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LC grad Matt Hughes honored by Yale University

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[November 03, 2008]  Lincoln College alumnus Matt Hughes (LC '95) recently visited Yale University as a guest of the Chubb Fellowship. Hughes presented a lecture on his rise to fame with the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization.

The Chubb Fellowship will honor Hughes for his work in the public and private sectors, his active involvement in community activities, and his understanding of the work of faith-based social service agencies.

CivicThe prestigious fellowship was endowed by insurance executive Hendon Chubb (Yale '95) to encourage student interest in public affairs. Each year four or five public dignitaries make a speech for the fellowship and answer a lot of questions. Past Chubb Fellows include Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan, Maya Angelou, Adlai Stevenson and Barry Goldwater.

Lincoln College Athletic Director Dave Klemm said he was surprised to hear the news. "Matt called and told me about the experience. I think he's accomplished many things in his wrestling and professional careers and is being recognized for his common approach to keeping life simple," said Klemm.

Hughes' college career started at Belleville Area Community College, where he placed fifth in the nation. After Belleville dropped its wrestling program, Matt and his twin brother, Mark, transferred to Lincoln College, where he placed third in the nation, finishing with a 33-3 record for the Lynx.

After earning a degree from Lincoln College, Matt continued his career at Eastern Illinois University, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American, placing eighth in 1996 and fifth in 1997 at 158 pounds. He was also inducted into the EIU Hall of Fame in September 2007.

Hughes' love for competition took him to the sport of mixed martial arts fighting. In 2001, he won the world welterweight title in the Ultimate Fighting Championships and has been featured often on national television for his UFC exploits. He successfully defended his title nine times, which is more than any other fighter in the sport.

[Text from file received from Lincoln College]

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