Tony Pierucci, M.S. ’14, recently defended his dissertation in political science at Purdue University.
Alum Anthony Pierucci earns Ph.D.

Tony Pierucci, M.S. ’14, recently defended his dissertation in political science at Purdue University.
Stevenson Center graduate students have assisted communities all over the globe, through Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations. But direct service is not their only contribution: their research can have a significant impact as well.
Bernie Sapp ’92 and Ed Svoboda ’91 returned to Illinois State University to talk to Dr. Nancy Lind’s Professional Development students.
Dan Wagner ’89, M.S. ’94, was honored by Illinois State University with one of its highest awards, the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Illinois State alumnus Scott Skyrcki ’08 returned to campus to talk to Department of Politics and Government Professor Nancy Lind’s class on Professional Development.
Illinois State alumna Monica Fortune-Wilks ’95, M.S. ’97, human resource coordinator for McLean County Unit 5 schools, talked to Dr. Nancy Lind’s Professional Development class on developing your self-image.
The Alumni Association recognized seven individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
An apartment choice made independently by Bob Mathes and Susan (Hawkins) as they completed undergraduate degrees in agriculture and chemistry respectively resulted in romance and creation of an ISU legacy family.
Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman ’92 encourages women to step up to the forefront in the political world.
Illinois State alumni return to campus to speak to Professor Nancy Lind’s class.