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Elizabeth Bennion is the Chancellor’s Professor of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend, serving as Director of Community Engagement and American Democracy Project Director within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on fostering civic responsibility through community-engaged teaching, internships, and collaborative projects. She emphasizes public universities' role as community stewards, advocating for democracy education and practical community impact.
Her research and outreach involve partnerships with organizations like the League of Women Voters, Lawcademy South Bend, and PBS Michiana. Key focus areas include political engagement, civic literacy, and bridging academic institutions with local communities to address social challenges.
Motivated by a commitment to improving quality of life, Bennion’s initiatives include student volunteer programs, engaged research projects, and public forums such as the POP-UP University series. She prioritizes equipping students and community members with skills to effect meaningful change, reflecting her belief in higher education’s dual role in employability and citizenship.
