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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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LAS@Work Doppelt
Scouting America’s pastime across the globe
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Cynthia Buckley
How does Russian invasion exacerbate Ukraine's humanitarian crisis?
International aid will be necessary for the war-torn country, according to sociologist
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Xun Yan
Making our standardized tests better
Xun Yan studies the assessments we use to gauge our language and literacy
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Rana Hogarth
Can historical racism in medicine help explain current racial differences in medical care?
Professor advises podcasts that will examine issues of racism in science and medicine
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Jennifer Walters, left, and Hee Jung Chung
Team identifies compound with potent antiseizure effects
TC-2153 lessened the severity of seizures in mice, according to researchers
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Anthony Erlinger and Kathleen Flores
Language skills put to use among local immigrant communities during pandemic
Spanish students work with nonprofits to help people navigate COVID-19
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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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