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  • Alumnus Russell Wigginton: 'My whole career has been a dream job'

    Jul 5, 2024 10:15 am by University of Illinois Alumni AssociationAlumni
    Russell Wigginton stands at a protest exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum. (Image by Ariel Cobbert)

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    • Russell Wigginton stands at a protest exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum. (Image by Ariel Cobbert)

    Russell Wigginton believes that his history, experience and passion all led him to becoming president of the National Civil Rights Museum. 'It’s a fascinating, beautiful culmination of my life and experiences to end up in this job.'