Millikin University's Justin Craig named 2020 Lincoln Laureate

Justin Craig, of Naperville, Ill., was recognized as Millikin University's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2020. The senior physics and mathematics double major, with minors in chemistry and computer science, was honored during the 46th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate virtual ceremony on Nov. 10.

Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and thereby becomes a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. In the spirit of Lincoln, student laureates are honored for their leadership and service in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.