
American Studies
With Chicago just 30 miles south of Lake Forest, many students and faculty make use of its vast resources. Some take their exploration of race, gender, religion, politics, or the intersections of those fields, down Route 66, to their home states, and into off-campus study programs. What does it mean to be American? Start with a look around the College.
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September 07, 2023
Wall Street Journal, Forbes rank Lake Forest College one of top in nation

September 12, 2022
Lake Forest College receives high marks in national rankings

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I wanted a major that would combine my passion for American history and politics with the humanities.
Nicole Drechsel '15
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Siobhan Moroney
Associate Professor of Politics
Chair of American Studies
Chair of Legal Studies
Brown Hall 430
847-735-5132
moroney@mx.lakeforest.edu
Kathy Hawkins
Department Assistant
Brown Hall 255
847-735-5122
khawkins@lakeforest.edu
Prachi Rangan
Department Assistant
Brown Hall 255
847-735-5121
prangan@lakeforest.edu