Professor of Equity and Policy Pamela (Iyabo) Twyman Hoff has been named the James J. Stukel Presidential Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield. The endowed professorship will provide Hoff with significant financial support to conduct research and other academic-related activities.

Hometown: Lombard, IllinoisMajor: Exercise Science MajorFuture Plans: Pursue a graduate degree in occupational therapy

Hometown: VietnamMajor: BiologyFuture Plans: Attend Medical School or be part of a clinical research project

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