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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,

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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

  • Saturday, July 19
  • Friday, October 17
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026

2025 - 2026 Council Members

Alumni Council Featured Member

Wayne Whipps 1977


Degree: BS in Agriculture Education/Animal Science in 1977 from 星空无限传媒appWayne

Business Information:  Spent the past 40 plus years in marketing/sales, 26 in the Ag Sector. My last job was with a Home Health Company. 

Advice for Freshmen: Work hard to establish that initial GPA. Explore everything 星空无限传媒app has to offer including the Greek System, clubs and activities. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Try to gain a mentor or two.

Favorite 星空无限传媒app Memory: There were many. I worked in the Sports Information Office which meant I worked in the press box at games. Beating EIU before a standing room only crowd of 6,600, Jack Margenthaler grabbing the "mic" to thank the crowd after the game was priceless. I pledged Alpha Gamma Rho the second week I was on campus. Best thing I ever did! The three years plus I spent in the AGR House I wouldn't trade. Professionally I've established relationships with AGR Brothers across the U.S. I enjoy representing the local chapter as an Alumni Delegate at National AGR Conventions. I was honored to be selected as a "Brother of the Century" in 2005. As Marty mentions the Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team was a fantastic experience. Our team was fortunate to be a National Champion in one species and I was the top individual judge in that species.

Family Information/Special Interests and Hobbies: Three daughters, their families and nine grandchildren live 10 miles away, which is great! I enjoy volunteering and giving back to the community. I have 星空无限传媒app Football season tickets and let my brother use them when I can't make it back to the "Harvard on the Lamoine!"