This I Believe Illinois
Weekdays at 7:45 a.m., 4:45 p.m., annually
This I Believe Illinois is NPR Illinois' annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors. An expression of where their minds are as they prepare to enter the adult world.
Details for the Fall 2024 program are linked below. Please contact Bea Bonner at bbonn3@uis.edu for any questions.
Fall 2024 Important Dates and Deadlines
Writing Guidelines
Meet the Authors RSVP
Latest Episodes
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This I Believe Illinois is NPR Illinois' annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors. During the Meet the Authors event we watch the chosen essayists share their statements of beliefs. -
Audrey Hemken TIB October 2022 TIB Essayist "Home is Not a Place" -
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Aurelie Granito TIB October 2022 Essayist "This I Believe: I Believe In Getting a Taste of Diverse Cultures" -
Kamryn Kiper TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in the After" -
Amber Ehrlich TIB October 2022 Essayist "Unicorns, Rainbows, Teddy Bears, and Marshmallows" -
Nic Ellis TIB October 2022 Essayist "Pain Does Not Define Me" -
Sierra Robinson TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in Looking at the Stars" -
Kayleigh Morrow TIB October 2022 Essayist "I Believe in Love Languages"
