A series of stories from our LAS community.

When you choose a college to attend, you're also choosing a community. From the faculty that teach the courses you're interested in, to the students that start as classmates and become friends, down to the staff that support and guide you through your choices post graduation. atLAS is a collection of interviews and stories with the members of our community that build the fabric of UIC, sharing their unique perspectives from groups they've found belonging within to their favorite classes.

The Power of Place: LAS Researcher Examines How Environments Shape Teen Mental Health

Using GPS‑linked data, Dr. Amanda Roy’s research at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences uncovers how teens’ real‑world exposures influence mood, well‑being, and daily experiences across Chicago.

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LAS Faculty David Stovall stands with arms crossed in front of a filled bookshelf
Can a city make you fight?
Monday, January 26, 2026
A conversation with LAS Black Studies Professor David Stovall on structural violence, student engagement, and interrupting harm before it begins.
Two English faculty members sit at a table in the Writing Center at UIC in the summer
Art Meets Medicine at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
LAS faculty are giving undergraduate students the space and support to publish their work on healthy equity at UIC.
Mike Reilley in front of a blue designed background
Building the Future of Journalism at UIC
Monday, January 12, 2026
Senior Communication Lecturer Mike Reilley on creating a cutting-edge curriculum, embracing AI, and giving students real-world reporting experience.
Dr. Anna Guevarra in front of the Winthrop Garden mural in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood
Rooted in Community: Students and Scholars Unite to Share Uptown’s Untold Stories
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
LAS professor and University Scholar Anna Guevarra connects oral histories, art, and student collaboration to preserve community narratives and advance public research.
A graduating student stands in a light blue sweater on UIC's campus with buildings in the background
Purpose in Motion
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
As a first-generation student and December Banner Carrier, Kayla W. channels her purpose into mentorship, advocacy, and intersectional learning at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Margo Arruda holds a book in the UIC library with the text Framing the AI Debate
Framing the AI Debate
Monday, November 24, 2025
Margo Arruda, English Instructor and Ph.D. candidate at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explores why our fears about AI might be misplaced—and why the humanities need to be a part of the conversation.

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LAS Faculty Research Bulletin

Our bi-annual bulletin highlighting faculty research awards, grants, and honors at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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