The UIS 50^th Anniversary brings together all of our history in this month’s State Journal-Register column. Founding faculty member Dr. Larry Golden and alumna Karen Hasara share insights about what Sangamon State University meant to them 50 years ago. Chancellor emerita Dr. Naomi Lynn shares observations on the progression of the University. Alumni Board vice-chair Carly Hawkins shares how the young UIS offered opportunity to “blaze new trails.”