Hometown: Telangana, India
Major: Master’s in Management Information Systems
Future Plans: Become an Entrepreneur

Hometown: Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Major: Master’s in Computer Science
Future Plans: Pursue a career in software development

Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
Major: Public Administration
Future Plans: Earn a master's degree

Hometown: Park Forest, Illinois
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Earn a master's degree in human development counseling as UIS

Hometown: Davis Junction, Illinois
Major: Political Science & Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend Law School

Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
Major: Master's in Human Development Counseling
Future Plans: Counsel diverse populations

Hometown: Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Major: History and middle-level education
Future Plans: Become a middle school teacher

Avery Beausoleil enjoys the tight-knit community and interactions with professors at the University of Illinois Springfield. Beausoleil is a part of the Capital Scholars Honor Program (CAP) and is a student worker at the Cox Children’s Center. Beausoleil chose UIS for the campus size and CAP honors program. Following graduation, they plan to become a middle school teacher.  

Hometown: Lincoln, Illinois
Major: Political Science
Future Plans: Obtain a master’s degree in global studies 

Matthew Edwards chose the University of Illinois Springfield because of its affordability and proximity to home. Edwards serves as the vice president for Model Illinois Government and The Prairie Clowns. He also serves as the vice chancellor of the Political Understanding and Activist Club and is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity Inc. Following graduation, he plans to obtain a master’s degree in global studies.  

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Criminal Justice
Future Plans: Apply for the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Major: Criminal Justice
Future Plans: Work for the Illinois Innocence Project