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Ko'u Hopkins, from PodCamp to NPR Illinois coordination... to international diplomat?

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published November 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM CST
Ko'u Hopkins midshot
Ko'u Hopkins

Ko'u Hopkins is working as an NPR Illinois coordinator while studying international relations at the University of Illinois Springfield. She recently ran the 20th This I Believe program and has already traveled the world.

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Randy Eccles
Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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