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Emily Van Duyn
How can we peacefully talk politics with people who have differing views?
Communication professor discusses boundaries, exit phrases, and correcting others respectfully
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Eric McDuffie and the cover of his new book
Illinois historian: Midwest played a crucial role in Black freedom movements worldwide
Eric McDuffie's new book explores Garveyism in the U.S. heartland
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Chloroplast researchers in a lab
Chemistry study offers insight into chloroplast evolution
Findings shine light on the origins of plants and life itself
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Teenage girls in discussion
A psychoeducational intervention to empower teenage girls
Researcher investigates whether interventions could improve reactions to stress
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Illustration image of a phage
Weaponizing bacterial viruses to combat superbugs
Complementary discoveries could improve options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections
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Sugarcane research in greenhouse
New greenhouse set to accelerate bioenergy research
Plant Biology Innovation Greenhouse opens with cutting-edge capabilities
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Students and professor in experiential learning lab
A win-win concept in the lab
A new experiential learning program in economics gives students a hand in resolving real-world issues
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Lincoln Hall surrounded by snow
LAS honors staff and academic professionals for outstanding contributions
7 will be celebrated at a ceremony this spring
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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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