Message from Dean Smith
Dear Graduates: On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of the College of Public Affairs and Administration let me extend a heartfelt congratulations as you celebrate your graduation! Through hard work and dedication you have earned your degree in your selected discipline. But don’t stop there! Your degree will help you take that next step whether it’s continuing your education, career advancement or your next adventure in life! We are proud of you and wish you and your loved ones who helped you on this path our best wishes for a future of success and health and happiness. Thanks again for studying here at UIS!! Best regards, Dean Smith
~ Dean Smith
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2020
Rebekah Grosbolli
Online Coordinator
Legal Studies and Political Sciencet
We are so proud of your accomplishments, and know that many more await you in the future! Congratulations and best wishes!!
Sibel Oktay
Assistant Professor
Political Science
Although we are not on campus to celebrate together this great milestone, I am cheering for you all--wherever you may be! Congratulations!
Dr. Jason Pierceson
Professor
Philosophy
Congrats!
Dr. Megan Styles
Assistant Professor
Environmental Studies
Congratulations ENS Class of 2020! It has been a pleasure to work with you, and I am looking forward to following your future adventures. This is a strange time to be graduating, but no situation is permanent, and I am confident that you have the skills, knowledge, and passion needed to succeed in our field. Keep in touch!
Dr. Brandon Derman
Associate Professor
Environmental Studies
Congratulations ENS graduates! We have so enjoyed having you as part of our online community and we are proud to send you best wishes as you go forth with your graduate degree from UIS!
Dr. Yetunde Agbesola
Adjunct Instructor
Public Administration
Congratulations on your achievement today and all the best in all your pursuits!
Mrs. Abby Mifflin
Online Program Coordinator and GIS Instructor
Environmental Studies and Public Health
Congratulations to all of the 2020 graduates! Your perseverance and hard work will pay off long after you receive your diploma. We are so proud of you and happy to be a part of this momentous occasion in your lives.
Beverly Bunch
Assistant Professor
Public Administratiom
Congratulations to our MPA graduates. Our state and communities need your skills, passion, and leadership now more than ever.
Amanda Hughett
Associate Professor
Legal Studies
Congratulations, graduates! It's been a pleasure to work with you. I can't wait to see what you do next!
Dr. Junfeng Wang
Associate Professor
Public Administration
Congratulations! School, work, and family responsibilities, that's a lot to take on. You did it! I am so proud of you and wish you the best! Take care and be safe
Deborah Anthony
Associate Professor
Mathematical Sciences
It has been a true pleasure working with you during your time in LES. Congratulations on this accomplishment!
Dr. Tyrone Dooley
Associate Professor
Public Administratiom
Wanted to take a moment to congratulate you. An outstanding achievement