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Meet Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of Managment Information Systems and Computer Science | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published April 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
Carmen Allen
Photo courtesy of Dr. Carmen Allen
Dr. Carmen Allen is a professor at both UIS and LLCC.

Dr. Carmen Allen is a professor of Management Informations Systems at UIS and Computer Science at LLCC. She spoke to Community Voices about advancements in technology, how to keep students engaged in the classroom and composing an album.

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Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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