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University of Illinois | 150 Years & Beyond

People

6 Time 100 Most Influential

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Nancy Brinker

Founder, former CEO

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Jeanne Gang

World-renowned architect

Designed Chicago’s Aqua Tower

Katharine Hayhoe

Climate scientist

One of Time’s 'Most influential'

Freeman Hrabowski

President, UMBC

One of Time’s ‘Most Influential'

Ang Lee

Movie maker

3 Oscar wins with 3 movies

Suze Orman

Financial guru

CNBC show host, 2002-15