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As a professor in �ڰ�������’s Department of , is passionate about the success of her students. But she knows firsthand that success in a university classroom doesn’t happen without plenty of preparation.

The �ڰ������� gerontology master's program has been designated a Program of Merit by the (AGHE). The association noted �ڰ������� as the only state university in the Chicago area addressing the professional training need relative to an increasing local, national and international aging population.

Sangmin Bae, associate professor of political science, is a three-time recipient of the �ڰ������� Faculty Excellence Award; she’s published two books, titled When the State No Longer Kills (2007) and Human Security, Changing States and Global Responses (2014), as well as numerous articles and book chapters; and she’s appeared on local television and radio programs. But far more important than the accolades she’s received, Bae’s research is raising awareness for human security issues in the United States.

�ڰ������� has selected Psychology major and Mathematical and Statistical Modeling of Complex Systems minor Bianca “Mykee” Vives as its 2023 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.