Rather than letting the trauma define her, Emily chose to share her story publicly through the student newspaper, The Vidette , to raise awareness about safety and recovery. She graduated from ISU on schedule in the spring of 2016 with a degree in social work.
ISU student emerges strong after assault on Constitution Trail emily houska car accident
The tragic death of Emily Houska in August 2017 sent shockwaves through the Illinois State University (ISU) and DePaul University communities. A promising social work student known for her resilience and dedication to helping others, Houska’s life was cut short following a fatal car accident. Rather than letting the trauma define her, Emily
: Shortly after her death, a GoFundMe campaign was organized to support the causes she was most passionate about, ensuring her mission of "making the world a better place" continued. A promising social work student known for her
: One of the organizations Emily held dear; her family requested donations be sent here in lieu of flowers.
Emily is remembered as an inspiration to her parents, Dan and Michelle, and her sisters, Katie and Sara, as well as the countless friends and colleagues who were touched by her kindness and strength.