The College of Education’s annual Distinguished Alumni & Young Alumni Achievement Awards honors both seasoned alumni and young graduates who are leading the way in the education field.
This year’s event will be held March 8 from 6–8 p.m. in the Quad Room of the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, featuring a reception, dinner, and awards program. Dean James D. Anderson and faculty and alumni will be on hand to honor the awardees.
“This event is always the highlight of our year in the College of Education,” said Lisa Denson-Rives, assistant dean for advancement. “These alums are at the top of the educational field. Having them return to campus and share their experience with our students is an honor and pleasure every year.”
The 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients are:
- Patricia Clark, Ph.D. '93 Curriculum & Instruction
- Jennifer Lewis Dillavou, ’B.A. '82 Curriculum & Instruction
- Margaret Kobia, Ph.D. '03 Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
- Ann Larson, Ph.D. '98 Curriculum & Instruction
- Elegwa Mukula, Ph.D. '04 Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
- Travis Wilson, B.A. '97 Secondary Education, M.S. '08 Educational Psychology, Ph.D. '11
The 2019 Young Alumni Achievement Award Recipients are:
- Joel R. Malin, Ph.D. '15 Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
- Rebecca Woodard, Ph.D. '13 Curriculum & Instruction
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to graduates who have attained outstanding success, both nationally or internationally, in their chosen profession or life’s work, and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on, or bring honor to, the College and their alma mater.
The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes young alumni 40 years of age and younger who have made outstanding professional contributions to their field since graduating from the College.
Visit the website for full information on all the 2019 awardees.
