As a transfer student, Cambry Bennett says she had a smooth transition to the University of Illinois Springfield. Now she’s helping prospective students learn about UIS as a Student Ambassador. As a Student Ambassador, Bennett gives campus tours to high school students and their parents who are interested in attending UIS. On campus, Bennett is a member of the Commuter Student Association and sings in the UIS Music Choir Ensemble.
Madison Reuss has a passion for volunteering. The University of Illinois Springfield student recently went on a week-long Alternative Spring Break trip to Texas where she and 20 other students helped clean up the damage left by Hurricane Harvey.
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, IL Major: Liberal Studies Future Plans: Become a family doctor As a resident assistant (RA) at the University of Illinois Springfield, Benita Ekwonwa has learned many lessons about leadership. Every day she successfully juggles a full academic schedule and her duties as an RA. She is often on call 24 hours a… Benita Ekwonwa ‘18 Read More »
Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Liberal Studies Future Plans: Work in law enforcement Daniel Owusu-Bempah says his road to a college education hasn’t always been an easy one, but the University of Illinois Springfield liberal studies major is now only a few months away from graduation. At age 24, Owusu-Bempah considers himself to be a non-traditional… Daniel Owusu-Bempah ‘17 Read More »