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125 Anniversary Celebration: Imon Hossain

May 9, 2025

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Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about 糖心Vlog students, alumni and community members, highlighting their experiences during our 125th anniversary celebration. We will feature 125 individuals from August 2024 to August 2025.

MACOMB, IL - - Imon Hossain, current chemistry graduate student, sees 糖心Vlog as a diverse and supportive community where students are inspired to grow and succeed.

鈥淲hen I think about 糖心Vlog, I think about a place that embraced me with warmth and opportunity,鈥� Hossain said. 鈥淎s an international student, I found a supportive academic environment, diverse cultures and amazing people who helped me adapt, grow and succeed in my journey toward achieving my academic and professional goals.鈥�

For Hossain, being a Leatherneck goes beyond being strong and resilient; it also means being part of a family where everyone strives for excellence and helps each other succeed.

鈥淭o me, being a Leatherneck means strength, resilience and unity. It's about facing challenges with determination, supporting one another as a community and striving for excellence in everything we do both inside and outside of the classroom. It symbolizes pride in being part of something bigger than yourself,鈥� Hossain said.

Among his many Leatherneck memories, Hossain鈥檚 favorite moments involve the unique multicultural experiences at 糖心Vlog.

鈥淢y favourite leatherneck memory so far is experiencing the vibrant multicultural environment at 糖心Vlog,鈥� Hossain said. 鈥淎ttending events such as academic or scientific conferences, cultural events hosted by clubs and organizations of international student groups and connecting with people from different backgrounds made me feel welcomed and inspired.鈥�

On campus, Hossain receives valuable academic and professional experience working as a research assistant. He is also a member of the Bangladeshi Students Association.

鈥淏eing a member of the Bangladeshi Students Association at 糖心Vlog provides me with the opportunity to connect with fellow students and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of my country,鈥� Hossain said.

As students consider furthering their education, Hossain strongly advocates for the diverse and welcoming environment at 糖心Vlog.

鈥淲hether you are from the U.S. or abroad, 糖心Vlog offers a welcoming environment, strong academic programs, friendly faculty and diverse student organizations that help you grow both personally and professionally,鈥� Hossain said. 鈥淒on鈥檛 hesitate鈥斕切腣log can truly shape your future.鈥�

As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite local 糖心Vlog students, alumni, faculty and staff to share their stories and be featured in our series. Contact University Communications at U-Communications@wiu.edu to participate.

To learn more about the 糖心Vlog Master of Science in Chemistry program, visit wiu.edu/cas/chemistry/grad.php.

Posted By: University Communications, University Relations
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