Bradley Senior Marissa Tiana Perez Honored as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
Bradley University is proud to announce that Marissa Tiana Perez, a senior known for her exemplary dedication to academic and extracurricular excellence, has been named a Student Laureate by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Perez, a Kinesiology and Health Science major from LaGrange Highlands, Ill., is among a select group of seniors chosen from four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities across the state to receive this prestigious honor, which celebrates the highest levels of civic engagement, scholarship, and leadership.
The Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program, now in its 50th year, recognizes outstanding senior students who have demonstrated remarkable achievements in both their curricular and extracurricular pursuits.
As a Student Laureate, Perez has received the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award certificate, signed by Academy Chancellor the Honorable Ron Spears, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, President of The Lincoln Academy. She was also awarded a Lincoln medallion, a commemorative challenge coin, and a $1,000 grant from The Lincoln Academy.
"Marissa represents the very best of Bradley University's values—academic excellence, community involvement, and a commitment to making a difference," said Bradley University Interim Provost, Dr. Dan Moon. "We are thrilled to celebrate her selection as a Lincoln Academy Student Laureate and proud of the impact she continues to make on campus and beyond."
"Marissa has truly enriched our campus community,” added Tom Coy, Bradley’s Executive Director of Student Involvement. “Her recognition as a Student Laureate highlights the positive impact she makes here daily. We are so proud of her and excited to see her continue to inspire others."
Perez is one of fifty students to be honored as Class of 2024 Student Laureates. For the full list of honorees or more information, please visit LincolnAcademyIllinois.org.
