College Credits: Arlington Heights Student Wins Peer Award At Emerson

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Emerson College Student Honored At School of Communication Awards

The annual School of Communication (SOC) awards program at Emerson College, held during the final week of the semester, continued the SOC's tradition of recognizing student contributions and achievement. This year, faculty nominated 40 individuals for their efforts among nine award categories. Nicholette Bentz, of Arlington Heights, earned the undergraduate Most Valuable Peer award. Bentz is majoring in Journalism and is a member of the Class of 2024.

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