ISU Department of Political Science Alumni
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Dr. Laticia Herkshan
Dr. Laticia Herkshan (Doctor of Arts, 2022; MPA, 2021; MA, 2018; BA, 2016)
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Ryan O’ Hearn (MPA, 2010), Fire Chief, City of Pocatello
Ryan O’ Hearn (MPA, 2010), Fire Chief, City of Pocatello
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Associate Professor Kellee Kirkpatrick Appointed as AP Chief Reader
Idaho State University's Associate Professor of Political Science, Kellee Kirkpatrick, Phd, has been appointed to the esteemed position of Advanced Placement (AP) Chief Reader.
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Commitment to Community Health in Idaho
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) recently recognized Ride United as one of fourteen innovative transportation practices selected from a nationwide competition.
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Empowering Students and Non-Profits Through Grant Writing at ISU
Kellee Kirkpatrick, an associate professor in Political Science at Idaho State University (ISU), has been making a significant impact on students and the community through her innovative grant writing class.
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Making the World Better for LGBTQ Youth and the Field of Political Science
“I want the youth to know their identities are valued. Trying to make the world better for them is why I do this work.”
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Southeast Idaho Council of Governments and ISU's MPA Program: Real-World Experience and Career Opportunities for Students
Since the 1990s, Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) has worked with the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Idaho State University (ISU), helping MPA students get experience in economic and community development.