Better Because of Illinois
  • #3 preferred institution for recruiters Wall Street Journal
  • #6 highest income potential from a Midwestern institution; the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was the only public school on the list Payscale.com
  • Top ten public undergraduate business college US News & World Report

Elise Beis, Class of 2010

  • Currently is a Teach for America St. Louis Corps Member
  • Double majored in Marketing and Management, participated in Student Alumni Ambassadors, Business Council, and Students Towards Alzheimer's Research and Service
  • Traveled to Brazil for the freshman trip
  • Worked with Starcom Mediavest in Chicago until 2012

“I will never forget Dean Hedeman's kindness and warmth. He always makes himself available and truly cares about his students.”



Calen Campanella, Class of 2010

  • Currently in law school at St. Louis University
  • Dual Degree in Finance and Accountancy, participated in Business Council, Business 101 TA, Finance Academy, Business Honors Buddy Program
  • Traveled to Brazil for the freshman trip

"[The Business Honors Program] was the launching pad for my future in so many ways. It provided me the ambition, the motivation, and the confidence to really put into action the old saying: 'You can do whatever you set your mind to.'"