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Kaitlyn Moon, WIU LEJA student.
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125 Anniversary Celebration: Kaitlyn Moon

June 23, 2025

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Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about Western Illinois University 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 - - Growing up near campus, Kaitlyn Moon knew the benefits of Western Illinois University and couldn't pass up such a good opportunity.

"I grew up in Macomb and my mom works at Western, so I was comfortable and exposed to the WIU environment," Moon, a junior Law Enforcement and Justice Administration student, said. "I enjoy staying close to home."

As a local student, Moon has been able to balance the benefits of being in a familiar location while also experiencing the joy of meeting a diverse group of new people across campus.

"I have had a good experience," Moon said. "I have made a lot of friends and enjoyed my classes. It's nice to have such great support from my professors."

She credits the exceptional professors at WIU for preparing her for her eventual future career and providing unique opportunities for real-world experience.

Staying local has been one of the keys to Moon's success and suggests other students from the region keep WIU in mind.

As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite local WIU students, alumni, faculty and staff to share their stories and be featured in our series. Contact University Communications at U-Communications@wiu.edu to participate.

To learn more about WIU LEJA programs, visit wiu.edu/leja/.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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