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2014 Laureate Interviews

Thanks to the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and WSIU Public Television.

There was no interview with Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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3 days ago

"Lincoln’s ability to motivate others is a part of his leadership legacy that guides me towards a life of service. When I start my non-profit, I want to motivate people to learn more about financial literacy, not just do it because they think they need to.

I want to motivate underserved communities to recognize that they have value and with the proper resources and support, they have the ability to be successful in the world around them.

Being a leader that motivates others is one of the strongest qualities a leader can have and I want to take this same quality that Lincoln exhibited and use it to make the world around us fairer."

Dominican University's - Maya Banks wrote this beautiful piece. Thank you for being one of our honored Student Laureates Maya! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

1 week ago

"From being homeless to witnessing my mother lose everything in a fire, I often found myself overwhelmed by chaos and uncertainty. It was during these unfortunate times that I would turn to East-West University as my sanctuary."

Our The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureates continue to inspire us to live life without taking it for granted. Take a look at these words from East-West University - Chicago's Stephany C. Starks.

"Making the choice to attend East-West University was, by far, the best decision I’ve made. This utopia serves as a safe haven, which allows me to discover and develop my skills and abilities while simultaneously encouraging me to pursue excellence in every aspect of my life.

From being homeless to witnessing my mother lose everything in a fire, I often found myself overwhelmed by chaos and uncertainty. It was during these unfortunate times that I would turn to East-West University as my sanctuary. From professors to counselors, I could always seek wise advice and guidance from anyone at the university.

As I reflect on my college experience, I become overwhelmed with a variety of emotions. Although I am slightly embarrassed that it took me five years to get to where I am today, this daunting feeling is immediately overshadowed by the excitement and glee that I incur, while pondering upon the endless opportunities available to me by obtaining a degree.

I’ve decided to dedicate my life to teaching. I want to teach, motivate and inspire others, the same way I was taught, inspired and motivated to change my life, by the staff at East-West University.

Receiving this award from the Lincoln Leadership Academy is an honor and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. Not only has this moment has encouraged me even more, to pursue a career as a teacher, it will also serve as a constant reminder that through hard work and dedication, anything is possible. I can finally say that I am optimistic about embarking on the journey that lies ahead of me." ... See MoreSee Less