Hometown: Chicago, IL

Major: Social Work

Future Plans: Become social worker in the immigration field

Hometown: Carpentersville, Illinois

Major: Political Science

Future Plans: Attend law school

Quynh (Selina) Tran ‘21

Home Country: Vietnam

Major: Business Administration

Future Plans: Earn a master’s and doctorate degree in business

The University of Illinois Springfield Model Illinois Government delegation was named the Outstanding Large Delegation at the 2020 Model Illinois Government simulation at the Illinois

Navie is an avid resource for those in his community. He spends his time outside of class volunteering and serving as president of the Black Male Collegiate Society at UIS. Every other Friday, Navie spends an hour mentoring his “little brother” at Springfield’s Matheny-Withrow Elementary School through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.

Hometown: Iuka, Illinois

Majors: Political Science and Legal Studies

Future Plans: Apply to law school

Hometown: Petersburg, Illinois

Major: Environmental Studies

Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in environmental science

Hometown: Springfield, IL

Majors: Public Administration and Business Administration

Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in public administration and work for a nonprofit organization.

As a high school student, Rosie Dawoud visited the University of Illinois Springfield and was inspired by the student ambassador who gave her a tour of campus.

Now, Dawoud is helping future UIS students discover what the university has to offer as a student ambassador for UIS Admissions. She helps check in prospective students and parents during campus preview days, speaks to them about her experiences and gives tours.

Assistant to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs