At the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students work side by side with faculty mentors on hands-on projects that expand knowledge, sharpen skills, and open doors to future success.
With the 2025-2026 academic year underway, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is entering a new phase of strategic growth and innovation. Six accomplished individuals have joined the college’s executive leadership team,…
By tapping into LAS career resources and embracing peer leadership, Katherine turned her exploration into purpose to build a path toward a fulfilling future.
Faculty are the heart of discovery and learning at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We’re proud to introduce the newest scholars joining our departments this fall. Representing the full spectrum of…
Jaqueza Thomas a Political Science student, is inspiring the next generation. From founding a youth mentorship org to meeting President Obama, his message at UIC’s My Brother’s Keeper event was clear: 💬 “You…
Big strides in cell imaging from Ying Hu of Chemistry and his team! Their new technique reveals hidden structures in immune cells by lighting up membrane proteins—offering fresh insights that could reshape cancer…
From pandemic-era communication to cutting-edge natural language processing, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Professor Liliana Sánchez and her research team lead global efforts to advance inclusive language technology for indigenous communities.
How do cells prevent premature protein release? Dr. Yury Polikanov of Biological Sciences and his team have uncovered key insights into this fundamental cellular process. Their groundbreaking study sheds light on how ribosomes…
Congratulations to Anna Guevarra of Global Asian Studies for being named a University Scholar for 2025–2026. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her impactful…
Stories from atLAS chats with a first-generation Sociology student on forging connections and launching her career at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
