Current Location: Gainesville, FL
Hometown: Mt. Auburn, IL
I graduated with a BA in Accounting. UIS's flexible schedule and focusing on working students, which was not common at that time, was extremely important to me. I learned Accounting while at UIS, which led me to a 40 year career in all kinds of financial positions. I was a member of the Accounting Club.
Hometown & Current Location: Taylorville, IL
My experience at UIS was incredible. The faculty were knowledgeable, helpful and had high standards for learning. I was teaching 4th grade during the time I was enrolled so I did not have a lot of time to participate in activities.
Current Location: Springfield, IL
Hometown: Chicago, IL
I cherished the campus and the chance to forge meaningful connections with fellow students. Being part of the social work club at UIS enriched my experience immensely as well.
Ms. Sneha Shenoy, originally from Bengaluru, India, is one of our star alumni.
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the inaugural class of the Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program. This program, established by the Young Alumni Committee, honors outstanding graduates under the age of 40 or those who have graduated within the previous five years. The honorees are selected for their emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen career or life's work.
Fall 2024
Spring 2024
Being able to work full-time while enrolled in the online MPH program was such a benefit. It provided great flexibility while still being able to communicate regularly with my professors.
Some major life events happened during my MPH program. I got married to a lovely lady, our twin boys were born, and we bought our first house. I look back and smile but can’t help thinking how I stayed sane!
Fall 2023
Current Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hometown: Taylorville, Illinois
Current Position: Morning Edition Host/Reporter at Public Radio Tulsa - University of Tulsa