Who says you need a college degree to be one of America’s top CEOs? Well, the law of averages does. Just ask Jeremy Stoppelman, ’99 ENG, who originally attended the University of Illinois become a video game developer and later became vice president of engineering at PayPal before co-founding Yelp.
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Join the University of Illinois Alumni Association and pre-order your limited-edition Altgeld Hall Snow Globe, complete with the beloved “Hail to the Orange” chimes and a timeless design that captures the spirit of the Quad in winter.
This is more than a collectible—it’s a connection. To your past. To your pride. To your place in the Illini family.
Shipping to Domestic US Addresses ONLY. No PO Boxes.