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.

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.

Hometown: Houston, TX

What was your overall UIS experience like?

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.

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.

What was your overall UIS experience like?

Being able to work full-time while enrolled in the online MPH program was such a benefit. It provided great flexibility while still being able to communicate regularly with my professors.

Do you have any fond memories of your time at UIS you'd like to share?

Some major life events happened during my MPH program. I got married to a lovely lady, our twin boys were born, and we bought our first house. I look back and smile but can’t help thinking how I stayed sane!

Current Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hometown: Taylorville, Illinois

Current Position: Morning Edition Host/Reporter at Public Radio Tulsa - University of Tulsa

Current Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Hometown: Lawrenceville, IL

Current Position: Executive Director at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute

What was your overall UIS experience like?

My time at UIS was a life changing experience for me. My two degrees from UIS gave me a foundation of knowledge in economic theory and policy, political science, and the legislative process.

Current Location: Wheaton, IL

Hometown: West Lafayette, IN

Current Position: Self-employed, Author and role-playing game developer