LAS News

Read article:Understanding the future through the land around us
Understanding the future through the land around us
Chunyuan Diao develops better ways to examine ecosystems
Read article:Understanding the future through the land around us
Read article:Wendy Heller named Marjorie Roberts Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Wendy Heller named Marjorie Roberts Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences
A lifelong pursuit of psychology began with a bicycle wreck
Read article:Wendy Heller named Marjorie Roberts Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences
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LAS Insider blog

HEAR DIRECTLY FROM CURRENT STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF LAS.

In the LAS Insider blog, students and alumni share their personal stories and insights throughout the academic year at the University of Illinois. Get an inside look at what it's like to be a student in the College of LAS.

LAS by the numbers

  • students icon99.6%of Illinois students take a class in LAS
  • major icons70majors offered within LAS
  • people icon18:1average student to faculty ratio in LAS classes
  • faculty icon33%of campus' tenure-track faculty members work in LAS
  • alumni icon180,000network of LAS alumni
  • admissions iconFull profileLearn more about the College of LAS.
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Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub

The Paul M. Lisnek LAS Hub is a space for students to find the support and resources you'll need throughout your undergraduate experience. 

Stop by to learn more about the resources available for LAS student success, such as our Peer Mentoring program, drop-in advising hours, and more! 

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