Chicagoland to Augustana: Stories of Transformation
West and Southwest Edition
At Augustana, transformation isn’t just a word — it’s what happens when curiosity meets opportunity.
Meet current students and recent graduates from West and Southwest Chicagoland who’ve turned their Augustana experience into something more than they imagined. Whether through hands-on learning, close mentoring, or discovering new passions, their stories show the real value of an Augustana education — one that prepares students to thrive, lead, and make a difference wherever they go.
Meet current students and recent graduates from West and Southwest Chicagoland who’ve turned their Augustana experience into something more than they imagined. Whether through hands-on learning, close mentoring, or discovering new passions, their stories show the real value of an Augustana education — one that prepares students to thrive, lead, and make a difference wherever they go.
Get to know your admissions counselor!

Jill McNeil, Assistant Director of Admissions
Hometown: New Lenox, Ill.
Current town: Bartlett, Ill.
College attended: Augustana College
Major(s): Psychology and Communication Studies
- Phone: 630-470-5988
- Email: jillmcneil@augustana.edu
