After finding success in his home nation, Fikayo has decided to expand his horizons through his experience at UIS!

Brooke Newell is now the Program Coordinator and Curriculum Coordinator at Coordinated science Lab at the University of Illinois. As the Curriculum Coordinator for the Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC) in the College of Engineering, she is responsible for coordinating curriculum for TEC’s undergraduate and graduate courses. She advises students on TEC courses; works with instructors, assisting student registration, coursework, and course evaluation.

Christopher Vemagiri Marbaniang, a graduate student at the University of Illinois Springfield, hopes to combine his two passions, public health and theatre, to educate people about important health issues.“I plan to use my skills as an actor and education in public health from UIS to promote health through theatre and TV shows, such as documentaries or film after I graduate from UIS. I believe the best way to communicate health is through entertainment,” he said.

David Hecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for November 2022. He is the production manager for UIS Performing Arts Services.