Lake Forest College Student of Round Lake Wins Award

Luz Rodriguez, class of 2018, of Round Lake was awarded the McPherson Prize for Excellence in Scholarship-French and the Charles F. Behling Award at Lake Forest College. Established in 1899, the McPherson Prizes are the College's oldest awards. A double major in French and sociology and anthropology, Rodriguez earned a spot on the Dean's List three years in a row. She will pursue a masters of education in adult and higher education at Northern Illinois University while working as a student advocate for GEAR UP in Chicago, a program focused on increasing academic performance and support for undergraduate students from Chicago Public Schools. The Charles F. Behing award is awarded to an individual student or student organization that exhibits outstanding commitment to the promotion of cultural diversity. Lake Forest College is a national liberal arts institution located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. The College has more than 1,500 students representing 44 states and 72 countries. For more information, visit www.lakeforest.edu.