A La Salle County Board member and former journalist has established a $500 scholarship for Illinois Valley Community College students studying journalism.
The Pen is Mightier Journalism Scholarship was established by Alexandria Braboy of La Salle. Braboy represents the cities of La Salle and Peru on the County Board and is an Illinois Valley native and graduate of IVCC and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She worked as a journalist for the La Salle News-Tribune before beginning a career in grant writing, economic development, community planning, and workforce development.
According to Braboy, “There is nothing more powerful than the written word. This is the time to offer opportunities to students who want to pursue journalism and protect the First Amendment. Each and every dream for the greater good is possible, but we need timely, unbiased and accurate news shared to all. The way to meaningful and transformational change is through sharing our struggles through writing.”
Braboy said IVCC had a great influence on her life. “IVCC positively changed my life forever, and I am forever grateful.”
Applications for 2026-27 academic year scholarships will open in December. For more information on applying for or establishing scholarships, contact Director of the IVCC Foundation Tracy Beattie at tracy_beattie@ivcc.com.
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