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Read article:The education of Red Grange
The education of Red Grange
The football great’s decision to leave Illinois more than 90 years ago stirred a debate bigger than the game
Read article:The education of Red Grange
Read article:Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth
Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth
Researchers confirm the details of a horrifying incident in 1898
Read article:Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth
Day of Giving 2024

LAS influences virtually every Illinois undergraduate, empowering them to explore big questions and develop essential communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. This fall, we’ll celebrate this incredible impact through our second annual Day of Giving. You can help propel the College of LAS to even greater heights by making a gift that will support our students and faculty now and into the future.

Join us October 23, 2024!

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Students on the Main Quad
LAS Insider blog

HEAR DIRECTLY FROM CURRENT STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF LAS.

In the LAS Insider blog, students and alumni share their personal stories and insights throughout the academic year at the University of Illinois. Get an inside look at what it's like to be a student in the College of LAS.

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  • students icon99.6%of Illinois students take a class in LAS
  • major icons70majors offered within LAS
  • people icon18:1average student to faculty ratio in LAS classes
  • faculty icon33%of campus' tenure-track faculty members work in LAS
  • alumni icon180,000network of LAS alumni
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