Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Education
Future Plans: Become a middle school teacher for Chicago Public Schools

Grace Negron chose the University of Illinois Springfield because of “the small and friendly campus community.” She is a resident assistant on the west side of campus, marketing director for the Organization of Latin American Students and part of the Capital Scholars Honors Program. “I’ve been able to not only have an intimate education experience, but also create strong and valuable friendships,” she said. “What I like most about UIS is the campus. Being able to see the growth and potential our university has come to achieve has been one of my favorite parts about attending UIS.” Following graduation from UIS, she plans to start her career as a middle school teacher for Chicago Public Schools and spend a lot of time with her family.

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