Mo 08:00-17:00; Tu 08:00-17:00; We 08:00-17:00; Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-17:00

what is your business address?

300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, US

What do you know about my business?

Eureka College was founded by abolitionists from Kentucky who were members of a religious movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and were committed to providing young people a broad, liberal education. These pioneers believed in an education infused with values as a basis for leadership. Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Eureka College was designated by the National Park Service as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places in June 2010.

What is Unique about your business?

We're recognized as a top college in Illinois for vocations like teacher education, nursing, communications, and criminal justice, and we're adding new courses for emerging careers like early childhood and sports management. A Eureka College education prepares you for more than just your first job: it equips you to become a leader in your field and community.

Eureka College is Proud to Announce the Spring 2025 Graduates of Eureka College

May 12, 2025

Eureka College is Proud to Announce the Spring 2025 Graduates of Eureka College

EUREKA – Eureka College is proud to announce the Spring 2025 graduates of Eureka College

The Eureka College commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, included 87 students. The graduates along with family and friends heard an inspiring speech from The Honorable Jane L. Campbell, the first woman elected Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio and now serving as the President/CEO of the United States Capitol Historical Society.

Mr. Vincent Vega, a 2019 Eureka College graduate and attorney for the Illinois Secretary of State, provided a welcome from the College alumni association and Ms. Katie Jo Jackson, President of the Class of 2025 shared final thoughts and encouragement to the class.

The graduates are from 57 Illinois communities, five states (AK, CA, GA, IN, MT), and one country (Switzerland).

Seven local communities had multiple graduates. Eureka and Peoria had the most with seven, followed by Washington (5), East Peoria (4), Gridley (2), Lacon (2), AND Metamora (2).

Ten graduates will complete their academic career in August and some of those walked in Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Eureka College provides photos of the commencement ceremony for all graduates and families at https://eurekacollege.smugmug.com/2025-Spring-Commencement.

Last Name	First Name	City	State
Cook	Mckenzie	Homer	AK
Najera	Maxine	Riverside	CA
Wesoloski	David	McDonough	GA
Harvey	Michael	Pembroke	GA
Carbajal	Isabella	Alsip	IL
Hall	Hunter	Auburn	IL
Wessel	Bria	Bellevue	IL
Flores	Katerinne	Bloomington	IL
Arends	Paytyn	Bourbonnais	IL
Evans	Destiny	Canton	IL
Berry	Svannah	Carol Stream	IL
Berta	Nathan	Channahon	IL
Gustafson	Phoenix	Clinton	IL
Frietsch	Casey	East Peoria	IL
Hidden	David	East Peoria	IL
Martin	Hailey	East Peoria	IL
Palmer	Michaela	East Peoria	IL
Shannon	Daizjah	East St. Louis	IL
Jackson	Katie Jo	El Paso	IL
Burkiett	Hannah	Elmwood	IL
Andrews	Hailey	Eureka	IL
Bressner	Sofia	Eureka	IL
Carlson	Colton	Eureka	IL
Crabtree	Maddison	Eureka	IL
Geuvens	Sheldon	Eureka	IL
White	Jack	Eureka	IL
Wiles	Maddison	Eureka	IL
Sweich	Austin	Fairbury	IL
Gearlds	Jordan	Farmer City	IL
Rieger	Brady	Forrest	IL
Bonati	Sophia	Germantown Hills	IL
Curless	Daniel	Germantown Hills	IL
Cornell	Janessa	Gridley	IL
Woods	Koen	Gridley	IL
Roat	Ellie	Havana	IL
Gammon	Tay	Henderson	IL
Staley	Ethan	Hennepin	IL
Smith	Chloe	Henry	IL
DeJesus	Samuel	Hopedale	IL
Gillis	Sydney	Jerseyville	IL
Poignant	Bailey	Lacon	IL
Reuter	Riley	Lacon	IL
Jozwiak	Jake	Lake Villa	IL
Grove	Odessa	Lewistown	IL
Gannon	Alyvia	Lincoln	IL
Bandzoumouna	Raymond	Lisle	IL
Castaneda	Nayara	Magnolia	IL
Haffner	Katie	Mapleton	IL
Owens	Gaige	Marion	IL
Daniel	Jacob	Maryville	IL
Tolentino	Isabella	Mendota	IL
Fisher	Rachel	Metamora	IL
Tanksley	Briaunna	Metamora	IL
Wheeler	Kloey	Normal	IL
Wilson	Ariel	Oblong	IL
Driskell	Audrey	Pekin	IL
Biggs	Peyton	Peoria	IL
Brown	Kylee	Peoria	IL
Brown	Rolando	Peoria	IL
Bryant	Alyssa	Peoria	IL
Dunne	Michael	Peoria	IL
Salazar	Arlleth	Peoria	IL
Vargas	Christian	Peoria	IL
Platz	Tyler	Piper City	IL
Hultz	Brin	Quincy	IL
Goble	Jeffrey	Robinson	IL
Johnson	Jalen	Rock Falls	IL
Garcia	Angel	Rockford	IL
King	Demetrius	Romeoville	IL
Ness	Josie	Sandwich	IL
Tripp	Katelynn	Somonauk	IL
Dawson	Rachel	Stanford	IL
King	Brandt	Stillman Valley	IL
Douglas	Delaney	Sugar Grove	IL
Schulte	Andrew	Summerfield	IL
Sampson	Ian	Tiskilwa	IL
Perkins	Wyatt	Trivoli	IL
Marlow	Kelsey	Washburn	IL
Baker	Emily	Washington	IL
Blackowicz	Ethan	Washington	IL
Hobbs	Noelle	Washington	IL
Lenington	Madison	Washington	IL
Virgil	Emily	Washington	IL
Cluver	Baylor	Watseka	IL
Skaggs	Hayden	Jeffersonville	IN
Morris	Klaire	Billings	MT
Jamieson	Craig	Switzerland

About Eureka College

Located on nearly 70 wooded acres in Eureka, Illinois, and chartered in 1855, Eureka College cultivates excellence in learning, service and leadership while providing students uniquely personalized educational opportunities.

Eureka College holds the unique distinction of being the first college in Illinois and only the third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. The College, originally founded by abolitionist members of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is the smallest of only 24 colleges and universities to ever award a bachelor’s degree to a future President of the United States.

Back