Rectors

Rectors of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois

The Rectors nominate potential Laureates from their respective fields of endeavor.

Arts & The Performing Arts

Robert A. "Arthur" Falls
RectorRector of The Arts and Performing Arts
TitleArtistic Director
Home City and StateEvanston, IL

Agriculture

Dan Kelley
RectorRector of Agriculture
Home City and StateNormal, IL

Business, Industry & Communication

James O'Connor
RectorRector of Business Industry and Communication
TitleChairman & CEO Unicom Corporation & Commonwealth Edison, retired
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Education

Dr. Samuel Goldman
RectorRector of Education
TitleProfessor Emeritus & Chancellor Emeritus
Home City and StateCarbondale, IL

Government & Law

The Honorable Anne M. Burke
RectorRector of Government and Law
TitleIllinois Supreme Court Justice, 1st Dist.
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Labor

Jorge Ramirez
RectorRector of Labor
TitleManaging Director & Labor Strategies, GCM Grosvenor
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Medicine & Science

Helen L. Morrison, MD, MJ, DFAACEP
RectorRector of Medicine and Science
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Religion

The Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Velo
RectorRector of Religion
TitleSenior Executive for Catholic Collaboration, DePaul University
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Social Services

The Reverend Thomas Behrens
RectorRector of Social Services
TitleFounder, The Night Ministry of Chicago
Home City and StateWilmette, IL

Sports

Ryne Sandberg
RectorRector of Sports
Home City and StateLake Bluff, IL

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

2 days ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

Did you know that it was President Lincoln who issued the Proclamation that made Thanksgiving an official annual holiday? He made the announcement on October 3, 1863 - right in the midst of the Civil War.

The holiday has taken place on the fourth Thursday of November each year since, except for 1939 and 1940 when FDR tried to boost the economy by adding another week of shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas. ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Thanksgiving!

Did you know that it was President Lincoln who issued the Proclamation that made Thanksgiving an official annual holiday? He made the announcement on October 3, 1863 - right in the midst of the Civil War.

The holiday has taken place on the fourth Thursday of November each year since, except for 1939 and 1940 when FDR tried to boost the economy by adding another week of shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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3 days ago

Due to COVID-19, we were unable to hold our annual ceremony honoring the Class of 2020 Student Laureates in-person this year. We have sent the packets to the Colleges and Universities and asked them to document the presentations for us.

For those Student Laureates who don't see your picture here, please send it to us so that we may add it to the album. ... See MoreSee Less

Due to COVID-19, we were unable to hold our annual ceremony honoring the Class of 2020 Student Laureates in-person this year. We have sent the packets to the Colleges and Universities and asked them to document the presentations for us.

For those Student Laureates who dont see your picture here, please send it to us so that we may add it to the album.

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4 days ago

A huge congratulations goes out to Illinois State University President Larry Dietz on the announcement of his upcoming retirement. President Dietz is the longest serving of all current Illinois public university presidents. ... See MoreSee Less

'More Grateful' ISU President Dietz Retiring In June 2021

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Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Friday he plans to retire in June after more than seven years of leading the institution.

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