Alumni
1998 Honorary Alumni Award
Laura Kent Donahue
Donahue, a Quincy native, has represented Illinois' 48th Senatorial District since 1981.
"She is a very vocal advocate for Ï㽶ÊÓƵ," said Gordy Taylor, associate vice president for alumni programs.
"Under Senator Donahue's service, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has received additional funding for agriculture research, infrastructure and programs. She sponsored legislation to expand the state's new interactive educational network, based at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, which offers instructional programs via satellite to school districts across the state.
"In addition to work in state government, Laura can be seen at many events supporting Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and the region, including every Ï㽶ÊÓƵ homecoming since 1981," Taylor added. "She has been an inspiring mentor for Ï㽶ÊÓƵ students pursuing political or public service careers. She understands the vision of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and epitomizes the true tradition of an honorary alumni."
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