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LAS News
Read article:New professors arrive at the U of I
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New professors arrive at the U of I
More than 50 new faculty members begin in the College of LAS
Read article:Flowing achievement
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Flowing achievement
Simon Rogers is a leader in the science of how solids turn into liquids
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Silvina Montrul named Marjorie Roberts Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Professor is known for her pioneering work in understanding second language acquisition
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LAS student honored for her work with the immigrant community
Sociology student Jazmin Olivas gives her all to make coming to America easier
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Study: Good nutrition boosts honey bee resilience against pesticides, viruses
Low-level stressors may help insects deal with larger threats
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Take a look around: how emotion boosts memory for context
Researchers demonstrate that emotion enhances memory
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U of I takes a lead role in building transgender studies
Department of Gender & Women's Studies works with other Big Ten programs to expand research and understanding of the issue
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