Since at least 1884, Mexican students have been attending the University of Illinois. Some early Mexican Illini have included actors, chemical engineers, civil engineers, dancers, instructors, mining engineers, musicians, newspaper editors, professors, transfer students, and writers too. Read on to learn more about early Mexican Illini!
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The Student Life and Culture Archives periodically publishes blog posts highlighting the experiences of University of Illinois students from around the world.
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