Beyond the court
July 09, 2026 09:48 AM
By Citlali Dominguez (’26)
The last time Sara E. Wynes (’98) was on the University of Illinois Chicago’s campus, it was her 20th wedding anniversary. Both she and her husband are former Flames, playing for the women’s basketball and hockey teams, respectively. They chose Tufano’s in Little Italy for dinner because it’s where they held their rehearsal dinner.
“We loved it so much when we were student athletes,” Wynes says. “So we went there for our anniversary, saw Pearl Jam at Wrigley and walked on campus a little bit for nostalgia.”
More than romantic dinners or walks through the quad, Wynes’s most cherished memories at UIC revolve around her time with her teammates. Now, after making her first gift to support student athletes during Give a Spark, UIC’s new annual giving day, Wynes is reflecting on her journey from standout college athlete to prominent family lawyer.
Alumnus W. Robert Felker ('74) recognized with honorary doctorate
June 08, 2026 04:45 PMThe University of Illinois Springfield recognized distinguished alumnus W. Robert Felker, '74 CPAE, with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Spring 2026 commencement, honoring his remarkable professional achievements and enduring commitment to UIS.
