LAS News

Read article:"You’re a historian now"
"You’re a historian now"
An unexpected comment led Mirelsie Velázquez down a new path
Read article:"You’re a historian now"
Read article:Six LAS professors rank among the world's most influential
Six LAS professors rank among the world's most influential
Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list recognizes most-cited publications
Read article:Six LAS professors rank among the world's most influential
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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.
Meet with an advisor

This time in the semester can be stressful. We're here to help.

College of LAS advisors can assist with questions about academic standing; withdrawal, late, or retroactive drops; final exam conflicts; and more. The college also has an embedded counselor to help with issues such as anxiety or depression, stress management, resiliency, and perfectionism.

The Quadrangle Online

Full of information and expertise, The Quadrangle tells stories of impacting alumni, students, faculty, and staff throughout the college.

Read about faculty research, inspiring alumni, LAS facilities, and more.

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