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Alumni Spotlight: Wendy Netter Epstein
WENDY NETTER EPSTEIN (‘99) entered the University of Illinois intending to go the “pre-med” route. However, when she started classes, she quickly learned that she enjoyed political science the most, and decided to combine her interests by pursuing a career in health policy and law. During her time in the Department of Political Science, Wendy particularly enjoyed her participation in the honors program and in small classes that changed her approach to scholarship. She argues that there is “no magic formula” for success in college and in one’s career, but encourages students to work on their...
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Alumni Awards
University of Illinois Political Science alumni have made significant contributions in many fields – academia, the law, government, politics, business, media and others. The Department of Political Science recognizes exceptional alumni each year through its alumni awards program. The nomination process is simple and open to all. We encourage you to nominate a candidate you think is deserving. Awards will be presented at an Alumni Awards Banquet in May each year.