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Big news from our Japanese program! 🇯🇵✨

Our JPN 202 student, Zane Wigton, took the stage at the 40th Annual Japanese Speech Contest in Chicago - and brought home the JIC Award! 🏆

Recognized by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, this award celebrates excellence in Japanese language and communication.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. Hiromi Elliston for her dedicated instruction and mentorship, which continue to inspire our students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

This is what happens when passion meets great instruction. 💬🌏 Congratulations, Zane—we are so proud of you! 👏