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125 Anniversary Celebration: Morgan Bjorkman

June 9, 2025

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Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about 麻豆传媒内幕 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 - - Morgan Bjorkman, a recent broadcasting and journalism graduate, feels deeply connected to the 麻豆传媒内幕 community.

鈥淲hen I think about WIU, I think about how it鈥檚 my second home,鈥� Bjorkman said. 鈥淚 love the community here. I love all of the friendships I have made in the 2 years I have been here.鈥�

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鈥淏eing a Leatherneck means you are part of WIU,鈥� Bjorkman said. 鈥淥ur college experience is unique and different from other colleges. And I love that.鈥�

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鈥淢y favorite memories are all the activities like Rocky After Dark and anything that gets students involved,鈥� Bjorkman said. 鈥淚 also love the Rec Center community. The gym community is something special.鈥�

As a student, Bjorkman was involved in the kickboxing club and was an E-board member for the Women Who Lift club.

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鈥淕et involved!鈥� Bjorkman said. 鈥淕o to activities and go to the parties! Best time of my life.鈥�

As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite local 麻豆传媒内幕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 麻豆传媒内幕Broadcasting and Journalism programs, visit wiu.edu/cofac/bcj/.

Posted By: University Communications, University Relations
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