EMILY GARNETT (BA ’05; MA ’07) always knew she wanted to do something with politics or law.

Robert Doubek (’66) grew up in an American family with Czech roots. They were bakers and confectioners for three generations, including his.

Nick Harrer (’02) has always had an interest in broadcast journalism.

ROB HUCK (’71) is a retired UI fundraiser and major supporter of the University of Illinois.

MITCH DICKEY (‘16) is the University of Illinois Alumni Alliance’s Advocacy Coordinator, where he helps manage federal and state advocacy efforts on the University of Illinois’ be

MARY O’CONNOR (’74) had always been interested in Political Science and decided to pursue this interest at the University of Illinois.

JAYLIN D. MCCLINTON (‘16) is a graduate of the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois.

JUSTIN GERBER (’15) entered the University of Illinois not as a political science major  but after a semester of not feeling connected to his classes, he started to look for other

MARIE JOHNSON-DAHL ('16) did not always know what she wished to study when she got to the University of Illinois.

JOHN BECK (BA ’71; MS ‘74) started at the University of Illinois in 1967 as a student in what is now known as the Division of General Studies.

AMANDA SONNEBORN (‘99) was born into a “very political” Springfield family, and she interned in the General Assembly while still in high school.

MEREDITH WIECK ('09) works as a Feature Film Executive in the production and development department at Lionsgate, an entertainment studio based in Los Angeles, California.

MICHELLE (EACK) MORA (‘11) entered college through the general curriculum program (a forerunner to the Division of General Studies) with hopes of studying business and going to law school.

WILLIAM BILLEAUD (’85) is an international business executive.

SARA CLINE-HOWLAND (‘10) was interested in history and politics while in high school, and a major in political science seemed like a natural fit.