Alumni | Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

More than 10,000 Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts living alumni call Illinois State University their alma mater.

Hall of Fame

Wonsook Kim

An internationally acclaimed artist with works featured in New York, Normal, Chicago, Los Angeles, Korea, Tokyo, Germany, Bulgaria, Brazil, Mexico, and Madrid. She was named the Artist of the Year by the United Nations in 1995.
Cecilia Suarez

Actor who starred on the Lifetime TV series, For the People and can be seen in the Adam Sandler movie, Spanglish.
Deborah Barylski

An Emmy-Awarding winning casting director. Some of her most recent credits are Arrested Development, The Middle, Life with Bonnie, and Just Shoot Me
Gary Cole

A notable lead actor from various TV series such as Family Guy, Archer, and The Good Wife.

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Second Annual Women as Transformational Leaders event February 24 and 25

Illinois State will host the second annual "Women as Transformational Leaders" event on February 24 and 25, with three alumnae who will share their experiences as leaders in their respective fields. The two-day event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Registration will be required for some portions.