Lewis Collens, ’66, Awarded the Order of Lincoln
Central Illinoisans among prestigious state honor recipients
The Order of Lincoln is Illinois’ highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service. Of the seven Lincoln Laureates awarded this year, most have ties to Central Illinois.
More than 350 distinguished Illinois residents have joined the Order of Lincoln since it was established in 1964.
“I couldn’t be prouder to announce this year’s Order of Lincoln recipients — Illinois’ highest honor for those undertaking irreplaceable work that uplifts their communities,” Governor JB Pritzker said. “This year’s impressive honorees include a former Illinois Supreme Court Justice, a Baseball Hall of Famer, Policy and Business Leaders, and one of the nation’s finest musicians. These talented individuals embody the spirit of our state, and I am honored to recognize them for their service and dedication to Illinois.”
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Lewis Collens
Educator and lifelong Illinois resident Lewis Collens helped revitalize the Illinois Institute of Technology and its Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Collens is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago Law School. He went on to co-found BARBRI, a company that aims to help future lawyers pass the bar, especially those who lack financial resources.
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