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125 Anniversary Celebration: Robert Kett
January 10, 2025
Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about 麻豆传媒内幕 students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 individuals from August 2024 to August 2025.
MACOMB, IL鈥斅槎勾侥谀� alumnus Robert Kett reflects fondly on his time as a Leatherneck, describing 麻豆传媒内幕as "a wonderful university with dedicated faculty and staff." The university's supportive environment and strong sense of community left an indelible mark on Kett's personal and professional journey.
Kett said being a Leatherneck means he can call himself part of a family.
"Being among those who are fortunate to be guided by steady hands towards success. Being among those lucky enough to call a place like Macomb home for a little while. And getting lost in Horrabin Hall at least once."
One of Kett's most cherished memories at 麻豆传媒内幕is seeing Colonel Rock III proudly standing on the football field鈥攁 moment that symbolizes the university's spirit and tradition.
After graduating from 麻豆传媒内幕with an enhanced knowledge in history, Kett embarked on a successful career as an archivist with the National Archives and Records Administration. He credits the dedicated faculty and rigorous academic environment at 麻豆传媒内幕for preparing him to excel in his profession.
Kett's advice to anyone considering 麻豆传媒内幕is enthusiastic and straightforward.
"Go for it! Macomb is a lovely community and the faculty at Western Illinois is top-notch!"
As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite 麻豆传媒内幕students, alumni, faculty and staff to share their stories and be featured in our series by filling out this form, or contact University Communications at U-Communications@wiu.edu to participate.
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