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300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, US

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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.

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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 Winter 2025 Graduates

January 08, 2026

Eureka College is Proud to Announce the Winter 2025 Graduates

EUREKA, IL. – Eureka College is proud to announce their Winter 2025 graduates. The Eureka College commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, included 26 students. The graduates, along with family and friends, heard an inspiring speech on purpose and possibility from Mr. Brian Ray, Regional President of PNC Bank in Central Illinois.

Mr. Ben Wright, a 2023 Eureka College graduate, now a Senior Claims Representative for Country Financial Insurance, provided a warm welcome from the College’s alumni association.

The graduates are from 2 states: Illinois and Washington. 9 students graduated with a double major, 9 with a minor, 3 with a certificate, and 5 with teacher licensure. 1 student was recognized for their completion of the Eureka College Honors Program and 13 students graduated with academic honors.

Last Name	First Name	City	State
Binder	Hope	Bartonville	IL
Burnett	Kareem	Bellwood	IL
Heckman	Frances	Benson	IL
Cagle	Blake	Bloomington	IL
Ilonga	Merdi	Bloomington	IL
Schaffner	Claire	Delavan	IL
Andrews	Hannah	Dunlap	IL
Brummit	Kristen Gayle	East Peoria	IL
Thompson	Mackanzie	East Peoria	IL
Ulrich	Chase	East Peoria	IL
McDonald	Vanita Mashel	El Paso	IL
Laesch	Tanner	Eureka	IL
Putrich	Reece	Farmington	IL
Bradford	Jeri	Homewood	IL
Haffner	Katie	Mapleton	IL
Jones	Elly	Metamora	IL
Daniels	Mackenzie	Monticello	IL
Troxell	Sasha	Morton	IL
Hedge	Ethan	North Pekin	IL
Wuethrich	Claire	Peoria	IL
Waddell	Jessica	Peru	IL
Creasy	Jackson	Quincy	IL
Burgund	Brooke	Washburn	IL
Compton	Jacquelyn	Washington	IL
Osborne	Donovan	Washington	IL
Frazier	Kaeden	Clarkston	WA

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 among the first in the nation—to admit men and women on an equal basis. The College, originally founded by abolitionist members of the 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.

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