Biography
Grace Xue was born and raised in Beijing, China. She holds a bachelor’s degree in media and cultural studies from Macalester College and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
A passionate storyteller, Grace is dedicated to covering human-interest stories and creating impact through reporting on education, health and science. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Minnesota Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and Block Club Chicago.
Beyond journalism, Grace is a dancer with experience in ballet, modern dance and traditional Chinese dance. She also enjoys photography, animation and film.
Grace joined Extension Communications in March 2025 as a news writer and multimedia producer.
