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Kaylee Anderson ’25 came to Illinois College determined to pursue nursing, but she leaves with a vision even greater: to become a labor and delivery nurse, return for her master’s, earn a doctorate, and one day open her own clinic and teach the next generation.
Kalli Avera ’25 always knew she wanted to work in mental health, but it wasn’t until Illinois College launched a concentration in alcohol and drug counseling that her path became crystal clear. Now, she’s headed into the field with 560 hours of clinical internship under her belt and plans to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
Kate Burr ’25 found her place at Illinois College through two passions: science and teaching. A double major in biology and education, Kate now heads to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to earn her master’s in biology, with dreams of teaching at the collegiate level.
From day one in Illinois College’s nursing program, Hannah Harpster ’25 was ready to dive into the world of healthcare. Now, she’s heading to Decatur Memorial Hospital to begin her career as a circulating nurse in the operating room, specializing in orthopedics.
Matea Aleksandrovska ’25 came to Illinois College for a degree in biochemistry, but what she gained was so much more: a global perspective, a passion for people, and a future in medicine.
Brennen Smith ’25 didn’t always envision himself in college, but at Illinois College, he found a direction and a future in service.
Matt Thompson ’25 came to Illinois College to play basketball and earn a degree. What he found was a deeper calling: a passion for coaching and teaching that he now carries into his new role as a high school physical education teacher and head boys’ basketball coach in the Crocker School District.
Paige Walker ’25 came to Illinois College from Birmingham, Alabama, ready to blaze her own trail. With a double major in business administration and agribusiness, she merged two worlds, corporate leadership and agriculture, to shape a career that’s uniquely her own.
Brianna Arriaga ’25 came to Illinois College from Austin, Texas, ready to grow. Originally recruited for the golf team, she found her calling in criminal justice and a deep commitment to leadership and service.
Josh Harris ’25 arrived at Illinois College from Maywood, Illinois, recruited to play basketball. It was the relationships, classroom experiences and leadership opportunities, however, that shaped his broader vision for the future.
Betsy Bates ’25 came to Illinois College as a quiet student unsure how to get involved. Four years later, she leaves with a double major in psychology and sociology and a clear calling in project management and event planning.
Illinois College is making history with its first graduates from the new four-year mechanical engineering program, and Hannah Lueke ’25 is among the trailblazers.

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