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IBHE Bulletin Student Laureates

IBHE Bulletin

In each issue of The IBHE Bulletin, we will feature Student Laureates recognized by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

2016

University of
St. Francis
Laura Muñoz LopezLaura Muñoz Lopez
Simpsonville, SC
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Political Science
VanderCook
College of Music
Kendall JonesKendall Jones
Lake Villa, IL
Major: Music Education
Western Illinois
University
Hannah DrakeHannah Drake
Charleston, IL
Major: Forensic Chemistry
Minor: Philosophy
and Mathematics
Wheaton
College
Kyle L. MellingerKyle L. Mellinger
Ladera Ranch, CA
Major: Applied
Health Science

University of Illinois
at Chicago
Taylor CasinoTaylor Casino
Champaign, IL
Major: Marketing
University of Illinois
at Springfield
Hannah CaveHannah Cave
DeKalb, IL
Major: Global Studies
Minor: Teacher Education
University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign
Monica ChenMonica Chen
Buffalo Grove, IL
Graduate Program: Accountancy
Trinity Christian
College
Halie WisseHalie Wisse
Oostburg, WI
Major: Entrepreneurial Management and Communications
Trinity College of Trinity
International University
Richard DavisRichard Davis
Arlington Heights, IL
Major: History
University of
Chicago
Cynthia J. AvilaCynthia J. Avila
Chicago, IL
Majors: History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine
Saint Xavier
University
Anna GoldmanAnna Goldman
Eagan, MN
Major: Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Savannah McCordSavannah McCord
St. Louis, MO
Majors: Business Management
and Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
Joshua PrisolasJoshua Prisolas
Glen Carbon, IL
Major: Geography
Minor: Geographic
Information Systems
Rock Valley Community College
Matilyn BindlMatilyn Bindl
Belvidere, IL
Program: Associate’s Degree
Rockford University
Angela MartinezAngela Martinez
Rockford, IL
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Roosevelt University
Lacy ReynaLacy Reyna
Winterset, IA
Major: Psychology and Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Olivet Nazarene University
Chelsea RisingerChelsea Risinger
Tremont, IL
Major: Nursing
Principia College
Shontee PantShontee Pant
Coppell, TX
Major: History and Political Science
Quincy University
Catherine RichardsCatherine Richards
Quincy, IL
Major: Biology and Chemistry
North Park University
Carmen Velazquez-AlvarezCarmen Velazquez-Alvarez
Hanford, CA
Major: Conflict Transformation Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
Emily FioramontiEmily Fioramonti
Chicago, IL
Major: Biology
Northern Illinois University
Kiranjit GillKiranjit Gill
Palatine, IL
Majors: Political Science
Minor: Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Monmouth College
Drake DeckerDrake Decker
Davenport, IA
Major: Business and Economics
National Louis University
Jeanette KyleJeanette Kyle
Chicago, IL
Major: Criminal Justice
North Central College
Jack RyanJack Ryan
Oswego, IL
Majors: Mathematics and Theater
Minor: Computer Science
MacMurray College
Shannon YoungShannon Young
Carmel, IL
Major: Interpreter Preparation/American Sign Language
Minor: Psychology
McKendree University
Kenny O’Dell, Jr. Kenny O’Dell, Jr.
Carlyle, IL
Major: Chemistry
Minors: Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Psychology, and Sociology
Millikin University
Alexander Koulos Alexander Koulos
Naperville, IL
Major: Accounting
Lewis University
Jessica L. TennantJessica L. Tennant
Romeoville, IL
Major: Computer Graphic Design
Lincoln College
Cody GarretsonCody Garretson
New Holland, IL
Major: Jazz Studies
Loyola University Chicago
Ashley RogersAshley Rogers
Chicago, IL
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
Judson University
Ethan AdamsEthan Adams
Springfield, IL
Major: Marketing/Management/ Communications
Knox College
Sophia CrollSophia Croll
Cambridge, MA
Majors: History and German
Lake Forest College
Benjamin LabaschinBenjamin Labaschin
Northbrook, IL
Majors: Economics and Environmental Studies
Illinois Institute of Technology
Pooja AgarwalPooja Agarwal
Chicago, IL
Major: Biochemistry
Minors: Rehabilitation Services and Premedical Studies
Illinois State University
Maureen ChristensenMaureen Christensen
Normal, IL
Majors: Marketing and Broadcast Journalism
Illinois Wesleyan University
Nicole JovicevicNicole Jovicevic
Des Plaines, IL
Major: Political Science
Governors State University
Jerry Davis ElJerry Davis El
Richton Park, IL
Major: Social Work
Greenville College
Nathan KriebelNathan Kriebel
Brookston, IN
Major: Worship Arts
Illinois College
Kavita Ketan PatelKavita Ketan Patel
Princeton, IL
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Eastern Illinois University
Shirmeen AhmadShirmeen Ahmad
Romeoville, IL
Majors: Journalism and Political Science
Elmhurst College
Angil J. TateAngil J. Tate
Atlanta, GA
Major: Music Business
Eureka College
Michael A. Sain, IIMichael A. Sain, II
Reynoldsburg, OH
Majors: Business Administration and Economics
DePaul University
Nichole MayNichole May
Lemont,, IL
Major: Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies
Dominican University
Cutberto AguayoCutberto Aguayo
Chicago, IL
Majors: Political Science and Economics
Minors: Business Admin/Pre-Law
East-West University
Ghada M. MorrarGhada M. Morrar
Chicago, IL
Major: Behavior Science
Blackburn College
Sarah CollmanSarah Collman
New Douglas, IL
Majors: Mass Communications and Marketing
Bradley University
Kristin KreherKristin Kreher
Smithton, IL
Majors: Communications
Minors: Interactive Media, Marketing, and Business Studies
Columbia College
Lance Taylor CoxLance Taylor Cox
Rockford, IL
Major: Cultural Studies
Augustana College
Aubrey WaddickAubrey Waddick
Rock Island, IL
Major: Political Science
Minors: Chinese and French
Aurora University
Sherry MaschmeyerSherry Maschmeyer
Aurora, IL
Majors: Business Administration and Spanish
Minor: International Business
Benedictine University
Dana CairnsDana Cairns
Lombard, IL
Major: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Minors: Mathematics and Spanish