Hometown: Carpentersville, Illinois
Major: Political Science
Future Plans: Attend law school
Quynh (Selina) Tran ‘21
Home Country: Vietnam
Major: Business Administration
Future Plans: Earn a master’s and doctorate degree in business
The University of Illinois Springfield Model Illinois Government delegation was named the Outstanding Large Delegation at the 2020 Model Illinois Government simulation at the Illinois
Navie is an avid resource for those in his community. He spends his time outside of class volunteering and serving as president of the Black Male Collegiate Society at UIS. Every other Friday, Navie spends an hour mentoring his “little brother” at Springfield’s Matheny-Withrow Elementary School through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.
Hometown: Iuka, Illinois
Majors: Political Science and Legal Studies
Future Plans: Apply to law school
Hometown: Petersburg, Illinois
Major: Environmental Studies
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in environmental science
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Majors: Public Administration and Business Administration
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in public administration and work for a nonprofit organization.
As a high school student, Rosie Dawoud visited the University of Illinois Springfield and was inspired by the student ambassador who gave her a tour of campus.
Now, Dawoud is helping future UIS students discover what the university has to offer as a student ambassador for UIS Admissions. She helps check in prospective students and parents during campus preview days, speaks to them about her experiences and gives tours.
Assistant to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Majors: Political Science and Public Policy
Future Plans: Pursue a career in politics