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Woman in waterlillies
New atlas captures the state of global river systems through human context
Professor creates visual guide to the relationship between humans and vital landscapes
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Student Block I
Illinois welcomes largest number of students in university history
New class includes 2,656 freshmen students in LAS
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Insect Fear Film Festival graphic
A bug's-eye view of a Hollywood storyline
Insect Fear Film Festival delves into movies featuring ant-sized humans
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Richard Tempest
What does the death of dissident Aleksei Navalny mean for Russia?
Professor Richard Tempest discusses the implications for the anti-Putin movement
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Nisha Chittal is a College of LAS alumna.
Alumna builds career at the intersection of politics and media
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Bill Hammack and Venetria K. Patton
Professor named Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering
Bill Hammack, also known as the Engineer Guy, is noted for making his field relatable and accessible
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Peer mentors meet in LAS Hub
No stuffiness. No appointments. Just conversations and a clearer path to success
The Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub helps students achieve academic and career goals
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A drone in Ukraine
Where do things stand two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Political scientist describes the bleak reality facing the war-torn country
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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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