LAS News

LAS@Work Wigginton
Alumnus values relationships built along the way
Wigginton serves as president of National Civil Rights Museum
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Math models
Department of Mathematics collaborates with Spurlock Museum to preserve iconic math models
Century-old items will remain on display after Altgeld Hall renovation
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Caleb Apperson and Dahlia Davis
College of LAS students receive Critical Language Scholarships
Caleb Apperson and Dahlia Davis selected as part of U.S. government program to enhance skills in foreign languages
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Maria Todorova
History professor elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Maria Todorova honored for academic accomplishments and leadership
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Eva Pomerantz (right) and Jiawen Wu
Parents' reactions while helping with math shape young children's achievement
Study: Parental negativity leads to lower test scores a year later
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Starburst galaxies
Gas, blasts, and a mystery of star formation
Astronomers discover that post-starburst galaxies condense star-forming gas, but wonder why it isn't used to form stars
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Group photo
U of I selected to lead $15 million Mind in vitro project
Researchers take part in project that explores the possibility of computer systems with properties of life
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International students
A smooth landing at the University of Illinois
LAS 100 makes the transition to college life easier for college students
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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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