Current Location: Joliet, IL
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
What was your overall UIS experience like?
I attended UIS to earn my MPA. I was a part time student who was working on political campaigns like Governor Bruce Rauner's successful election in 2014. While at UIS I volunteered as a coach for the undergraduate mock trial team. I was also a paid English tutor working at the CLT.
Degree: MA, Communication 2012
Title: Director of the Educator Effectiveness Department at the Illinois State Board of Education
How has the Comm Program helped prepare you for your job? Being able to confidently speak in front of a group of people and being able to successfully communicate my ideas in writing helped me succeed.
Future goals: I am currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Education Policy and Organizational Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Newsletter for Alums
Spring 2025
Current Location: Martinton, IL
Hometown: Stockton, IL
What was your overall UIS experience like?
The knowledge and skills I gained at UIS were instrumental in advancing my career. Thanks to the hands-on experience I had during my studies, I was able to advance my leadership roles with confidence and a solid foundation.
Current Location: Gainesville, FL
Hometown: Mt. Auburn, IL
What was your overall UIS experience like?
I graduated with a BA in Accounting. UIS's flexible schedule and focusing on working students, which was not common at that time, was extremely important to me. I learned Accounting while at UIS, which led me to a 40 year career in all kinds of financial positions. I was a member of the Accounting Club.
Hometown & Current Location: Taylorville, IL
What was your overall UIS experience like?
My experience at UIS was incredible. The faculty were knowledgeable, helpful and had high standards for learning. I was teaching 4th grade during the time I was enrolled so I did not have a lot of time to participate in activities.
Current Location: Springfield, IL
Hometown: Chicago, IL
What was your overall UIS experience like?
I cherished the campus and the chance to forge meaningful connections with fellow students. Being part of the social work club at UIS enriched my experience immensely as well.
Our Star Alumni
Ms. Sneha Shenoy, originally from Bengaluru, India, is one of our star alumni.
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the inaugural class of the Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program. This program, established by the Young Alumni Committee, honors outstanding graduates under the age of 40 or those who have graduated within the previous five years. The honorees are selected for their emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen career or life's work.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Newsletter for Alums
Fall 2024