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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department of History

Alumni Spotlight

  • Tim Johnson (1946-2022) was the U.S. Congressman, Illinois 15th District from 2001 to 2013. 
  • Jim Brennan is an associate professor of history at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • Scott Rice is the general counsel for the University of Illinois System.
  • Clarence Lang is the Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State. The below comments were obtained shortly after the completion of his PhD.
  • Lisa Nikodem is the director of organizing at Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action.
  • Megan MacDonald is the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships at Equitech Futures.
  • Matthew Filter is the economic development manager for the Durham County government.
  • Ben Jacobson works at the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Kelsie Torrenti Paul is the manager of interpretation & engagement at The Frick Pittsburgh Museum and Gardens.
  • Abraham Souza is the Assistant U.S. Attorney at Department of Justice.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department of History

309 Gregory Hall, MC-466

810 S Wright St

Urbana, IL 61801

(217) 333-1155

Email: history@illinois.edu

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