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The short story behind a novel career

A new book by Phillip B. Williams has its roots in his days at Illinois. The book, his first novel, stems from a story that Williams wrote for a short story writing contest while he was a student.

Kimberly Mack wins NEH Public Scholar Fellowship

Professor Kimberly Mack has been awarded a prestigious Public Scholar Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Tim Dean and Robert Dale Parker receive named positions

In a joint ceremony held earlier this fall, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences celebrated the investitures of Tim Dean as James M. Benson Professor in English and Robert Dale Parker as Frank Hodgins Chair in American Literature.

Janice Harrington writes children’s biography of pioneering Black botanist

Professor Janice Harrington hopes that book on pioneering Black botanist inspires young readers to overcome obstacles and pay attention to the world around them.
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