Elizabeth Blair, ’93 PAA, MA ’03 LAS was the first female named Police Officer of the Year in the Peoria Police Department. She retired in 2018 after proudly serving for more than 23 years.

The Athletics Hall of Fame was c

Chancellor Susan J.

UIS held a grand opening for Sangamon Experience, a new on-campus exhibition telling the history of the Sangamon Region of central Illinois. A crowd of over 270 guests watched as Chancellor Koch and others cut the ribbon.

Susan J. Koch, UIS chancellor since 2011, announced she will retire effective June 30.

Alimyon Allen, ’14, MPA ’16 PAA, is a staff assistant for the office of United States Senator Richard J. Durbin.

Justin Rose, ’12 LAS, MA ’14 PAA, is the UIS Director of Diversity and Inclusion. He’s currently pursuing a doctoral degree while working full time.

UIS alumnus Gregory Knott has been appointed secretary of the U of I Board of Trustees and of the University.

Chancellor Susan J.