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Jose Atiles
New book examines the impact of colonialism on Puerto Rico
Professor examines how government decisions exacerbated crises facing the island territory
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Group photo at Leslie J. Reagan investiture
Leslie J. Reagan named Robert W. Schaefer Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Longtime faculty member is recognized as one of the foremost historians in her field
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Semiconductor factory
New chemical removal process aims to stamp out pollution ahead of semiconductor industry growth
U of I study describes strategy to destory diverse mixes of chemicals known as PFAS
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Marc Hertzman
History professor’s book looks at Brazil’s longest-lasting maroon society
Marc Hertzman examines the continuing legacy of communities of escaped slaves
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Mimi Thi Nguyen
The importance of beauty in times of crisis
Mimi Thi Nguyen's new book explores the things that interrupt catastrophe
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Communication professor Charee Thompson, right, and graduate student Junhyung Han
Communication with doctor during first visit affects pain patients’ outcomes
Professor explores how patients with chronic pain convey their condition to physicians
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Elizabeth Powers
Helping policymakers make more informed decisions
Economist Elizabeth Powers describes her role at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs
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Lincoln Hall
Jon Solomon to deliver 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
Classics professor’s scholarly interests range from Greek poetry to The Three Stooges
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Former President Barack Obama looks at May Berenbaum as a woman in a military uniform holds the National Medal of Science
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