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loved political science and history and decided I wantedto be a professor. And there was never any doubt where Iwanted to teach – Washburn.”HER CAREER PATHSeveral professors made an impression on Moddelmog.Among those was Bob Beatty, professor, political science,who encouraged her to pursue a career in higher education.“I had Linsey in my classes, and it was a pleasurebecause she was always so enthusiastic and hardworking,”Beatty said. “The same is true of her as aprofessor. She brought great energy into our department,and she has already had a great impact on the students.”Moddelmog said she chose to teach political sciencebecause it merged two of her favorite subjects: politicsand history.“The great thing about political science is you get totalk about the history and about current event issues,”she said. “I really enjoy talking about what’s going onnow and what led to it.”Former student Joe Pilgrim, ba ’13, said Moddelmogcontributed to his success as an undergraduate andSchool of Law student.“Dr. Moddelmog is a great professor because sheis passionate about politics and government and herpassion shows in the classroom: it is infectious, and shemakes you want to learn about those things,” he said.“Her personal interest in the academic and personalgrowth of her students was an incredible thing toexperience. I will never forget Dr. Moddelmog and whatshe has done for me.”IMPACT IN CLASSROOMAfter receiving a bachelor of arts in history in 2002,Moddelmog attended the University of Kansas, whereshe graduated with a master of arts and doctor ofphilosophy in political science.Washburn had an opening for a lecturer of politicalscience shortly after she received her master’s degree,and she began to teach in the department in 2011 whilecompleting her doctoral degree. She eventually becamethe department’s first female professor.“(The hiring of) Dr. Moddelmog is the bestserendipitous event that has happened to thisdepartment in the 21st century,” said Mark Peterson,professor and chairman, political science. “Her rapportwith students is outstanding.”Moddelmog said she hopes to have the same impacton her students that the professors she now works withhad on her while she attended Washburn.“I love the students. The students here are hardworkingand care,” she said. “They’re like family tome. The wonderful thing about being a professor atWashburn is that you see these students all the time. Youwork with them; you get to see them grow and learn.Washburn is a very special place.”Linsey Moddelmog says about Washburn: “I lovethe students. The wonderful thing about being aprofessor at Washburn is that you see these studentsall the time. You work with them; you get to see themlearn and grow. Washburn is a very special place.”ABOUT LINSEY MODDELMOGHometown: Moundridge, Kansas. Moddelmog was a starin several sports, helping her high school team to three statebasketball and one state volleyball championship.Education: Bachelor of arts from Washburn, master of artsand doctor of philosophy from the University of Kansas.At Washburn: She majored in history and political scienceand was a point guard for the women’s basketball team,which went 23-7 and earned a bid to the NCAA Division IItournament during her senior season in 2001-02.Family: Husband, Nick, and sons Oliver, 5, and Harrison, 3.Campus News 38