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2012 Laureate Interviews

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois is with Allison McMinn.

3 days ago

Today's Student Laureate Spotlight is Allison McMinn from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Allison points out in her student statement that many of Lincoln's notions still hold true today more than a century and a half later.

Read Allison's full statement below:

"Lincoln expressed the need for people to realize that their actions today would not only influence their current lives but impact the future as well. The quote, "The past is the cause of the present, and the present will be the cause of the future. All these are links in the endless chain stretching from the finite to the infinite" illustrates his vision for the future. I believe that investing in the advancement of scientific research is absolutely crucial for our future. Lincoln believed that this world was created on the premise of equality for all. In today's society, this includes expanding opportunities to minority groups, including women in S.T.E.M fields. As I continue my studies and career, I hope to follow in Lincoln's footsteps by creating a world that inspires equality for all, in every situation. Though his words are over 150 years old, Lincoln's legacy of doing the right thing instead of the easy thing inspires all who are committed to civic service and the greater good for all." ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

1 week ago

If you've driven through downtown Springfield lately, you may have noticed this banner hanging from the skywalk of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.

It reads: "Let us confidently hope that all will yet be well."

We thought they were encouraging words to share during this very trying time. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois is with Nancy Lesnicki.

1 week ago

Today's Student Laureate Spotlight is Nancy Lesnicki from Saint Xavier University.

In Nancy's student statement, she speaks about the importance of advocating for the disadvantaged and bettering society. Read her full statement below:

"The legacy of Lincoln calls for peoples’ continuous pursuit of contributing to the betterment of society. This aspiration is what drives my efforts to diminish the stigma against individuals with developmental disabilities, to provide an inclusive university community that is conducive to connection-making and education-attainment for members of all groups, and to educate about signs of domestic violence and its commonality.

In order to progress towards improvement in the life quality of our fellow society members, we must dedicate ourselves to individual and collaborative efforts to change their circumstances and to change society’s perception of those disadvantaged relative to the whole. Whether this involvement centers around one’s campus, one’s local community, or expands further, one must continually advocate for initiatives that positively impact our society. To follow the guidance of Lincoln’s leadership legacy means to create the impetus for and foster positive societal change." ... See MoreSee Less