LAS News

Black hole at center of Milky Way
Illinois astronomers help capture first image of Milky Way's black hole
Image produced using worldwide network of radio telescopes
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Mimi Thi Nguyen
The promise of beauty
Mimi Thi Nguyen examines how we might endure under an uncertain future
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Lincoln Scholars 22
Scholarship investment becomes source of motivation
Eight Lincoln Scholars to graduate from LAS
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Map of Russia
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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Douglas Mitchell and his research group
Faculty member named John and Margaret Witt Professor of Chemistry
Doug Mitchell honored for outstanding research, teaching, and mentoring
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Dalya Qualls
‘Words connect people’
English alumna leads communications team for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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Grace Maloney
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
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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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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