LAS News

Esther Ngumbi
Professor receives AAAS award for public engagement with science
Esther Ngumbi honored for work in sustainability, diversity in science, and communication
›
Image of space
The lessons of deep space discovery
Emeritus professor's new book reflects on cosmic voids and the journey to have his findings accepted
›
LAS professor Christopher Freeburg poses for a photo in his office
Q&A: Christopher Freeburg on the African American authors who have challenged him the most
Award-winning English professor shares insights about the role literature can play in understanding African American history
›
Photo illustration
Strong stats in statistics
U of I recently produced more bachelor's degree recipients in statistics than any other university in the country
›
John Quincy Adams
New history of photography focuses on presidents
Professor's book examines the evolution of the field through historical figures
›
Junghwan Kim
Culture shapes willingness to share personal data to reduce COVID-19 spread
Study can help public health officials tailor strategies to stop pandemic
›
Bita Fayaz Farkhad
Study: Negative mental health effects of pandemic lockdowns spike, then fade
Increased internet searches for exercise and cooking correlated with a decrease in searches for antidepressants and suicide
›
Microscope image
New study reveals the deep impact of research in LAS
More than 150 professors ranked among world's most influential researchers
›
Former President Barack Obama looks at May Berenbaum as a woman in a military uniform holds the National Medal of Science
Faculty honors

LAS professors bring honor and recognition to the college. See a list of their accomplishments.

Faculty honors
Media contact information

If you are a member of the media, please contact Brad Petersen, executive director of communications and marketing.

Learn more
A close-up shot of a news camera
The words "LAS News" on top of a blue background
Read LAS News, our magazine and enewsletter

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences mails its magazine, LAS News, twice a year. Its enewsletter of the same name mails monthly.

Read the magazine
See the newsletter archive