Alumni Successes
Loyola alum appointed chair of Chicano/a Studies
Gary Segura, A'85, was appointed professor of political science and chair of Chicano/a Studies in the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford University.
Political Science alumna begins career as a strategic analyst in Washington, D.C.
Meghan Ann Iverson, SS'08 begins her career as a strategic analyst in Washington, D.C. She studied in the Ukraine and China after receiving several prestigious national level scholarships.
Political Science graduate practices healthcare law
James Kovota, A'91, L'94, is an attorney with Sullivan, Stolier & Resor in New Orleans, where he practices healthcare law. Kovota has worked for the firm since 1994.
State senator started his career at Loyola
Edwin Murray, A'82, L'85, is the Louisiana state senator for District 4, which includes the Lakeview neighborhood in Orleans Parish.
Alumna operates Louisiana-based public relations and marketing company
Cheron Brylski, A'80, is the sole proprietor of the Brylski Company, a firm that specializes in public relations, marketing and grassroots ally development campaigns for government, non-profit and political clients in the State of Louisiana.
Political science alum working on a book about Latino representation in U.S. legislatures and Congress
Jason Casellas, A'99, is an associate professor of government in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. Casellas has been working on a book that examines Latino representation in U.S. legislatures and Congress.
Political Science alum oversees press for Louisiana Department of Revenue
Byron Arthur, A'89, works as press secretary/communications director at the Louisiana Department of Revenue and works as a campaign consultant in state and local races.
Political Science alumna recognized by City Business
Chauntis T. Jenkins, A'95, was a recipient of the 2008 City Business Leadership in Law Award. City Business recognized approximately 50 lawyers for their community and legal contributions.