Major: Human Services Hometown: Hudson, IL Future Plans: Advocate for seniors Tami Wacker makes sure seniors get the care they need. As an advocate, the graduate Human Services major assists residents in long term care facilities in 16 counties. Wacker was recently awarded the 2013 Ombudsman of the Year award at the Governor’s Conference on… Tami Wacker ’14 Read More »

Major: Human Services Hometown: Quincy, Illinois Future Plans: Manage a hospital or certify daycare programs Maddy Barnes has learned many lessons about life and leadership while attending the University of Illinois Springfield. She chose UIS because of the personal attention provided by faculty and the NCAA Division II athletics program. Living on campus, she joined… Maddy Barnes ’15 Read More »