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2017 Laureate Convocation Video

2 days ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

Did you know that it was President Lincoln who issued the Proclamation that made Thanksgiving an official annual holiday? He made the announcement on October 3, 1863 - right in the midst of the Civil War.

The holiday has taken place on the fourth Thursday of November each year since, except for 1939 and 1940 when FDR tried to boost the economy by adding another week of shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois added 5 new photos.

3 days ago

Due to COVID-19, we were unable to hold our annual ceremony honoring the Class of 2020 Student Laureates in-person this year. We have sent the packets to the Colleges and Universities and asked them to document the presentations for us.

For those Student Laureates who don't see your picture here, please send it to us so that we may add it to the album. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

4 days ago

A huge congratulations goes out to Illinois State University President Larry Dietz on the announcement of his upcoming retirement. President Dietz is the longest serving of all current Illinois public university presidents. ... See MoreSee Less

'More Grateful' ISU President Dietz Retiring In June 2021

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Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Friday he plans to retire in June after more than seven years of leading the institution.