Mock trial student in courtroom

Alumni

One of the goals of our department is to keep our alumni involved. Most importantly this relates to staying in contact with people. Not only is it a good idea to check in with former professors but it is a good idea for alumni to check in on current students to offer pointers, advice, or opportunities for students to know about what they are doing.

How you can help students

Share an update about your current job/career
Answer an email from a current student
Give advice on what the program can add/change to benefit students
Come to campus to talk about what you do
Join a video conference
Offer a day, week, or summer when a student could come an observe you at work
Offer internships (both for credit and paid)
Take part in mock interviews to help students prep to find jobs

Alumni News

Torrence Gardner ‘13 and guest Ashley Kooiker visit campus for Alumni Day

The Department of Politics and Government hosted Torrence Gardner on Alumni Day 2021. [Read the rest]

Alum Jason Wallace shares his career experiences with students

Jason Wallace '08, an Illinois State political science alumnus, spoke at Dr. LJ Zigerell’s Professional Development class on September 16, 2021. [Read the rest]

Siblings David, Charlotte, and Fred Roberts smile for a photo.

Thanks to You: Fund established to honor Dr. Fred Roberts

Charlotte Roberts ensured that the legacy of her brother, Politics and Government Professor Dr. Fred Roberts, lives on at Illinois State following his death on February 26, 2019. [Read the rest]

Students with career interest and passion for common good connect with alumni

Students explore how alumni are making an impact in their communities, learn about their careers, and identify career paths. [Read the rest]

Politics and Government, Alumni News

After completing his MS, Kirk Richardson (MS, 2017) spent several months expanding the programming skills used in his thesis and practiced during his internship as a data analyst and loan officer at a CDFI in Missoula, Montana. [Read the rest]