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Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics

Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics Capitol Day event. Student working at her internship. Mike Wolf introduced a guest speaker to the class. Student presenting poster
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The Daily Impact of Politics

Nonpartisan and unbiased—the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics in the College of Liberal Arts.

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A focus on political enlightenment.

Part of the Centers of Excellence at Purdue Fort Wayne, the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics is the first nonpartisan center in Indiana devoted to helping the people of Indiana understand the wide-ranging impact of politics in their daily lives.

Research Associates

A state-wide approach.

Our institute is proud to partner with research associates spanning the state of Indiana. 

Indiana University South Bend
Chancellor’s Professor of Political Science
574-520-4128
[email protected]

University of Evansville
Associate Professor of Political Science / Igleheart Chair
812-488-1150
[email protected]

University of Southern Indiana
Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy Department
812-461-5204
[email protected]

University of Indianapolis
Associate Professor of Political Science
317-788-3334
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University of Indianapolis
Associate Professor of Political Science
317-788-3335
[email protected]

Meet Our Team

Michael Wolf

Michael Wolf

Chair and Professor of Political Science

260-481-6898
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Teri Luce

Teri Luce

Administrative Assistant

260-481-6686
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Michael Gerardot

Temporary - Support


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