Mauro Nobili, left, and Mohamed Diagayete
Untangling a centuries-old deception
Professor uncovers the manipulated historical account of a 19th century ruler
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David Kranz
Professor elected fellow in 2019 class of the National Academy of Inventors
David Kranz selected for biochemistry research
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A paper trail to learning
Using plants found on campus, students in a Greek literature class take a hands-on approach to learning about ancient society
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Red Grange
The first to rank the best
An Illinois economics professor used statistics to make national football champions possible
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The ancient lessons of war
Classics course uses Greek tragedies to provide insight into human conflict
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Pawel, Gabriela, and Szymon Kaminski
Three siblings, five LAS majors, and one strong family bond
The Kaminskis grew up together. Now they go to U of I together
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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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