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Ralph Tyler
The necessity of giving back
Strong beliefs in public education and the U of I motivate Ralph Tyler to support several causes
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Robert J. Jones and Catherine Murphy
Chemistry professor and Illinois chancellor elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Honor is given to those who advance the public good
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Richard Powers
Former English professor and alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize in Fiction
Richard Powers recognized for "ingeniously structured narrative"
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Zaida (Zan) Luthey-Schulten
Zaida (Zan) Luthey-Schulten named Murchison-Mallory Endowed Chair in Chemistry
Longtime Illinois professor celebrated for her contributions and inspiration
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Students and a professor in Bronzeville
Illinois students help revitalize a community
What's key to restoring Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood? Asking the kids out to play
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First image of a black hole
Illinois helps produce first image of a black hole
Astronomy professor explains university's role in the scientific breakthrough
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