Join us in celebrating the 2026 Promising Educators Scholarship recipients! We are proud to recognize three outstanding students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to pursuing a career in education. Each has shown the passion, leadership, and heart it takes to inspire and uplift the next generation. Their commitment to serving future generations inspires [...]
Transformative Grants: Rachel Sassine Urbana High School By: Marley Schultz Sophomore year can be a tricky one, as students begin the search for opportunities after high school graduation, and picking the right classes is nothing less than important. That’s why Urbana High School English teacher Rachel Sassine, who teaches three different [...]
The Distinguished Alumni Awards This award recognizes graduates whose achievements, strength of character, and citizenship serve as role models to inspire and challenge today’s youth. Herbert Burnett Urbana High School Class of 1982 Herbert Burnett, a 1982 graduate of Urbana High School, attended Parkland College, [...]
