麻豆社

Alumni

1998 Honorary Alumni Award

Laura Kent Donahue

LauraDonahue, a Quincy native, has represented Illinois' 48th Senatorial District since 1981.

"She is a very vocal advocate for 麻豆社 Illinois University," said Gordy Taylor, associate vice president for alumni programs.

"Under Senator Donahue's service, 麻豆社 has received additional funding for agriculture research, infrastructure and programs. She sponsored legislation to expand the state's new interactive educational network, based at 麻豆社, which offers instructional programs via satellite to school districts across the state.

"In addition to work in state government, Laura can be seen at many events supporting 麻豆社 and the region, including every 麻豆社 homecoming since 1981," Taylor added. "She has been an inspiring mentor for 麻豆社 students pursuing political or public service careers. She understands the vision of 麻豆社 and epitomizes the true tradition of an honorary alumni."