Hometown: Jacksonville, IL
Major: English
Future Plans: Work in publishing and community work

Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Become a licensed clinical professional counselor

On February 1^st and February 16^th, 2024, Dr. Isabel Skinner, Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and International Affairs, and Dr. Brooke Depenbusch, Assistant Professor in the Legal Studies Department, shared their professional insights with the Citizens Club of Springfield at the two-part event: Springfield’s Immigrant Stories.

Hometown: Decatur, Illinois
Major: Master’s in human development counseling
Future Plans: Become an elementary school counselor.

Hometown: Rantoul, Illinois
Major: Public and non-profit administration
Future Plans: Start a non-profit foundation

Hometown: Shorewood, Illinois
Major: Mathematical Science
Future Plans: Become and actuary

Hometown: South Roxana, Illinois
Major: Computer Science

Illinois was once known for its innovative electoral system, where it was the only state in America to utilize

Hometown: Algonquin, IL
Major: Finance
Future Plans: Pursue a career as a financial manager

Hometown: Pawnee, Illinois
Major: Biology
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in environmental science