University of Illinois | 150 Years & Beyond

Ken Schweizer

Morris Professor of Materials Science & Engineering

Polymer Physics Prize recipient

James Blachly

Grammy-nominated conductor

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Experiential Orchestra

Michelle Johnson

Associate professor of anthropology

Bucknell University

John Matras

Automotive writer, photographer

Owner, John Matras Media LLC

Howard Aizenstein

2019 LAS Alumni Achievement Award

Physician, scientist, Pitt professor

Bob Rauber

Director, School of Earth, Society and Environment

Professor of atmospheric sciences

Michelle Hodges

VP and chief HR officer

Curves Jenny Craig

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Larry Fahnestock

UI professor

Civil and environmental engineering

Wynne Korr

Dean emerita

School of Social Work

Mark Salzer

Professor of social and behavioral sciences

Temple University

Karen Thole

Engineering professor, department head

Penn State

Cam Wesson

Professor of sociology and anthropology

Lehigh University

Christine Chakoian

VP for seminary advancement

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Gene Beier

Professor of physics

University of Pennsylvania

Elizabeth DeVore

Production manager

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Ryan Neiswender

Basketball Paralympian

Plays professionally in Germany

Heidi Opdyke

Senior writer/editor

Carnegie Mellon University

Deirdre O’Sullivan

Associate professor

Penn State

Harl Tolbert

Assistant VP for research

Penn State

Gary Hack

Professor, dean emeritus

Penn (1996-present)

Royel Johnson

Assistant professor

Penn State

Laurie Weingart

Interim provost

Carnegie Mellon U

Vince Giannini

Senior VP/GM

Philly’s WPHL/WDCW

Saul Morse

Springfield attorney

Brown, Hay & Stephens

Rahul Panat

Engineering professor

Carnegie Mellon