Rick Hanna ’81, Global Automotive Leader at PwC, published a column in Huffington Post about the role of trust in industry.

Here is a link to the entire article.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rick-hanna/

Martin McLaughlin ’87, Barrington Hills village president and a small businessman, is garnering support from local leaders in his bid for State Senate in the 26th District.

A link to the entire article can be found here.

Penny Cooper ’87 joined the faculty at the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.

Ed Brady ’85 has been elected as the 2016 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders at the International Builders’ show in Las Vegas. Congratulations!

Lauri Zumwalt ’85 writes and directs original holiday productions for a Watseka drama club.

A link to the entire article can be found here.

#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, groups and individuals around the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

As you consider giving this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current Titans. Your gift supports all the things that make an IWU experience unforgettable and unique! Gifts can be made online at www.iwu.edu/give or by calling 309-556-3091.

Thanks for keeping Illinois Wesleyan in mind this holiday season. Go Titans!

Mary Beam ’87 and Krystina Kelley ’98  were honored among 102 St. Louis-area educators to receive an Emerson Excellence in Teaching award. Now in its 26^th year, the awards pay tribute to area educators – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – for their achievements and dedication to the field of education. Each honoree received a Tiffany & Co. crystal apple, as they are honored for their vital role in shaping students’ lives.The Excellence in Teaching Awards program is sponsored annually by St. Louis-based Emerson, a diversified global manufacturer and technology leader.

LG&E and KU Energy announced that the company’s vice president of Federal Regulation and Policy, Mike Beer ’80, will retire after more than 17 years of exceptional service.

Here is a link to the article.
https://www.twst.com/update/ppl-corporation-lge-and-ku-vice-president-of-federal-regulation-and-policy-mike-beer-to-retire/

Jim Macrae became acting administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in April 2015.