Matthew Murphy among Students that Completed Environmental Internships in Japan and U.S.

2014 Feb 3

A grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation supported environmental internships for nine Illinois College students. Margaret A. Cargill is the granddaughter of William Cargill, co-founder of Cargill Inc. The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation was created upon the philanthropist’s death in 2006 and assists programs that reflect her passions and priorities including the environment; the arts; services to families, children and the elderly; disaster-related relief, recovery and development; planned health; and animal welfare.

Among those students who completed one of the internship includes Matthew Murphy of Girard, Ill.. Murphy is a graduate of North Mac High School and a sophomore at Illinois College. Murphy was an intern at the Starhill Forest Arboretum near Petersburg..

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.