.
Dr. Steve Nawara, chair and professor of political science, answers, "Why I Should Go Out and Vote?" in a video blog for Voter Registration Day. He is part of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Civic Engagement Committee , which encourages all students, faculty, and [MORE]
Dr. Steve Nawara Provides Expert Insights on the 2024 Election
Published: August 19, 2024.
Dr. Steve Nawara, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ chair and professor of political science , has resumed his video series offer ing deep insights into the 2024 Election. These videos, accompanied by two blog posts , enhance understanding of the electoral process [MORE]
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Begins New Academic Programs in 2024-2025 Academic Year
Published: July 31, 2024.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will have several new academic programs for the 2024-2025 academic year aimed at enhancing its students' educational opportunities and career pathways. Graduate Programs Doctor of Physical Therapy Âé¶¹´«Ã½ introduce [MORE]
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Hosted Lecture By Dr. Patrick Stewart, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Arkansas

On April 3, 2019 Dr. Patrick Stewart, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Arkansas, gave a lecture to Lewis students entitled “Smiles of the 2020 Presidential Candidates: Broadening and Building Followership.” His research examines how various politicians’ smiles influence voters and how they can build support for their candidacies using data from past elections as well as examining the various candidates in the 2020 presidential campaign. This lecture was founded by an activity grant from Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science National Honor Society, in Washington, DC.
Student at Romeoville university helping a Kenyan orphanage become self-sustaining
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Community Engaged Learning in Political Science

