6/23/10
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6/23/10 |
Lincoln, Ill. – Lincoln College is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Hoblit to its Board of Trustees. Her term will end in 2013.
An alumna of Lincoln College, Ms. Hoblit is an interior designer. She is the owner of an interior and commercial design firm in Atlanta, Illinois and maintains affiliations with the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications, the National Association of Professional Organizers, and the Logan County Master Gardener Association.
Ms. Hoblit is the descendent of some of the earliest settlers in Logan County. Her grandfather – John Hoblit, was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and offered him lodging as he rode the Eighth Judicial circuit.
A lifelong resident of rural Illinois, she is passionate about giving back to the community. In addition to volunteering her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Ms. Hoblit also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation.
When announcing her appointment to the board of trustees, President John Hutchinson described her as, “A perfect choice for the position. Susan’s business leadership, philanthropic spirit and advocacy for young people are well known. Coupled with her love of the community, vast knowledge of both Logan County and Lincoln College history, as well as her passion for student success, she is a natural fit for the role of trustee.”
More information on the college can be found at lincolncollege.edu.
Lincoln College was founded in 1865 as Lincoln University, the only institution of higher education named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. It is a selective, two-year, private, liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln College is designed to prepare a student for university study through a structured, supportive approach to learning. Approximately 89% of Lincoln College graduates transfer immediately to a four-year school where they succeed as well as or better than the native student. Student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College is 13:1 and the average class size is 16 students.