Congratulations, LAS Class of 2026! 🎓
Our best advice? Use the ideas, values, skills, and confidence you gained here as an LAS student as a stepping stone to pursue what drives you. We’ll always be here cheering you on as you step out into the world!
Now it’s their turn — here are some of our inspiring grads’ all-time tips and pointers:
Let's celebrate! Several amazing LAS undergraduate students have been awarded prominent scholarships this spring:
🏆 Sameer Abbasi and Lyndon Shi have received Boren Awards. This is the 11th consecutive year that at least one Illinois student has earned this scholarship!
🏆 Di Lan Johnson, Christine Nguyen, and Karel Pene (now a two-time CLS recipient!) were awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships.
🏆 George Bayliss was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Fun fact: no university has had more Goldwater Scholarship recipients —13 — over the past three years than Illinois!
🏆 R. Fisher Houston was awarded the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, one of only 65 recipients nationwide.
We congratulate these students on their achievements and can't wait to see what they do next!
There's 10 hours left in #decisionday and LAS wants to share a top-tier education with you — will you accept?
Discover where your curiosity will drive you: go.illinois.edu/accept
Outstanding faculty? Check.
Beautiful campus? Check.
Diverse experiences and life-changing opportunities? Check & check.
Celebrate National College Decision Day with us by accepting your offer and becoming part of our incredible student body!
Join LAS: go.illinois.edu/accept
Ready to transfer to LAS? Here's your reminder to accept your offer today — so many new people and experiences are here waiting for you!
Become an Illini ➡️ go.illinios.edu/apply/admitted
Clear your evening—it's time to talk about NASA's Artemis II mission! 🧑🚀
This week on Astronomy on Tap, a monthly public lecture series hosted by the Department of Astronomy that celebrates a decade of community learning this year, Professor Hiroyasu Tskuamoto will be leading an exploration of the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years.
Join the vibrant group of space enthusiasts at 25 O'Clock Brewing from 6-7 PM (every third Thursday)!
How was everyone's Moms Weekend??
To celebrate the occasion, some of our LAS students shared what they appreciate most about their moms:
Bela says, "I appreciate my moms constant support and time spent on things like making birthday cakes ever year and creating fun trips for us to take."
From Melissa: "I appreciate my mom because she brightens my mood every day and is always just one phone call away—day or night—for advice, help, or anything at all."
Bethany writes, "I love how my mom admits that, like everyone else, she is not perfect. However, she always apologizes for her so-called "mistakes" and rights any wrongs."
Macy reports: "What I appreciate most about my mom is her kindness. She is incredibly genuine and supportive of friends and strangers alike; her empathy and generosity inspire me to be a better person."
Cheers to all the wonderful moms out there. 🫶
We’re cheering for #4 Kylan Boswell in the Final Four game today, along with our other incredible LAS players: Tomislav Ivišć, Andrej Stojaković, and Zvonimir Ivišć!
Our LAS students are here to cheer on the Illini — I-L-L!
The 2024-2025 Illini Success Report is out and the results are in: LAS graduates enter the world ready to continue leading and learning. Whether it was a first job, a second degree, or somewhere altogether new, 94% of our new alumni secured their next destination within six months of graduation.
From global employers like Google and Deloitte to local institutions like the Champaign Public Library and our own University of Illinois, graduates from the College of LAS are using the real-world skills they acquired on campus to make an impact on their communities.
Check out the full report at illinisuccess.illinois.edu
As Women's History Month comes to a close, we're celebrating our incredible LAS faculty who are redefining the ways we think about gender expression and identity.
Check out a sneak peek of an upcoming 940 Feet episode featuring Dr. Emma Velez — philosopher, storyteller, and assistant professor of gender & women’s studies at the University of Illinois.
Plus, stay tuned for the release of her full episode! 👀
This March Madness, LAS student athletes are at the center of it all. 🏀🔥
We’re excited to cheer on the Illini men’s and women’s teams and all the huge moments and bold plays they bring to the big dance. Let’s cut down some nets!
Here are the LAS students to root for on the court this season:
Kylan Boswell (communication)
Gretchen Dolan (communication)
Erica Finney (psychology)
Tomislav Ivišić (communication)
Zvonimir Ivišić (communication)
Destiny Jackson (psychology)
Ty Rodgers (communication)
Andrej Stojaković (psychology)
Letycia Vasconcelos (communication)
Berry Wallace (psychology)
Maddie Webber (communication)
Mia Zenere (biology)
Orange & Blue Days are here, and we're so excited to be supporting four different LAS funds this year! The lineup includes:
The Friends of the Observatory & the Department of Astronomy, who aim to renovate the Observatory's historic interior and make the universe accessible for Illinois students and the public.
go.illinois.edu/SupportTheObservatory
The Illinois Global Institute, which is supporting international learning by gathering funding for fellowships that will allow students to continue pursuing immersive global research opportunities.
go.illinois.edu/SupportInternationalLearning
The Bachelor of Liberal Studies program, a new online program designed to help adult learners finish their bachelor's degree — this fund will build scholarships for students who are ready to jump back in.
go.illinois.edu/supportBLScrowdfunding
The Writer's Workshop, an LAS-based resource that provides writing consultations and support to all Illinois students; their goal is to support more students each year, for $25 per student writer!
go.illinois.edu/SupportWritersWorkshop
Make a gift to these funds today and make an impact on the lives of LAS students across the college.
