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The alumni of Chicago State University are some 30,000 strong, and tell a fantastic story weaving over 150 years of history on Chicago’s south side. We want to hear from you and so do your fellow alumni. Share your story in the form below and we’ll include as many as we can on a rotating schedule right here.

Alumni Spotlight Form

Alumni Quotes

Winona I. Wilson ‘14, BS
“I was able to finish my degree program and graduated homeless. At our graduation, Pastor Meeks came in the back room and went down the line and shook every student's hand and congratulated all of us. He didn’t know that I had no one there to support me and cheer me on…he may never know how much I truly appreciated him when I shook his hand, I was holding back tears of gratitude.”

Source: CSU Oral History Project “In My Words”

Jourdan Alexxis Facen ‘17
“I was heavily involved in student life. Serving in these different roles allowed me to develop my leadership skills. I was encouraged by the staff and faculty to pursue a master’s degree, which I did. I am grateful for the support I have received and am excited to continue my educational goals.”

Source: CSU Oral History Project “In My Words”

Maj. Gen. William J. Walker (Ret) ‘90, MS, Criminal Justice
“I’m proud to be an alumnus of Chicago State University. The professors were passionate about their craft in criminal justice and were practitioners, not just subject matter experts. I’m grateful for the foundation I received at Chicago State.”

Source: CSU Oral History Project “In My Words”

Peggy A. Montes ‘60, BA, Early Childhood Education
“I was a first-generation college student, so I had no one to share what college life would be like. My time at CSU was memorable. I learned a lot and it enabled me to go on to be an administrator, leader, and achieve my goals.”

Source: CSU Oral History Project “In My Words”

Lourdes Navarro ‘09, BS Political Science
“My experience at Chicago State University was a great one. I took classes in the evenings with other adults who were also working full-time jobs. The professors were very accommodating and flexible with our schedules. I learned a lot from the professors and gained valuable experience.”

Source: CSU Oral History Project “In My Words”

 

Alumni in the News

 

In Memoriam

In memory of the many talented alumni that have walked the halls of Chicago Teachers College and Chicago State University, we give our deepest condolences to the families, and hope to honor their legacy here. If you know of an alumnus or alumna that has recently passed away and you would like to honor them here, please email a link to the obituary to the Chicago State Alumni Association at alumni@csu.edu.

Clevan A. Tucker, Jr ‘70 (1947 - 2024) 

Elizabeth Toyomi Okayama (1939 - 2024) 

Roy L. Standfield (1949 - 2024) 

Cassandra Johnson-LaBauex ‘87 (1964 - 2024) 

Jane Annette Schulze Pluta (1927 - 2024)