Friday, October 3, 2025
UIS Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC)
Ditch the dress shoes and heels and lace up your favorite pair of sneakers as we celebrate the achievements of our amazing UIS women’s philanthropy and hear exciting updates from UIS Athletics and Campus Recreation.
Event open to invited guests only.
This luncheon is an opportunity to celebrate student achievements and ambition, while also celebrating the generosity of donors who make scholarships possible. This event puts donors and scholarship recipients at the same table, sharing hopes, dreams and ambitions.
Event is invitation only.
Current Location/Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Current Location: Beeville, TX
Hometown: Elgin, IL
Current Location: Springfield, IL
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
I have an overall 10/10 experience at UIS. If UIS had an LLM/JD program I think that I'll still be enrolled there today. I loved the curriculum and the unique approach to studying and learning. I kick myself for not being involved in any clubs or activities. However, there's still time because I would love a second Masters!
Hometown: Springfield, IL
I was a full-time online student at UIS. It was a great experience. The teachers and staff made it a good experience being online full-time in addition to working full-time.
I was a writer for the UIS Observer during my last semester at UIS.
I received the Star Student Volunteer award my senior year at UIS.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
5:30 PM-9:30 PM
UIS Student Union Ballroom - 2251 Richard Wright Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
Current Location: Joliet, IL
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
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.
Current Location: Martinton, IL
Hometown: Stockton, IL
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.
Hometown: Houston, TX
My experience at UIS fostered an environment where I could stay deeply focused on both professional and personal growth. The close-knit campus community, intimate class sizes, and supportive faculty created a space where I could truly invest in myself and my future. During my time there, I came to understand that determination, discipline, and service to others are essential, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding.