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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

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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]
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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]
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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]
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Alum Adam Ghrist appointed assistant U.S. attorney

Distinguished alumnus, Adam Ghrist, who graduated with a political science degree in 2004, just received a U.S. Department of Justice appointment as assistant U.S. attorney in Illinois. [Read the rest]
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Communication Awards Nominee: Alumnus Nikita Richards

Politics and Government alumnus Nikita Richards is in the running for a local award for excellence in communication.  [Read the rest]

Read more stories about Politics and Government alumni.

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