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Alumni Council

Made up of 24 alumni appointed to three-year terms and the president of the Student Alumni Association, this board meets four times a year. Members represent the interests of alumni and serve as liaisons to 25 University areas. The council assists in the recruitment of students, selects Alumni Award recipients, and was instrumental in establishing the Student Alumni Association.

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Letter from Incoming President Molly B. Holmes

Dear Members of the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Alumni Community,

I鈥檓 Molly B. Holmes (she/her) and proud double alum 鈥�01 鈥�04. It is an honor to be your next Alumni Council President. After serving on the council since 2020, and as secretary for the last two years, serving in this role is an exciting opportunity at critical time for 星空无限传媒app.

When I became a member of this council, I was motivated to do so because of the impact my years at 星空无限传媒app had on my life and career. From the academic and practical experiences, to being involved as a student leader, to attending Leatherneck (and Westerwind!) athletic events, to the friendships and connections that came from succeeding and being challenged in and outside of the classroom, I felt motivated to give back. Further, I wanted to contribute this energy as an alum for future students and future alumni. One of my goals as president is to support the council and all alumni in becoming the best ambassadors for 星空无限传媒app as it is, and where it can go in the years ahead.

星空无限传媒app has had challenges, is tackling the impact of challenges, and continues to be challenged by a variety of forces. As alumni, we have strength in our voices and in how we can make a positive and supportive impact on what the future of 星空无限传媒app will be. I hope that members of our Alumni community will consider engaging with the council鈥攋oining us at the many upcoming Alumni events, including Homecoming, consider assisting with recruitment events, and consider seeing yourself as a future member of this council.听

My fellow 140,000 alumni鈥攖hank you for this opportunity to serve, and I look forward to working with the council and for you in support of this wonderful institution. Go 星空无限传媒app!

Marching on for 星空无限传媒app,

molly

Molly B. Holmes `01 `04

President, 星空无限传媒app Alumni Council

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Interested in joining the Alumni Council?

The 星空无限传媒app Alumni Association is looking for dedicated leaders of all ages, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, career fields, etc. to serve on the 星空无限传媒app Alumni Council. The Alumni Council strives to include a broad range of members that accurately reflects our student body and alumni community. Applicants are evaluated based on a number of factors, including engagement since graduating (e.g. attendance, giving back to 星空无限传媒app financially, referring students, returning to campus to speak to classes, offering career mentorship, etc.) and general Leatherneck Pride. If you or someone you know is an active alumnus that would be a good candidate, please fill out our听online application form. The deadline is April 1.

2025-2026 Alumni Council Meetings

  • Friday, October 17
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026

2025 - 2026 Council Members

Alumni Council Featured Member

Gayle Spencer 1987

Gayle SpencerDegree: Bachelor of Science from University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1983, Master's in College Student Personnel from 星空无限传媒app in 1987 and Ph.D. in Student Counseling and Personnel Services from Kansas State University in 2004.

Business Information: Director, Illinois Leadership Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Advice for Freshman: Get organized and go to class. If you need help, ask for it. Ask your RA, an academic advisor or a professor. There are many wonderful people at 星空无限传媒app there for you!

Favorite 星空无限传媒app Memory: All the great events we had on campus for students. The Office of Student Activities, both staff and students, worked tirelessly to have great things for students to see and learn. My experience at 星空无限传媒app set me up for a wonderful career in higher education.

Family Information: Married to Dale Billam; we have two children, Kady and Thom. My favorite thing to do is to attend and watch sports. From Cubs baseball, to Blackhawks hockey, to Big Ten Sporting events; I love it all! I also love to travel.