LAS News

Illustration of supernova in the Milky Way
Unlocking the cosmos with AI
Professor leads efforts at an institute that could transform our knowledge of astrophysics
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Paul Hergenrother
Flightpath Biosciences licenses microbiome-sparing antibiotic developed at Illinois
Chemistry professor leads effort for a better way to fight the most difficult infections
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Ashley Berggren playing basketball
The gritty pursuit of a dream
As good as she was at basketball, Ashley Berggren’s next sport was a big hit
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A coal ball can be cut open to learn more about the ancient past
Windows to the deep past
A gift helps U of I keep learning from its massive collection of coal balls
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Lincoln Hall
College of LAS announces faculty promotions
More than 30 faculty members receive new ranks starting this academic year
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Jazmine Summerville in this month's LAS Staff Spotlight.
Building camaraderie in SLCL
Staff Spotlight with Jazmine Summerville
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Deanne Hence
What prompted tropical cyclone Hilary’s unusual path?
Atmospheric sciences professor discusses tropical storm in Southern California
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National Weather Service unit
Protecting life and property with the National Weather Service
LAS@Work with Devin Chehak
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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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