Pritzker connects tourism, recreation to state’s economic boom

May 03, 2024 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo If there is one thing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker knows about, it’s hospitality. A member of the family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain, Pritzker on Jan. 25 gave the opening remarks for the Sapora Symposium—organized by the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism at the University of Illinois […]

Carmen Rossi’s latest gift gives students a chance to forge bonds

Feb. 07, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Carmen Rossi has pledged $250,000 over a five-year period to the RST Domestic Site Tour Fund Lawyer, entrepreneur and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate Carmen Rossi has long been a believer in the importance of charitable works. Rossi, who earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Illinois—the master’s in […]

A Few Minutes With … Carmen Rossi

Feb. 07, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Lawyer, entrepreneur and University of Illinois graduate Carmen Rossi speaks with Vince Lara in the College of Applied Health Sciences about his gift to Recreation, Sport and Tourism. Editor’s note: To reach Vince Lara-Cinisomo, email vinlara@illinois.edu.  Related news

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