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Alumni Hall of Fame
To celebrate 50 years of changing lives through education, Prairie State College has established an alumni Hall of Fame, recognizing alumni who exemplify the Prairie State College motto, Start near. Go far.
Kathryn Humecki
- Graduated from Prairie State with an A.A., summa cum laude
- Earned a B.S. in accounting from Saint Xavier University
- Certified Public Accountant
- Owner, Kathryn Humecki & Associates, Ltd.
"All of the teachers were great. They had a great regard for the working student and went out of their way to make sure that you understand the material. When I graduated, I threw a big party in my backyard to celebrate my associate’s degree."
Roxane Geraci- Militello
- Graduated from Prairie State with an A.A.
- Earned a B.A. in media communications and an M.A. in communications studies from Governors State University
- Director of Communications for the Will County Executive’s Office
"Because it was accessible and affordable, Prairie State College not only provided me the opportunity for greater knowledge and growth, but also offered the flexibility for me to be there for my children."
Nick Markionni
- Graduated from Prairie State with an A.S.
- Earned a B.S. in history from Northern Illinois University and an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame
- Compliance Manager for Anthonisen Financial Corp.
"Prairie State College professors always seemed to have the time to talk outside of class, not just teaching content. They wove real life lessons into their classes, showing us our possibilities and helping us find our paths."
State Sen. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete
- Graduated from PSC with an A.A.
- Earned a B.A. and an M.A. from Governors State University
- Senate Majority Leader, the first woman ever in the history of Illinois to hold this position and the only woman in a Senate leadership position
- Running for Congress
"PSC offered me the flexibility I needed to complete my associate degree and start my educational journey that helped me succeed in my political career."
Brace Clement
- Graduated from PSC with an A.A
- Earned a B.S. in Political Science from University of Illinois at Springfield
- U.S. Marine Corps Reservist, 2nd Battalion, one year in Iraq
- Administrator, Technology Development Fund for Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias
"My years at PSC were great. I received a high quality education and gained valuable leadership experience."
Here’s what other alumni said about their PSC experience . . .
Drew Williams
- Graduated from PSC with an A.A. in criminal justice
- Earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Governors State University
- Currently pursing M.A. at Loyola University
“The feedback I received from the courses I have taken at PSC have propelled me forward to complete my studies at the master’s degree level.”
Marlene Gallagher
- Graduated from PSC with an A.A.S. in photography
- Received a B.A. in photography from Governors State University
- Professional Artist
“I was a much older student when I started at PSC. I found age didn’t matter, and I made many lasting friendships.”
Arlene Dewey
- Graduated from PSC with an A.A.
- Earned a B.A. and M.A. from Governors State University in education
“PSC had a schedule I could work around. I loved it here because I was part of a learning community working towards my goal of becoming a high school teacher.”