College of LAS: Latest News

The graduating class of 2008 is ready to make its mark on the world.

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:00 CDT

With interests ranging from religious studies to mathematics, this year's graduating class from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is guaranteed to make its impact felt far and wide, and for years to come. Here are just a few graduates whose bright futures began in LAS.

U of I makes its racing debut at NASCAR.

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:00 CDT

An LAS alumnus recently had the University's name prominently displayed on a Dodge driven by D.J. Kennington as a tribute to an "outstanding" educational institution.

Professor warns against overprotecting teenagers on the Internet.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 CDT

When it comes to protecting teenagers from dangers on the Internet, there's such thing as being too vigilant, according to an LAS researcher at the University of Illinois.

Scientists discover rock growth and microbes go hand-in-hand.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:00 CDT

Here's a pop quiz: Name one link between sedimentary rock, oil exploration, and potential indicators of extraterrestrial life. You guessed it--microbes.

For this attorney, religious studies and philosophy courses are the logical preparation for the courtroom.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:30:00 CDT

Once a student of Barack Obama's, Charles Biro's fortuitous journey began with a solid LAS foundation.

LAS graduate programs fare well in 'U.S. News & World Report.'

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 CDT

The time has come for university rankings, cheers, and controversy--and college football is still months away. U.S. News & World Report, however, has released its latest list of best graduate schools.

Professors find 'new knowledge' in retirement.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:45:00 CDT

After 30-plus years of teaching, committees, and tenure reviews, professors have earned the break offered by retirement. It's just that a growing number of them don't want to stop.