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Marvin Romo ’25, a senior biology major with a concentration in physiology, was named Illinois College’s 2024 Lincoln Laureate. Romo was honored for his academic excellence, leadership, and campus involvement.

Ligaya Garibay ‘25, a senior psychology major and sociology minor at Illinois College, has found immense value in internships as a way to shape her future career path.

While Walker Brown ’25 was initially drawn to Illinois College because his brother Marshall Brown ’22 attended, he ended up choosing IC because of the opportunities he would have as an agribusiness major.

A junior at Illinois College, Ashley Cedeno ’26 is double-majoring in physics and biology with concentrations in engineering and ecology. Cedeno embodies a liberal arts education, having participated in two internships that expand the understanding of her majors and how they intersect in the real world.

Alex Johnson ’25, a senior studying business and sports management, highlights the importance of internships in shaping her career.

Chuks Nwaokolo ’24, a kinesiology major, made significant strides during his time at Illinois College, where he honed his passion for physical therapy. His decision to attend Illinois College was fueled by the opportunity to play football and access excellent facilities.

Edris Roman ’24 found her passions while she was at IC.

Lacey Folger ’24’s journey into nursing began in high school but solidified during her freshman year at Illinois College, where a career exploration course helped her realize her passion for the field.

Caitlyn Ford ’24, a nursing graduate from Saint Louis, is preparing to embark on her professional journey.

Her passion for understanding the brain has shaped Monica Poudel ’24’s journey from Nepal to Illinois College.

Clayton Crawford ’24, a business administration and accounting major from Springfield, Illinois, has made the most of his time at Illinois College. Despite starting his college journey during the challenges of COVID-19, Crawford embraced the situation, strengthening bonds with his football team and faculty.

“When I was initially comparing different colleges and universities in the United States, I noticed IC was a small community,” Kevin Lopez Jimenez ’24 of Mexico explains. “Because of that, I knew that I was going to be able to develop meaningful relationships with my professors and classmates.”