Join us on Thursday, April 22 at 7pm CST as we celebrate the University’s 50th year and honor our distinguished award recipients.

Robert Moore | Alumni Achievement Award

Over a career spanning nearly 50 years, Robert Moore has become a distinguished and nationally recognized leader in law enforcement, community policing initiatives and the history of African Americans in law enforcement. With the Illinois State Police, he played a pivotal role in diversifying the state police force make-up to include significantly more minorities and females.

Dr. Naomi B. Lynn | Distinguished Service Award

Chancellor Emerita Dr. Naomi B. Lynn’s leadership as a university administrator, trailblazer, community leader and volunteer has significantly impacted the welfare and advancement of the institutional mission. As president of Sangamon State University, she became the first Hispanic president or chancellor of a public state university in Illinois and the first female president of SSU.