University of Illinois | 150 Years & Beyond

James Adams

CEO/founder

Strong Leader

Mark Adams

Best-selling author

‘Turn Right at Machu Picchu’

Lyanne Alfaro

Supervising producer, social media content director

Nasdaq

Nicole Allen

UI professor of psychology

2011 Dazzling Woman Faculty Award

Barry Bearak

Pulitzer-winning reporter

The New York Times

Perry Beaumont

Lecturer, Columbia U

Head of data and actuarial science, Distinguished Programs

Joe Halwax

Sr. VP, managing director

PNC of Chicago

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Kent Becker

Senior VP

Moody’s Investors Service

Andrew Bender

Director of operations

Chez Veterans Center

Jennifer Bernhard

Associate dean for research

Grainger College of Engineering

Patrick Berry

Associate professor

Syracuse University

Larry Beyah

Stand-up comedian

Gotham Comedy Club

Samarth Bhaskar

Senior editor

The New York Times

Lori Bitter

President

The Business of Aging

James Blachly

Grammy-nominated conductor

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Experiential Orchestra

Michelle Boulé

Choreographer, dancer, teacher

Life coach

Matt Brickman

Meteorologist

WNBC-TV

Deborah Briggs

FAA Distinguished Legacy Award

VP, Betsy Hotel of South Beach

Beth Bugdaycay

Former Rebecca Taylor CEO

Co-founded Foundrae jewelry line

Luke Bujarski

Founder, CEO

LUFT Global Research

Allison Bulow

Senior art director

We Are Unlimited

Alex Burge

Agent

Excel Sports Management

Jon Burr

Renowned bassist

Founded arrangerforhire.com

Cathy Bushman

Senior director

Tiffany & Co.

Sue Byrne

Writer/editor

Consumer Reports (2003-16)