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Alumnus shares unifying music through 'Dreams of Hope'
When Henry Panion III, MA '83, PhD '89, was first commissioned to compose a new musical work and put on a concert featuring violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps — known as the…

Journalism alum to release graphic novel as 50th anniversary of Kent State shooting nears
Journalism alumnus and former Lantern political cartoonist John "Derf" Backderf. Photo…

We’re ‘Blown Away’ by this alum’s career path
From professional stunt rollerblading, to pre-med-track biology major, to host of the Netflix glassblowing reality show “Blown Away,” alumnus Nick Uhas ’09 has had a thrilling journey. We sat down…

Marquis Miller, Chicago's first chief diversity officer, continues a legacy of mentorship and support
Marquis Miller ‘81 grew up in a household with high expectations. He came from three generations of…

Graphic novel with roots in The Lantern coming to Netflix
An illustration from the "Bone" graphic novel depicting Fone Bone, Gran'ma Ben and Thorn Harvestar. From…

2019 High Points
The College of Arts and Sciences houses compelling artists, inquisitive scholars, brilliant scientists and dynamic spaces. We are excited to share some of this year’s high points as we…

Ukrainian revolution experiences reflected in creative writing alumna's new book
Sonya Bilocerkowycz’s imagery is vivid and profound throughout her recently published book, On Our Way Home…

Celebrating Lois Jones’ 50-year legacy in polar research
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Terry Lee Tickhill, Lois Jones, Pam Young,…

To-scale solar system now orbiting around CBEC
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A new cosmic art installation on campus…