U of I College of LAS

Clear your evening—it's time to talk about NASA's Artemis II mission!🧑‍🚀 This week on Astronomy on Tap, Professor Hiroyasu Tskuamoto will be leading an exploration of the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years. 📍25 O'Clock Brewing ⏰ 6-7 PM Read more: las.illinois.edu/news/2026-02-2…

This LAS Alumna is bringing the 80's back. “The flavor we released was actually a legacy formula from the 1980s,” said Li of the Gatorade flavor she helped recreate. “It was one of the original flavors, but people hadn’t seen it in a long time.” Story ➡️ las.illinois.edu/news/2026-03-2…

Spring is here, and so is a brand-new College of LAS pop-up store! Wear your LAS pride on your sleeve with our fresh collection of LAS apparel and other limited-edition merch. Shop now: go.las.illinois.edu/Pop-up26

How was everyone's Moms Weekend? To celebrate the occasion, some of our LAS students shared pictures of themselves and their moms -- along with what they appreciate most about them! Cheers to all the wonderful moms out there. 🫶

The 24-25 Illini Success Report is out and the results are in: LAS graduates enter the world ready to lead and learn. Whether to a 1st job, a 2nd degree, or somewhere new, 94% of new alumni secured a next destination after graduation. Full report here: illinisuccess.illinois.edu

An Illinois degree continues to deliver. 🎓 93% of our graduates secured their next step within 6 months — with strong salaries, hands-on experience, and real pathways to opportunity. Hard work (and Illinois experience) pays off. 🔸🔹

Orange & Blue Days are here, and we're so excited to be supporting four different LAS funds this year! Make a gift to one of the following funds today and make an impact on the lives of LAS students across the college:

Professor of entomology & MechSE Marianne Alleyne and her lab have been developing a new approach to untethered gliding flight inspired by the hindwings of the American grasshopper. Discover what this collab with Princeton teaches us about flight: las.illinois.edu/news/2026-01-1…

Spring is coming (we hope) and flowers are almost here, so let's learn about why they're shaped they way they are! A team of plant biologists have uncovered how a gene called CYCLOIDEA (CYC) helps shape development in monkeyflowers. Read story: las.illinois.edu/news/2025-12-0…

"Sometimes the fastest way to feel at home is to dive in and trust yourself to swim," says Fancy Cheng, undergraduate communication student, of her experience moving from China to the US and joining the Illini Swim Club. Read more in her brand new blog: las.illinois.edu/blog/2026-01-3…

CliMAS professor Kevin Droegemeier directed the White house Office of Science & Technology for 3 years. Now he's here to answer the question: what's the state of the research landscape? Read his full Q&A to find out: las.illinois.edu/news/2026-01-1…

Filmmaker Ken Burns' new six-part docuseries, "The American Revolution," aired last November & the Illinois News Bureau chatted with historian and LAS lecturer Dr. Shannan Mason about the series' major takeaways. Read Dr. Mason's Q&A here: las.illinois.edu/news/2026-01-0…

After 10 years away in Spain, Miguel Ángel Galindo (MA, ’91; PhD, ’97, Spanish) and Nerea Muguerza (MA, ’98, Spanish), resident directors for the Illinois in Granada program, made it back to visit campus! See how they've made the program so successful: las.illinois.edu/news/2026-01-0…

Save the Date: LAS Get Experience Expo! 📅 Tuesday, February 17 ⏰ 4-6 PM 📍Illini Ballroom ABC Deepen your academic experience and strengthen your career readiness at the LAS Get Experience Expo ➡️ las.illinois.edu/research/stude…

Alison Dupre (LAS '00), alumna and outstanding citizen, is the founder and director of Feeding Our Kids, a nonprofit organization that packs weekend food bags for school-aged kids in Champaign county to help fight food insecurity. Get insider info here: news-gazette.com/news/local/peo…

The Lisnek LAS Hub is your one-stop-shop destination for everything from getting involved in research to perfecting a resume and so much more. Hear our wonderful peer mentors' best tips for visiting the LAS Hub in our brand new video: youtube.com/watch?v=m4FcEa…

New vocab term unlocked: dendrochronology! It's the study of tree rings and their use in reconstructing past environmental and climate conditions. “Trees are time machines,” ESEC professor Hưng Nguyễn says — so, exploring their rings is time traveling? las.illinois.edu/news/2025-12-1…

Welcome back to class, faculty! As you think about class discussions, you might find this piece from the @chronicle helpful. Have a great semester. #Pedagogy chronicle.com/article/how-to…

How much do you know about the state of Illinois and the American Revolution? Do you wish you knew more? Check out this Illinois Public Media & LAS history professor Robert Morrissey collab to get the details: youtube.com/watch?v=blzhRa…

It’s time to apply for HRI Summer Faculty Fellowships! This program supports faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who use the summer to continue their professional development. 📩Apply by Feb.6! ➡️ Learn more: go.illinois.edu/summerfellowsh…