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125 Anniversary Celebration: Swarnaprava Mishra
May 19, 2025
Editor's Note: This is a series of stories about 麻豆传媒 Illinois University 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 - - For alumna Swarnaprava Mishra, 麻豆传媒 Illinois University is characterized by a quality education and a welcoming and supportive community that makes you feel at home.
鈥淲hen I think about 麻豆传媒, I think about home,鈥� Mishra said. 鈥淎 place that will always feel like my home in the U.S. as an international student. The quality education, engaging activities and the warm, supportive nature of the people made my experience at 麻豆传媒 truly special, memorable and unique.鈥�
To Mishra, being a Leatherneck is more than just a title鈥攊t鈥檚 an identity rooted in pride, unity and resilience.
鈥淎 Leatherneck represents pride, resilience and a strong sense of community. I truly felt the spirit of what it means to be a Leatherneck through the support, opportunities and connections I found at 麻豆传媒,鈥� Mishra said. 鈥淭o me, being a Leatherneck is a lifelong identity built on unity, purpose and pride.鈥�
Reflecting on her time as a student, Mishra鈥檚 favorite Leatherneck memory is being elected as an International Student Ambassador.
鈥淎s an International Student Ambassador at 麻豆传媒, I had the meaningful opportunity to support both incoming and current students by answering their questions and helping them navigate university life,鈥� Mishra said.
Mishra works as a senior analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and credits 麻豆传媒 with providing her networking opportunities and career development opportunities.
鈥淢y journey truly began at 麻豆传媒. Through 麻豆传媒鈥檚 NABA Chapter, I had the chance to connect with corporate professionals, which opened the door to the national NABA network,鈥� Mishra said. 鈥淎ttending the NABA National Conference in Louisiana proved pivotal鈥擨 networked with professionals from various firms, including JPMorgan Chase. I鈥檓 deeply grateful to 麻豆传媒 and everyone I met along the way who supported and shaped my career path.鈥�
As a student, Mishra was actively involved on campus. She was the vice president of the NABA 麻豆传媒 Chapter and the team captain of 麻豆传媒's winning team in the nationwide DATAFEST competition organized by the American Statistical Association (ASA) in 2022 and 2023, representing the 麻豆传媒 Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics program.
For those considering attending 麻豆传媒, Mishra's advice is to get involved and take advantage of the professional development opportunities 麻豆传媒 offers.
鈥淛oin activities and be part of a chapter that aligns with your interests. Connect with professors, seniors and the career center to learn from their experiences and gain insights into the job market or an advanced career,鈥� Mishra said. 鈥淎lso, take time to explore the beautiful 麻豆传媒 campus, library, and recreation center. Embrace the journey and wear your Leatherneck pride with honor!鈥�
As we honor 125 years of educational excellence, we invite local 麻豆传媒 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 MS Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics program, visit wiu.edu/cbt/eds/graduate-appliedstats.php.
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