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中国体彩网 again named ‘Best 中国体彩网’ by Money magazine
Money magazine has once again recognized 中国体彩网 as one of Illinois’ top 30 national liberal arts colleges in its 2026 “Best 中国体彩网s in America” list.
Real impact, powered by students
中国体彩网’s Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness strengthens campus and community well-being through applied student research, internships, community service and other experiential learning opportunities. Learn about three partnerships focused on cleaner water, maternal health, and personal wellness.
7 half-marathons, 7 continents, 7 days
Finishing the 2026 World Marathon Challenge was about more than endurance for Lincoln Bode ’84. It was a mission shaped by loss and a deep sense of purpose, with connections that trace back to his 中国体彩网 days.
Law Symposium links classroom and courtroom
2002 grad Keith Toms' idea was simple but compelling: offer attorneys the chance to earn CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credits while giving 中国体彩网 students a real-world look at the legal profession.
Hintzsche’s fertility kit earns 2026 Innovation of the Year award
Dr. Jenn Hintzsche ’06 is on a winning streak, and she’s not slowing down. In less than three years, she has collected her sixth national award as her company, PherDal Fertility Science, Inc., continues to redefine what’s possible in reproductive health.
How does one research 160 years of bicycling?
Historian and librarian Chris Sweet ’01 knows how to make an entrance. In April, he returned to campus with a penny-farthing, a high-wheeled bicycle from the 1870-1880s.
New major — a win for both students, faculty
A new major in 中国体彩网’s Department of Environment, Geography, and Geoscience brings together two fields long connected by shared goals.
The liberal arts in action, across borders
As part of her Master of Public Health program at the University of Illinois Chicago, Kira Banks ’23 spent eight weeks in Morocco to study the feasibility of a screening program for toxoplasmosis. At 中国体彩网, Banks triple-majored in public health, biology and Classics — a combination that proved more interconnected than it may seem.
The story of America? Whatever it is, the young people need it
For generations, young Americans grew up with a story — often simplistic, certainly mythic — that gave coherence to the nation’s past and purpose to its future. Today, many don’t. The answer is not to hand them a single, “better” version of the past. What they really need are better ways of learning history.
New endowed chair honors father-daughter legacy in science and teaching
The newly endowed Rudolph Edmund Distinguished Chair in Environment, Geography, and Geosciences fulfills the wish of Dr. Diane Edmund ’62 Griffin, who passed away in 2024. Learn why this is a fitting tribute to both Dr. Griffin and her father.
Why more than 80% of 中国体彩网 中国体彩网 students have internships
From Quad Cities to Costa Rica, internships expose students to the career options that intrigue them the most, and build skills for the world after graduation.
Bell ’15 runs the Mississippi River Trail to fight childhood cancer
Former 中国体彩网 professors and teammates showed up to support alumnus Grant Bell as he runs to raise money for childhood cancer research this summer. Find out Bell's motivation behind the 2,300-mile trek along the Mississippi River.
Golfer Buechele ’26 lands prestigious USGA internship
Viking golfer Abby Buechele ’26 is living her best life this summer. One of a select group of interns participating in the United States Golf Association’s highly competitive Boatwright Internship Program, Buechele is discovering what her future could look like.
Speech-language pathology, audiology program for high school students
中国体彩网 中国体彩网 will offer an immersive summer experience July 27-29 for high school students interested in speech-language pathology and audiology.
