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

Students walking in front of Schroeder Hall on fall day.

Three alumni of the Department of Politics and Government re-elected to public office

Three alumni of the Department of Politics and Government were re-elected to public office on November 6, 2018. [Read the rest]

Pat Turner at the Center for Hope Outreach Programs prior to completing her master's in 2006.

Pat Turner to share experiences on Alumni Day, October 12

Stevenson Center alumna Pat Turner has worked tirelessly to assist and inspire those in need in McLean County. Turner was an Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow in political science. On Alumni Day, she will return to campus to share her experiences. [Read the rest]

Illinois State alum building a talent pipeline to new state agency

Last month, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner officially made the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) a state agency. Now, Chief of Staff for the DoIT Tyler Clark ‘09 is looking to Redbirds to help fill the agency’s ranks. [Read the rest]

Stevenson Center alumni ambassadors ready for your questions

Are you interested in pursuing a master's degree with an emphasis on community and economic development? Have you served with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or elsewhere in the public sector? The Stevenson Center's alumni ambassadors are great sources of information. [Read the rest]

Man rolling up sleeve to display tattoo of Reggie Redbird on right shoulder.

Craig Reeser finds creative ways to support Illinois State

When Craig Reeser turned 60, he thought it was time to check a couple things from a list of what he had been intending to do for years: get a tattoo and write a will. His loyalty to ISU was obvious as he did both. [Read the rest]