The Quadrangle Online
The Quadrangle is a biannual magazine published by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences every spring and fall. It tells stories of and impacting alumni, students, faculty, and staff throughout the college. The magazine was previously called LAS News.
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News & research from LAS
Click on the images to read recent news and research from faculty, staff, students, and alumni. View the full list in the magazine.
The College of LAS builds and innovates to be a leader in data science.
The former Illini basketball star and LAS alumnus was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1994, but he went his own way.
Books from LAS
Land struggles, presidential photographs, and Gettysburg-inspired poetry were the subjects of books published recently by faculty members.
In November the moon put on a show not seen in 580 years: It hung in the shadow of Earth for more than six hours, creating the longest lunar eclipse since the 1440s. In this photo, Nicole Terzian and Wolfgang Struven observe the so-called blood moon from the University of Illinois Observatory.
Overlooked National Parks of the Midwest
We asked Robert Pahre, professor of political science who teaches and writes about national parks, to share his favorite national parks of the Midwest. Read his full reply here.
Mark Hauber’s research deepens our understanding of the avian mind.
The history of Noyes Laboratory is rooted in fire, discovery, public service, and kindness
LAS by the numbers
The College of LAS recently celebrated receiving $200 million in philanthropic support for the With Illinois campaign (stretching from 2017 to the end of 2021). Here’s a glimpse of who gave—and what they’re supporting. (Numbers compiled in December 2021). Learn more about giving to LAS.
