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At the start of Elise Griffin ’24’s college career, she knew that she loved studying history but she never would have anticipated the path that her time at Illinois College would take her or the opportunities available that shaped her future.
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.
As a kinesiology major, Madison Webb ’24’s passion for physical therapy was ignited through her personal experiences with sports injuries.
Caitlyn Ford ’24, a nursing graduate from Saint Louis, is preparing to embark on her professional journey.
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.
Trenton Terry ’24 combined his interests in biology and desire to teach into a job as he returned to his hometown of Kewanee, Illinois. However, he had to do more than study education and biology to feel empowered to change the world as a high school biology teacher.
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.
Gabrielle Moore ’24 is set to begin her nursing career after a successful undergraduate career at Illinois College.
Edris Roman ’24 found her passions while she was at IC.
Her passion for understanding the brain has shaped Monica Poudel ’24’s journey from Nepal to Illinois College.
“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.”
Mackenzie Strong ’24 felt supported at Illinois College, both in the swimming pool and on campus.



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