Join us on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (CT) for a A Closer Look at Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment at Illinois by Sara MacKenzie.
Join Sara MacKenzie, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as she reflects on her first two years at Illinois. In this presentation, Sara shares key insights from her leadership experience, highlights admissions and enrollment trends, and discusses how the university continues to navigate a rapidly evolving higher education landscape while remaining committed to academic excellence and student success.
Sara MacKenzie has worked in various admissions roles for the past 20+ years at three large public Universities. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Sara is involved with various non-profit organizations in the field and enjoys working to enhance admissions and enrollment for students and families pursuing higher education.