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 Do you have great stories to tell from your time at Lewis University? Who was that one professor pushing you to do your best? How did Lewis University help shape your future?
We'd love for you to share your story with us, and you might be featured on the website or in print! If you would also like to submit a photo with your story, you can email it to alumni@lewisu.edu.
Also, read more news about alumni here!
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Alumni Profile: Tess McKenzie
Tess McKenzie successfully began a day care business after graduating from Lewis University, and believes in giving back to her alma mater. more» |
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John Caponera '79 (Communications/Theater) is an actor and comedian who has starred on his own network TV show and has a very successful career as a stand-up comic. A native of Chicago's south side, John is best known for his impersonation of legendary Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray. more» |
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This summer hundreds of medals will be awarded at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Did you know Lewis has their own gold-medal winner? John Lucenta ’68 (Business Administration) was a pitcher for the Lewis baseball team from 1964-1968, an NAIA All-American in 1966 and was part of the 1968 United States baseball team that participated in the Mexico City Olympics. more» |
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Gordon Nelson '50 (Aviation) is a proud alumnus of the Lewis University aviation program and was a pilot for Eastern Air Lines for 33 years. Gordon's love of aviation and Lewis University recently inspired him to establish the "Captain Gordon Nelson Aviation Scholarship." more» |
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John Castelli (TV/Radio) ’06 is currently a senior editor for original programming for the Big Ten Network in Chicago, Illinois. John’s work can be seen on the Big Ten Network’s "The Journey," a behind-the-scenes look at the Big Ten’s men’s basketball programs and the rigors of a typical season for the student athletes. more»
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Lewis alumnus, Mark Knutson ’01 of Digital One Internet Services in Orland Park, has been developing new and exciting technology that can have you streaming online in less than five minutes. Mark is the Vice President of Internet Technology for ClickStreamTV and has been developing and streamlining this process for the past ten years. more»
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George F. Mahoney III (Political Science, ’71) was recently elected as the President of the Illinois Bar Foundation. George is the founding member of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC, a firm focusing on zoning and land development, government and municipal law, litigation and appellate practice. more»
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Next time you see one of the more than 30,000 Redbox DVD rental kiosks, know that Lewis alumnus, Adam Salerno `00 (Graduate Business) is working hard at Redbox Corporate Headquarters in Oak Brook, ensuring that the rental experience is a positive one for customers. more»
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Brandon Dagans (`09) recently finished up his first professional basketball season in Portugal as the leading scorer for the Portugal League where he made both the Portuguese First Team All League and All-Star Team. Dagans is currently a free agent and exploring options for his 2011 European season. more»
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Brian Bishop (‘02, ’04) was recently named the President of the Lewis University National Alumni Association. Bishop currently serves as a consultant for Bishop, Levin & Wronski, Inc., a legal search firm that specializes in recruiting intellectual property attorneys.
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A leader in the Chicago broadcasting industry, Deborah Brown credits her family for instilling the importance of loyalty to family, community, faith and country. This quality is evident in her community service and the thrust of her career. more»
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On December 20, 2009 as I walked on stage to receive my college diploma, a feeling of accomplishment and triumph rushed through my body. There was no possible way to hide the smile that covered my face. more»
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Walter Bush, '05, received the Environmental Hero of the Year Award from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for his commitment to environmentalism in the State of Illinois and for creating sustainable solutions to issues surrounding our environment. more»
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Jake Mullins `09 (Aviation Maintenance) embarked on an adventure of a lifetime by canoeing the entire length of the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca, MN to the Gulf of Mexico: 2,320 miles. Through much-appreciated donations they hope to raise a significant amount of money for breast cancer research. more»
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The Billings Family YMCA’s Board of Directors announced that it has hired Tina Postel as its new CEO. Postel earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership and nonprofit management from Lewis University in 2007. more»
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Michael Blake ’83, ‘85 is a double Lewis alumni who has advanced far in his career and lives in paradise, (as in Paradise Valley, Arizona), but in many ways has remained close to the lessons he learned while an accounting and MBA student at Lewis many years ago. more»
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Heather Warthen ('03) was recently named Editor of the Year for non-daily publications by the Illinois Press Association. Warthen currently serves as managing editor for 22nd Century Media, a media publishing group based in Orland Park. more»
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Deborah (Kucer) Brueckheimer, `77 argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on December 7, 2009 on behalf of her client. Deborah works for Marion Moorman, Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit in Bartow, Florida, as Moorman’s Appellate Division Director. more»
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Young Alumni Profile: Scott Luman
Scott Luman (Aviation) ’09 from Lumanair Aviation Services was recently featured on ABC Chicago for his coordination and help in sending doctors, nurses, and others into Haiti for a 10-day medical mission. more»
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Cherilyn Murer (Criminal Social Justice) ’75 was recently featured in Today’s Chicago Woman, where she was described as “straightforward, sharp, vibrant and vocal” in the field of healthcare management. more»
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Takiyah Olatunbosun received the Lewis University Young Alumni Achivement Award in 2009 for her work in teaching, service and ministry. more»
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Lewis alumnus Scott Colabuono, ’70 (Accounting) has established an extraordinary reputation as a company turnaround specialist since his undergraduate days as an accounting major. more»
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Former tactical lieutenant in the 10th Chicago Police District has been promoted to the new Commander. Berscott Ruiz completed his Masters in Criminal Social Justice in 2002. more»
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Lydia Kellogg currently works in Washington D.C. as Senior Manager, Public Safety and Security for Airports Council International- North America. more»
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Lynette Perez was selected as Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center’s 2009 Nurse of the Year who has been an employee of PSJMC since 2005. Congratulations Lynette! more»
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