Matthew J. Wilson of Morris graduated with a master’s degree in professional accountancy at Illinois State University’s 153rd commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2012.

While at Illinois State University, Wilson was initiated into Beta Alpha Psi, the Honors Organization for Financial Information Professionals. In addition, he was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Academic Achievement on the Business Major Field Test for the Illinois State College of Business, ranking him in the top 10 percent in the nation for 2012.