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99.5% of the surveyed uedbet体育官网 Class of 2024 said they were employed, in graduate school, or continuing experiential learning during a gap year within six months of graduation.

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Data was collected from students who graduated from uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Data was collected through a collaboration between the Offices of Institutional Research and Career Development, and compiled by Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career development and vocation, March 2025.

Alex Mayszak '13

2013 grad named top tech educator in Illinois

The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance has named Alex Mayszak  ’13 the Tech Leader Educator of the Year. The state award honors teachers making outstanding contributions to integrating technology in their school district.

Curtis Lawrence

They trusted him with their stories

The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the uedbet体育官网 professors who mentored him, and more.

Jenn Hintzsche

TIME magazine recognizes 2006 grad's invention

TIME magazine has selected Dr. Jenn Hintzsche’s at-home insemination kit as one of the Best Inventions of 2024. Her product, called the PherDal Kit, received FDA clearance in December 2023, and in February became the only sterile at-home insemination kit available in the United States.

Sarah Adam

Adam '13 becomes first woman named to the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team

The U.S. wheelchair rugby team finished with a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games, losing only to Japan during the week's matches. Sarah Adam '13 was a top scorer for the team, netting 14 points.

Christian Elliott

Elliott '20 brings home Webby Awards for NASA

Christian Elliott '20 recently traveled to New York City for the 28th annual Webby Awards to accept honors for "Suiting up for Space," the April 2023 episode he wrote and produced as an intern for the podcast "NASA's Curious Universe."

Danny Ford in Greece

How to start a dream job right after (or before) graduating from uedbet体育官网

Three 2024 grads show what can happen with curiosity, internships, good challenges and support from their uedbet体育官网 success team.

Ben Castro

Castro ’21 positioned to ‘help be the change in the Illinois Quad Cities’

A project led by Ben Castro ’21 to better understand uneven food access and food insecurities within QC MetroLINK’s service area placed fourth in a national competition. The project is tied to Castro's Senior Inquiry for his geography major.

Alyssa Motzel

’16 grad combats newborn mortality in rural Kenya

By developing curriculum to teach neonatal resuscitation protocol to medical practitioners in Mutomo, Kenya, Dr. Alyssa Nelson ’16 Motzel was determined to not only teach her peers, but also help them continue to train others.

Natalie Trujillo
More Than I Imagined ? Natalie Trujillo
“I've surpassed every expectation I have had for myself.”
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“I cannot even begin to describe how amazing the geography professors have been....”
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Emily Westermeyer
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Monica Wierzbicki
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“I will miss the close student-and-faculty relationships and the friendly campus community.”
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Victoria Witkowski
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“The closeness of the Augie community definitely fosters an amazing experience.”
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Janice Wu
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“I will be working as a support engineer at Microsoft.”
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Zineb Zirari
More Than I Imagined ? Zineb Zirari
“I am so grateful for my math professors, especially Dr. Sward and Dr. Clauss, for believing in me.”
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Olivia Zolnik
More Than I Imagined ? Olivia Zolnik
“I used my Augie Choice to study abroad in Norway.”
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Carly Adams
More Than I Imagined ? Carly Adams
“My favorite experience was the two-week medical service-learning trip to Nicaragua.”
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Katie Aquadro
More Than I Imagined ? Katie Aquadro
“I learned so much more than how to be a teacher.”
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Amie Badgett
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“I have made friendships here that will last a lifetime.”
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Sara Baugh
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“I found my home within the geography department my sophomore year and have loved every minute of it.”
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Austin Burant
More Than I Imagined ? Austin Burant
“No matter where you are, if you ask for help, someone will be there to help you.”
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Camilo Duarte
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“What attracted me the most was the kind and close community on campus.”
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Sam Dunklau
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“It still takes my breath away that I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Asian culture!”
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Amanda Ebert
More Than I Imagined ? Amanda Ebert
“Vickie Phipps, one of my graphic design teachers, always had a way with understanding how I learned and was willing to help me outside of class.”
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Amy Even
More Than I Imagined ? Amy Even
“My peak experience was getting a job offer before senior year began.”
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Katrina Friedrich
More Than I Imagined ? Katrina Friedrich
“What made it a peak experience was how well Augie prepared me.”
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Alyssa Froehling
More Than I Imagined ? Alyssa Froehling
“I will miss the creative and supportive groups on campus I’ve been fortunate enough to find.”
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