UIC Honors Student Arseny Acosta Nuñez Named Lincoln Laureate for Social Justice Advocacy
Arseny Acosta Nuñez, an honors student at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), has been named UIC’s 2026 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate. This prestigious award recognizes one senior from each university in Illinois who demonstrates a commitment to leadership and positive social change, embodying the spirit of President Abraham Lincoln. Acosta Nuñez was honored in a ceremony held in Springfield on October 24. Her advocacy efforts began at a young age, including speaking before a United Nations committee in Geneva, Switzerland, at just 16 years old, where she represented student advocacy in Chicago. This early experience motivated her to continue her involvement in community work and to be a voice for others.
