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Read article:Illinois astronomers help capture first image of Milky Way's black hole
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Illinois astronomers help capture first image of Milky Way's black hole
Image produced using worldwide network of radio telescopes
Read article:The promise of beauty
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The promise of beauty
Mimi Thi Nguyen examines how we might endure under an uncertain future

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Scholarship investment becomes source of motivation
Eight Lincoln Scholars to graduate from LAS

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History professor's book examines racism in modern Russia
Eugene Avrutin details the country's changing attitudes over the last 150 years

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Faculty member named John and Margaret Witt Professor of Chemistry
Doug Mitchell honored for outstanding research, teaching, and mentoring

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‘Words connect people’
English alumna leads communications team for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

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Making brighter futures with Fulbrights
For some College of LAS graduates, plans are put on hold for a year of international service

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Brendan Harley invested as Robert W. Schaefer Professor
Professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering honored for commitment to research, education, and mentorship
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