Seth Obiri, Political Science student and Teaching Assistant

Obiri has been selected as a winner of the Best Paper Award in the graduate category for the 31st Annual Illinois State University Conference for Students of Political Science. Read more about Seth's paper.

Obiri's project was named by several attending faculty at the conference as being among the best papers submitted by students this year and was selected by the awards committee to carry the designation. ~ Political Science Professor Casey LaFrance

Nashuba Hudson, Editor-in-Chief of the "Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies

B.A. Political Science, 2020

In March 2024, WIU Political Science alumna, and Chicago, IL native Nashuba Hudson, was named as the first Black woman elected to lead a prestigious global legal journal titled (Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies) at the Maurer School of Law of Indiana University of Bloomington. Read more about Nashuba's journey .

By making connections with my professors and drawing on programs that LSAC and WIU had to offer, I was able to successfully matriculate into law school. My curiosity led me to build a solid resume and locate creative ways to supplement any financial barriers that occurred. Most importantly, I was able to discover the guidance I needed in navigating the law school admission process and the legal profession at large.

Mary Kay O'Brien, Illinois Supreme Court Justice

B.A. Political Science, 1986

In August 2023, WIU Political Science alumna and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O'Brien has been honored as a Champion of the Illinois Bar Foundation. Read the full story .

Don't ever be afraid to try something new. There are very few guarantees in life, but one thing is certain, you will never succeed at the things you don't do, and there is always a possibility of success if you try.

Marty Green, U.S. Brigadier General

B.A. Political Science, 1987

In June 2023, WIU Political Science alumnas Marty Green was promoted to United States Brigadier General in the Air Force, Air National Guard. Read the full story .

Go to class, get to know your professors, take advantage of your time to learn and participate in a campus community. Enjoy your time at WIU but do not enjoy it too much. Remember, you are there for a reason and this experience is costing a lot of money.