May 19, 2025
The Class of 2025 find success after Commencement
Graduating is a remarkable milestone for those who enroll in college. The Class of 2025 produced 442 graduates, many of whom have already taken first steps in their future careers.
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March 31, 2026
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Lake Forest College to inaugurate Dr. Mike Sosulski as 15th President
Lake Forest College will formally inaugurate Dr. Michael “Mike” Sosulski as its 15th president at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10.
March 30, 2026
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Marketing students stand out and take home prize at AMA International Collegiate Conference
Members of Lake Forest College's American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter stood out at the annual AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago earlier this month by securing first place for Marketing Week and gaining recognition as a top-ten AMA chapter.
March 25, 2026
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Art and advocacy meet in timely campus exhibit through March 29
A powerful new exhibition in the Durand Art Institute’s Albright Gallery is drawing attention—and sparking conversation—across campus and beyond.
March 10, 2026
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Human connections in a machine age: Why networking in college matters more than ever
AI can write resumes, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and even simulate interviews, but there is one thing it cannot replace: human relationships.
March 09, 2026
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Schneiderman expands HUMAN initiative’s national reach as leadership transitions to new co–principal investigators
As Lake Forest College’s Mellon-funded HUMAN initiative enters its next phase, its work at the intersection of humanistic inquiry and artificial intelligence continues to resonate far beyond campus, while new leadership prepares to guide the project forward.
March 06, 2026
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Student researchers assist with Carla Arnell’s new book
Professor of English and Associate Dean of the Faculty Carla Arnell’s new book, Divine Representations: The Rise of the Mystical Novel in Twentieth Century England, is a decade-long endeavor that studies writers from the first decade of the 1900s who shaped a special sub-genre within England’s realist novel.
March 04, 2026
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We Are Foresters: 2026 Forester Day celebrates the power of collective giving
Forester Day, the College’s annual day of giving, generated more than $839,159 in gifts from more than 2,313 donors for areas across campus, including the Forester Fund, annual scholarships, the College’s endowment, student leadership programs, career preparation, and more.
February 17, 2026
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Accidentally a performing artist: Sisi Wattanagool '26, Yoko Ono, and the Museum of Contemporary Art
Sisi Wattanagool '26, who participated in the In The Loop program last semester, thought he was signing up for a class to help him hone his filmmaking skills. He found himself drawn into the world of performance art instead.
February 13, 2026
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Stay curious: Estefanni Caballero ’26 on her transfer journey
When Estefanni Caballero ’26 transferred to Lake Forest College from the College of Lake County in Fall 2024, she had a clear goal: to get involved and take advantage of every opportunity the College offers.
February 09, 2026
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From intention to impact: Spencer Ivy ’02 on honoring Dr. Judith E.B. Harmon and building opportunity for future Foresters
For Spencer Ivy ’02, philanthropy at Lake Forest College is about turning intention into action, and action into opportunity.
February 06, 2026
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Students, professor publish faculty-mentored research in ‘Teaching Anthropology’
Close collaboration between students and faculty can turn classroom learning into original scholarship.
February 05, 2026
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Students turn concern into action with new neuroscience literacy event
What began as a conversation between students last fall has grown into a funded neuroscience literacy event this spring.
February 04, 2026
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Class of 2025 reports 97 percent placement rate
The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center (CAC) is pleased to report that within six months of graduation, 97 percent of Class of 2025 graduates were employed or enrolled in continuing education
January 28, 2026
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Krebs AI Series returns in Spring 2026, introducing Community Lifelong Learning Series
Community members are invited to participate in a second session of the College's Krebs AI Series—offering the dynamic curriculum that captured audiences last fall—with additional learning opportunities debuting in Spring 2026.
January 28, 2026
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How the brain judges faces: Volwiler Lecture on February 10
Beauty moves us instantly—often before we are aware of it. From a single glance at a face, our brains generate rapid judgments that shape how we feel, think, and behave toward others.
January 27, 2026
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Benjamin Goluboff releases new speculative biography in verse
Professor of English Benjamin Goluboff's new book, Moe Asch: A Speculative Life in Verse and Other Poems, combines poems inspired by the life of American record executive Moe Asch with a series on a relatively unknown American portraitist, and an eclectic selection called “Chicago, Arts and Letters, Other.”
January 26, 2026
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A night as a Chicago Blackhawk: David Nozzolillo ’03 takes to the ice at the United Center
Forester Hockey alumnus David Nozzolillo ’03 got the call of a lifetime on Friday, January 9, when the shorthanded Chicago Blackhawks called upon him to serve as their backup goaltender.
January 22, 2026
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Carla Arnell proposes a new model for writing instruction for Inside Higher Ed
Associate Dean of the Faculty and Professor of English Carla Arnell recently penned an opinion piece for the higher education publication Inside Higher Ed. In her article, “Bio Lab, Chem Lab, Writing Lab?,” Arnell pitches a new approach to teaching writing in the wake of AI.
January 21, 2026
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Julia Berkowitz releases new math textbook
Director of Academic Support Services Julia Berkowitz recently published a textbook, Fundamental Concepts of College Mathematics: Preparation for First College-Level Courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Sciences.
January 15, 2026
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Chicago NPR affiliate turns to Ahmad Sadri for Iran conflict insight
WBEZ, Chicago’s National Public Radio news station, interviewed Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri for a news story on potential US military intervention in Iran.
January 12, 2026
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Rebecca Graff invited to speak at Stanford University on January 21
The Stanford Archaeology Center will host Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Museum Studies Rebecca Graff as a presenter at its prestigious Lunch Club Series on January 21.
January 10, 2026
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Professor and alum’s research paper named ‘year’s best’ by noted academic journal
A research paper co-authored by Assistant Professor of Business Cassondra Batz-Barbarich and Farhan Ahmed ’24 received the 2025 Best Paper Award by the Journal of Personnel Psychology, the journal in which it appeared a year ago.
January 09, 2026
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Students take neuroscience research, teaching innovation, and public leadership to the global stage
Seven Lake Forest College neuroscience students brought their research to an international audience last semester, presenting original work alongside faculty mentors at the annual Society for Neuroscience (SfN) meeting—the world’s largest brain research conference.
December 22, 2025
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Ask an expert: A peek behind Lake Forest College's admissions process
When it comes to applying for college, it helps to have the power of expert knowledge at your back. Here are some commonly asked questions about our college application process, answered by someone on the inside.
December 09, 2025
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Mock trial team earns top honors, builds momentum in contests
Lake Forest College’s Mock Trial team continued its impressive early-season run with standout performances at Purdue University’s Boiler Bash Invitational on November 15–16.
December 08, 2025
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Léa Asopjio '26 presents at 2025 Midwest Modern Language Association conference
Data science major and French minor Léa Asopjio '26 recently presented a paper at the Midwest Modern Language Association (MMLA) 2025 conference at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
December 05, 2025
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Chris White explores the music of ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ on WGN
WGN News invited Teaching Associate in Music Chris White to explain the history of the soundtrack behind A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ahead of his trio’s November performances of the iconic jazz score.
December 04, 2025
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Lake Forest College ranks #35 in US for student experience
Lake Forest College has been recognized for delivering one of the nation’s best college experiences, earning the #35 ranking in the United States for Student Experience in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges Rankings.
November 25, 2025
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Students put coding and data skills into practice at the College's first Hackathon
The College hosted its first-ever Hackathon on November 16, offering students the chance to participate in an applied coding competition to solve real-world problems.
November 24, 2025
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Season of Gratitude: Foresters share how they give back to the College and community
At Lake Forest College, Forester spirit extends far beyond the classroom. It lives in the countless ways members of the Forester Family give back to our campus and community—through generosity, mentorship, service, and leadership.
November 20, 2025
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Cynthia Hahn releases third book of poems, Haiku for the Journey
Professor of French and Chair of Modern Languages and Literatures Cynthia Hahn's third book of poetry, Haiku for the Journey, will be published by Finishing Line Press, on March 13, 2026.
November 17, 2025
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Pop genius and poetic insight shine in packed Taylor Swift talk
Lake Forest College sparkled with excitement on November 10 as Harvard University professor, poet, and passionate Swiftie Dr. Stephanie Burt delivered her talk, “On the genius of Taylor Swift: A Harvard crash course on the pop superstar.”
November 17, 2025
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Rebecca Graff honored by Society of Architectural Historians
With decades of experience in urban archaeology, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Museum Studies Rebecca Graff has made a notable impact beyond her field. Her work was recently recognized with an award from the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH).
November 11, 2025
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Ben Zeller opens Princeton workshop on faith and food
This past month, Ben Zeller, the Irvin L. and Fern D. Young Presidential Professor of Religion, delivered the opening keynote address at the Faith and Food Workshop, held at Princeton Theological Seminary. The workshop explored how belief, culture, and culinary traditions shape human flourishing.
November 10, 2025
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Schneiderman leads 2025 Lake Forest Reads conversation with author
Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English Davis Schneiderman guided a lively, wide-ranging conversation with bestselling novelist William Kent Krueger at this year’s Lake Forest Reads community event, which drew strong attendance to the Gorton Center for the program’s first-ever daytime weekend gathering.
November 04, 2025
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2025 Student Lincoln Laureate: Emília de Paula Fonseca ’26
Emília de Paula Fonseca ’26 received one of the highest honors bestowed on a college student in the State of Illinois when she was inaugurated as a 2025 Student Lincoln Laureate.
October 30, 2025
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Seventeenth-annual Speed Networking creates over 4,500 networking opportunities
The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center’s signature fall event, Speed Networking, saw record-breaking turnout on Thursday, October 23.
October 29, 2025
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Esther, Frog Queen: A world premiere built on mentorship and homecoming
On the eve of Halloween, the Lake Forest College Department of Theater debuts Esther, Frog Queen, written by local playwright Julie Marie Myatt and directed by Chair of Theater and Associate Professor of Theater and Performance Studies Chloe Johnston.
October 28, 2025
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Mallory Carroll ’15 brings humanity to technology at Google
Mallory Carroll ’15 took what she learned through her sociology and anthropology (SOAN) major at the College into her career—and now she’s at Google, working to make technology more equitable for underrepresented populations.
October 15, 2025
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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend brings the Forester Family together
Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 marked our 2025 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, which was a fantastic celebration of the College! Thank you to the more than 1,100 people who registered and made it an unforgettable weekend.
October 14, 2025
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Desang Tenzin ’28 improves monastery life in Bhutan with Projects for Peace
Desang Tenzin ’28 is no stranger to building community. A computer science and economics double major, she has long been committed to fostering change in her home country of Bhutan.
October 10, 2025
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Ben Zeller to present on religion and contemporary crises on Religion & podcast
Irvin L. & Fern D. Young Presidential Professor of Religion Ben Zeller will join a panel conversation on the Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture's new podcast, Religion &.
October 09, 2025
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Ahmad Sadri interviewed on campus by international media
Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri was interviewed on campus last week by China Global TV Network: CGTV America.
October 08, 2025
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Linh Pham named among top economists by IDEAS, RePEc
In a recent assessment of top economics researchers, Assistant Professor of Economics Linh Pham was recognized by IDEAS and Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) as one of the leading authors in her field.
October 03, 2025
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Explore aging, future of education, happiness at Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week, the College’s award-winning academic outreach program that explores medical mysteries of the mind, will be held October 27–31.
October 01, 2025
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RAD Lab students publish research on intentional action
A new paper co-authored by Associate Professor of Philosophy and Neuroscience Paul Henne and students in Henne's Reasons and Decisions (RAD) Lab examines why people say agents act more intentionally with respect to an outcome than to the specific means that produce it—the Kraemer Effect.
September 30, 2025
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Celebrate fall like a Forester
A crisp breeze, a touch of color on the leaves, and students flooding back to campus. The fall semester of college is all about new beginnings supported by long-standing traditions.
September 30, 2025
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AI and literature at the European Beat Studies Network Conference
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, presented his recent research at the European Beat Studies Network’s 2025 conference in Hildesheim, Germany.
September 23, 2025
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Lake Forest College ranks high in latest U.S. News report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Lake Forest College #3 in the nation for Social Mobility and #11 in the Best Value Schools category in its 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings released today.
September 17, 2025
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Dean Kousiounelos ’25 earns National Science Foundation fellowship
Dean Kousiounelos ’25 has always moved between two worlds—art and science. This polar pairing recently earned him one of the nation’s most competitive awards, the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP).
September 12, 2025
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Chicago Tribune publishes essay by President Sosulski on value of the humanities
The Chicago Tribune published an important guest commentary on the value of humanities by Lake Forest College President Michael J. Sosulski on September 10.
September 11, 2025
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Lake Forest pride shines at first D3 football game in Arizona
Lake Forest College made history on September 6, 2025, when the Foresters played in the first-ever NCAA Division III football game in the state of Arizona.
September 10, 2025
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Preparing college students for an AI-powered future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the future. Here's how we're preparing our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
September 10, 2025
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Helen Bond brings West African drumming to Bemidji, featured on PBS
Helen Bond, lecturer in music at Lake Forest College, was featured on Lakeland PBS for leading a weeklong artaist in residency series of West African drumming workshops in Bemidji, Minnesota.
September 09, 2025
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Everything parents need to know about their college student's first year
It's natural to feel concerned about how your child will adjust to college life and how you can best support them. Here’s a guide to help you navigate your college student's first year with confidence.
August 27, 2025
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Office for CARE opens at Lake Forest College
Community. Advocacy. Resources. Empowerment. These are the core pillars that drive the work of the College's new Office for CARE, which opened on August 25.
August 26, 2025
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HUMAN team deepens partnership with University of Bergen’s Center for Digital Narrative
In early August, faculty leaders and administrators from Lake Forest College’s $1.2 million HUMAN grant from the Mellon Foundation traveled to the University of Bergen to collaborate with colleagues at the Center for Digital Narrative (CDN).
August 25, 2025
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Building a safer campus: $1M investment enhances security systems
Information Technology Services (ITS), in collaboration with Public Safety and Facilities Management, has completed a major campus-wide security system upgrade in time for the new academic year.
August 21, 2025
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Welcome, Class of 2029 and new transfer students!
Lake Forest College welcomed 394 members of the Class of 2029 and 89 new transfer students on the first day of classes on Thursday, August 21.
August 19, 2025
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Rudi Batzell publishes op-eds with student collaborator
Associate Professor of History Rudi Batzell wrote two op-eds recently published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Los Angeles Sentinel that build on his recently published book, Organizing Workers in the Shadow of Slavery: Global Inequality, Racial Boundaries, and the Rise of Unions in American and British Capitalism, 1870–1929.
August 14, 2025
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2026 Princeton Review rankings and what they reveal about Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College has been named one of the Best 391 Colleges, Best Value Colleges, and Best Midwest Colleges by The Princeton Review.
August 12, 2025
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Students address crisis of addiction in 2025 Public Policy Analysis Challenge
From harm reduction strategies to gaming regulations, Lake Forest College students tackled the multifaceted crisis of addiction during the 2024-2025 Public Policy Analysis Challenge.
August 11, 2025
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Learning by doing: How Shane Hathaway ’24 turned a senior thesis into a career
What began as a class assignment turned into a published study, a life-changing summer in California, and an unlikely passion for ants.
August 06, 2025
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Spike and Judy Gummere make transformative $5 million gift
Few individuals have left a mark on Lake Forest College like Spike Gummere.
July 31, 2025
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Leslie Casares ’26 makes College history with national science scholarship win
When neuroscience major and music minor Leslie Casares ’26 decided to apply for a national science scholarship, she didn’t tell anyone—not even her research mentor.
July 24, 2025
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Davis Rowe ’25 presents research at 2025 SPP meeting at Cornell University
What makes people change their minds? That’s the question Davis Rowe ’25 set out to explore—and the one that took him to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York this summer to present at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Philosophy and Psychology (SPP).
July 17, 2025
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Library awarded grant to digitize historic Patterson family letters
Lake Forest College has received a $3,000 grant from the Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board to digitize a significant part of its Special Collections—correspondence between Joseph Medill Patterson and his three daughters.
July 15, 2025
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Lilly Cottingham '28 competes in national weightlifting competition
For Lilly Cottingham '28, the satisfaction of weightlifting comes from surprising yourself with your own strength.
July 07, 2025
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Lake Forest College names Dr. Mike Sosulski as fifteenth president
Illinois native brings visionary leadership, national liberal arts impact to Lake Forest
July 02, 2025
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In memoriam: President Emeritus Eugene Hotchkiss III
A visionary leader, trusted mentor, and cherished neighbor who helped shape Lake Forest College and the community beyond
June 25, 2025
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Tracy Wamarema ’28 films documentary through Richter Scholar Program
As an international first-year student from Kenya, participating in the Richter Scholar Program was a cocktail of “firsts”: my first summer in America, my first interaction with Hindu culture, and my first real taste of independent fieldwork.
June 18, 2025
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Van Ness House dedication honors $5M gift from alumni family
Lake Forest College celebrated a momentous occasion on Friday, June 13, with the naming of a beloved campus building in recognition of a transformational gift from distinguished alumni Gardiner “Gary” Van Ness III ’64 and Jessie (Steiner) Van Ness ’69.
June 05, 2025
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WTTW-Chicago turns to Rebecca Graff for historical context on 1893 World’s Fair
A WTTW-Chicago film crew interviewed Associate Professor of Anthropology Rebecca Graff on campus for her insight on the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition for an upcoming Chicago Stories program.
June 03, 2025
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Professor Karen Kirk publishes paper with eight student co-authors
Professor of Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Foster G. and Mary W. McGaw Professorship in the Life Sciences, Karen Kirk worked with eight undergraduate co-authors to examine how telomerase RNA (TER) is handled inside cells of the fungus, Aspergillus nidulans.
May 29, 2025
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Lake Forest College to add dance, cheer, men’s volleyball in 2026–27
Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Catanzaro announced today that Forester Athletics will grow to 28 programs in 2026-27 with the addition of cheerleading, a dance team, and men’s volleyball.
May 27, 2025
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Jim Catanzaro named Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics
Lake Forest College Vice President for Enrollment and Campus Life Chris Ellertson announced that, following a national search, Jim Catanzaro has been selected as the College’s Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics and will officially assume that role immediately.
May 22, 2025
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Brian McCammack awarded fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of Environmental Studies Brian McCammack was recently awarded a $60,000 fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) for his book project, Black, Brown, and Green: The Origins of Environmental Justice in the 1970s.
May 20, 2025
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Karla Perez ’23 earns top honor in PhD program at Stanford
Karla Perez ’23 was named to the 2025 cohort of 84 new Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) at Stanford University.
May 19, 2025
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The Class of 2025 find success after Commencement
Graduating is a remarkable milestone for those who enroll in college. The Class of 2025 produced 442 graduates, many of whom have already taken first steps in their future careers.
May 13, 2025
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025
The Lake Forest College Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony took place under sunny skies on Wasylik Field on South Campus on the morning of Saturday, May 10.
May 08, 2025
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Students, faculty, and staff honored at 2025 Leadership Awards
The Gates Center honors individual student leaders, student organizations, and faculty leaders at the Leadership Awards Ceremony each spring. This year awards were presented to students, faculty, and student organizations.
May 06, 2025
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Phi Beta Kappa inductees celebrate admittance to prestigious honors society
Eligible students were inducted into the Lake Forest College Phi Beta Kappa Chapter (Theta of Illinois), during a ceremony in Brown Hall's Tarble Room on April 28, 2025.
May 02, 2025
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WGN News spotlights Lake Forest College premiere inspired by young cancer survivor
A powerful story of music, resilience, and hope reached a wider audience on May 1, 2025, when WGN News aired a 4-minute feature on Lake Forest College’s musical premiere inspired by 11-year-old cancer survivor, Kamila.
May 02, 2025
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Students identify real-world solutions in 2025 Venture Design Challenge
The 2025 Venture Design Challenge finals were held on April 26 in the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel. This year, two teams shared the prize title.
April 30, 2025
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Leading the way with AI: Lake Forest College announces new artificial intelligence minor
Beginning in Fall 2025, Lake Forest College students can explore artificial intelligence (AI) through a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary minor.
April 28, 2025
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Nu Rho Psi hosts event exploring connections between social media and the brain
On March 20, 2025, the Lake Forest College chapter of Nu Rho Psi hosted "Demure Perspectives on Social Media"—an interactive educational event exploring the nuanced relationship between the brain and social media.
April 25, 2025
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Psychology students present at Midwest Psychological Association conference in Chicago
In an impressive representation of student research coming out of a single department, 16 undergraduate psychology students presented their accepted research over the annual Midwest Psychological Association (MPA) conference.
April 25, 2025
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Ahmad Sadri speaks at Chicago’s 2025 Nowruz celebration
Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri attended the 2025 Nowruz celebration at Chicago City Hall on April 8.
April 23, 2025
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Foresters present ‘Decolonizing Bodyminds’ research at Midwest conference
Seven students from Professor of Anthropology Holly Swyers’ Decolonizing Bodyminds and Their Relations class presented at the 2025 Midwest Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), held April 11 at Indiana University South Bend.
April 21, 2025
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Kate Feist ’27 wins 2025 Goldwater Scholarship for Parkinson’s research
Science double major and student-athlete Kate Feist ’27 has been named a 2025 Goldwater Scholarship recipient for her research on the causes of Parkinson’s disease, the prestigious national organization announced.
April 18, 2025
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Desang Tenzin '28 awarded Projects for Peace grant to improve monastery living conditions
Economics and computer science double major Desang Lhaki Tenzin '28 grew up in Bhutan, where many monasteries face significant resource challenges. With the support of a Davis Projects for Peace grant, Tenzin is determined to change this.
April 17, 2025
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Students present, win poster awards at national fruit fly conference
Three Lake Forest College students and one alum attended the Genetics Society of America's Drosophila Genetics Research Conference in San Diego, California, March 19-23.
April 15, 2025
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Band, Orchestra, Choir to premiere original piece inspired by girl’s cancer journey
On Friday, April 25, the Lake Forest College Band, Orchestra, and Choir will present the world premiere of an original composition inspired by the story of 12-year-old Kamila, a resilient young girl from Lake in the Hills, Illinois who beat cancer.
April 14, 2025
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Ben Zeller named an ACM Academic Leadership Fellow
Professor and Chair of Religion Ben Zeller has been selected as the Lake Forest College Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Academic Leadership Fellow for a 2-year term beginning July 1, 2025.
April 11, 2025
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Courtney Pierre Joseph in new PBS documentary on Chicago’s lakefront
Associate Professor of History and African American Studies Courtney Pierre Joseph is featured in a new WTTW documentary, “Touring Chicago’s Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer” premieres 7 p.m. (CDT) on Monday, April 14.
April 10, 2025
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Symposium 2025 celebrates student achievement in day-long event
On April 8, the Lake Forest College community gathered for Student Symposium 2025, the College’s annual celebration of student creativity and academic achievement.
April 10, 2025
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Foresters reconnect and build careers at 2025 In The Loop Mixer
More than 200 students, alumni, and employer partners gathered on Thursday, April 3 at the Bank of America building in downtown Chicago for the 2025 In The Loop Mixer—an annual event that brings the Forester community together for networking, mentorship, and career-building conversations.
April 07, 2025
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Sadri’s ‘Shahnameh’ translation earns praise and global invitation
Less than two weeks after his new Shahnameh was published on March 18, 2025, Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri was making news globally.
April 04, 2025
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Schwalbe research students earn top honors at conferences
Spring 2025 has been a landmark semester for Assistant Professor of Biology Margot Schwalbe and students in her research lab.
April 02, 2025
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Student tutors present research at Midwestern Writing Center Association conference
Four Lake Forest College students who work in the College's Writing Center as tutors attended and presented research at the Midwestern Writing Center Association (MWCA) conference March 13-15.
April 01, 2025
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Students build professional skills at Career-A-Palooza 2025
At Career-A-Palooza, students choose from a variety of sessions and activities where they learn valuable career-building skills that will help them apply for and secure jobs and internships as well as narrow down their fields of interest.
March 31, 2025
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Folk musician Justin Lansing ’07 named 2025 Commencement speaker
Grammy Award-winning folk musician Justin Lansing ’07 will deliver the 2025 Lake Forest College Commencement address on Saturday, May 10.
March 18, 2025
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Artist in Residence events bring two dance companies to campus
This year, Lake Forest College’s Artist in Residence (AIR) committee invited two Chicago dance companies to campus for performances and workshops.
March 17, 2025
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Eukaryon to inaugurate 21st issue of award-winning journal
The print and web-based student publication Eukaryon, which highlights scholarship in the life sciences, will be inaugurated on March 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Tarble Room in Brown Hall.
March 13, 2025
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Meet the Forester mentors who help students make it
Over winter break, 242 members of the Forester network reached out to support current students through the Foresters CAREER Mentoring Program that pairs students with professionals.
March 11, 2025
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Linh Pham awarded climate grant to study economic impacts of Vietnam carbon transition
Assistant Professor of Economics Linh Pham recently won a grant to study the macroeconomic implications of the carbon transition in Vietnam.
March 10, 2025
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Josh Hedge publishes article on Utah dinosaur egg diversity
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Josh Hedge recently published an article on fossil eggshell diversity of the Mussentuchit Member in the scientific journal PLOS One.
March 06, 2025
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Ridges Sanctuary, College affiliation opens new doors to learning
Lake Forest College is pleased to announce a budding interdisciplinary affiliation with The Ridges Sanctuary, a leading environmental conservation organization in Bailey’s Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin.
March 03, 2025
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Neuroscience achieves departmental status at Lake Forest College
The newest department on campus represents one of the top five majors for Lake Forest College students. Neuroscience, formerly under the wings of the Departments of Biology and Psychology, has been elevated to full department status.
February 25, 2025
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HUMAN Residency Fellows to explore AI through the humanities
Ragdale, in conjunction with Lake Forest College, is pleased to announce the recipients of the HUMAN Residency Fellowship, made possible by the Mellon Foundation.
February 24, 2025
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Ahmad Sadri to discuss enduring power of Shahnameh in NYC Public Library event
Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri, a distinguished translator and scholar of Persian literature, will participate in a special event exploring the enduring legacy of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh in the New York Public Library on March 12.
February 21, 2025
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Sean Menke receives NSF grant to uncover ant reactions to periodical cicadas
Last summer, Lake Forest's landscape was changed by the emergence of periodical cicadas that surface every 17 years. Professor of Biology Sean Menke partnered with fellow scientists to explore the impact of these cicada emergences on ant populations, and the project received a grant from the National Science Foundation to enable further research.
February 20, 2025
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Vocalist's on-campus performance highlighted in Classic Chicago
A recent article in Classic Chicago magazine, “Lake Forest College: Celebrating Town and Gown,” spotlighted a special evening of music and community at Lake Forest College.
February 18, 2025
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Lake Forest College mock trial teams shine at regional tournament
Lake Forest College’s mock trial program continues to grow in strength and success, as two teams competed at the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) regional tournament at the University of Notre Dame in early February.
February 18, 2025
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Class of 2024 reports 97 percent placement rate
The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center (CAC) is pleased to report that within six months of graduation, 97 percent of Class of 2024 graduates were employed or enrolled in continuing education
February 17, 2025
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Paper published on how job ad wording affects women’s career decisions
Research that began as a Richter Scholar Program project four years ago with Farhan Ahmed ’24 under Assistant Professor of Business Cassondra Batz-Barbarich was recently published in the Journal of Personnel Psychology.
February 14, 2025
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Study uncovers unexpected relationship between banks and peer-to-peer lending
Lake Forest College professors and students challenge conventional wisdom with groundbreaking research.
February 05, 2025
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Omicron Delta Kappa inducts outstanding students in annual ceremony
Lake Forest College recently celebrated the induction of new members into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a prestigious national leadership honor society.
February 03, 2025
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Lake Forest College to host free VITA tax preparation services
IRS-certified students and alumni from Lake Forest College will provide free, in-person tax-preparation services to qualifying community members filing 2024 returns this spring.
January 28, 2025
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Brian McCammack awarded NEH fellowship for environmental justice project
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of Environmental Studies Brian McCammack was recently awarded a $60,000 fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for his book project, Black, Brown, and Green: The Origins of Environmental Justice in the 1970s.
January 24, 2025
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Todd Beer study on conservation, gender equality, and education published
Associate Professor and Chair of the Sociology and Anthropology Department Todd Beer, recently published a peer-reviewed research article in The Sociological Quarterly, the official journal of the Midwest Sociological Society.
January 24, 2025
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Map your future: a junior’s guide to the college search
Congratulations! Your college search starts now, and as a high school junior (or maybe even a sophomore), you're ahead of the game—and that's something to be proud of.
January 23, 2025
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Courtney Joseph, RL Watson lead students in preserving Black history of Lake Forest
A grant from the National Archives has enabled Associate Professor of History and African American Studies Courtney Joseph and Assistant Professor of English and African American Studies RL Watson to lead students in researching the Black history of Lake Forest, Illinois. Halfway through the grant cycle, the team has already accomplished a noteworthy amount of work.
January 13, 2025
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New Foresters begin on first day of spring semester
The skies deceivingly shone bright blue while temperatures remained frigid throughout the first day of classes on Monday, January 13, 2025.
December 11, 2024
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Nicolas Rubio '25 releases original EP and music videos
Nicolas Rubio '25 completed his schooling in Chile and was just starting law school when he decided to pivot entirely and move to Lake Forest, Illinois to pursue music at the College.
December 09, 2024
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Corporate visit shapes next generation of finance leaders
The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center (CAC) recently hosted an unforgettable career exploration event at BMO Harris Wealth Management in downtown Chicago. With over 45 attendees, it was the largest company visit for the Business, Finance, and Data Science career pathway in the past six years—a testament to the incredible opportunities available to Lake Forest College students.
November 22, 2024
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Foresters present at international Neuroscience 2024 conference
Sixteen life science students and four faculty members attended the largest brain conference in the world October 5–8 in Chicago.
November 19, 2024
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Students to host panel discussion at Lake Forest-Lake Bluff History Center
On Wednesday, November 20, three Lake Forest College students who have spent months researching the history of Black Presence at the College will take part in a panel session that will focus on the latest discoveries the students have made.
November 18, 2024
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Lake Forest College to support green energy through Renewable Energy Credits
The College will purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) representing 100 percent of its energy use for the year 2025.
November 12, 2024
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Finance students, faculty, and staff meet global figures at Chicago finance conference
Associate Professor of Finance Muris Hadzic and Vice President for Career Advancement and Strategic Initiatives Jackie Slaats accompanied 16 Lake Forest College students to the annual Invest For Kids (IFK) conference hosted in Chicago on October 22.
November 08, 2024
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Schneiderman interviews bestselling author for Lake Forest Reads
Several hundred community members gathered at the Gorton Community Center on November 1 to hear Lake Forest College’s Davis Schneiderman interview Shelby Van Pelt about her bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures as part of the annual Lake Forest Reads program, organized and planned by the Lake Forest Library, and sponsored by the Friends of Lake Forest Library.
November 08, 2024
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Brain Awareness Week, Glassman Symposium draws interested crowds
Last week’s Brain Awareness Week, held October 28–30, and the correlated 12th annual Robert R. Glassman Memorial Syposium, held October 31–November 1, wrapped up another successful year showcasing medical mysteries of the mind through a number of public events on campus.
October 31, 2024
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Students and alumni share takeaways from 2024 Speed Networking
The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center’s signature fall event, Speed Networking, provided students with the opportunity to meet with professionals in the Forester Network for short networking rounds where they gained valuable career advice, practiced essential networking skills, and learned about available internships and jobs.
October 30, 2024
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Showcasing Chicago: Josh Moulton ’00 exhibits art during 2024 Homecoming
As Josh Moulton ’00 stood in the Durand Art Institute surrounded by his paintings of Chicago, he reflected on a dream realized: showcasing his work at the very place where he studied and practiced his art over two decades ago.
October 29, 2024
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Students organize Caf takeover for Indigenous Peoples' Day to educate, inform
On Indigenous Peoples' Day earlier this month, students belonging to the Native American and Indigenous Students empowerment group (NAIS) organized a takeover of the Caf to educate the Lake Forest College community on native foods and indigenous cuisine.
October 28, 2024
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Lake Forest College eligible for US Department of Education ranking for Excellence and Equity
Lake Forest College was recently recognized as eligible to apply for the new College Excellence and Equity list by the US Department of Education (ED).
October 22, 2024
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College’s award-winning Brain Awareness Week begins October 28
Brain Awareness Week, the College’s award-winning academic outreach program that explores medical mysteries of the mind, will be held from October 28 to November 1. This interdisciplinary program features engaging lectures with top experts from University of Pennsylvania, Pomona College, University of British Colombia, and many on-campus activities.
October 22, 2024
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Annual Glassman Brain, Mind, Behavior Symposium returns Oct. 31–Nov. 1
The 2024 Robert B. Glassman Memorial Brain, Mind, and Behavior Symposium to be held Thursday, October 31 and Friday, November 1 returns this year with an outstanding lineup of interesting academic offerings.
October 21, 2024
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Neuroscience marks 15 years of learning, growth, and community
The College’s Neuroscience Program marked a tremendous milestone—15 years—during Homecoming 2024.
October 17, 2024
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Trustees, alumni, friends of the College rally to support Schuler Scholars
When the Schuler Foundation closed, leaving Lake Forest College’s 24 Schuler Scholars without their annual $2,500 scholarships and health insurance coverage, Trustees Diana Moore and Liam Connell stepped in to help.
October 16, 2024
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Camila Pizano honored among top 16 woman conservationists in Colombia
Assistant Professor of Biology Camila Pizano will be recognized for her biodiversity and conservation work at the COP16, the United Nations’ Biodiversity Conference, in Cali, Colombia on October 24.
October 09, 2024
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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend packed with memories
We may be a bit biased, but we think our 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend was a huge success! A big thank you to the nearly 1,000 people who registered and made it an unforgettable weekend.
October 02, 2024
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Courtney Joseph featured in Chicago Tribune on Haitian contributions to Chicago
Associate Professor of History and African American Studies Courtney Joseph was recently interviewed by the Chicago Tribune for an article on the Haitian community of Chicago.
October 01, 2024
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Will Conrad awarded ‘life-changing’ $425K grant for TB research
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Will Conrad has been awarded a “life-changing” $425,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support his years-long research into the cause of tuberculosis.
September 26, 2024
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Lois Baer Barr releases novel based on family history
The Tailor's Daughter is a new novel by Associate Professor of Spanish, Emerita, Lois Baer Barr inspired by the lives of her mother’s Eastern European Jewish family living over their tailor shop in Louisville, Kentucky.
September 25, 2024
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Crain’s Chicago names William Lowry ’84 a ‘Notable Black Leader’
Crain’s Chicago Business has named Board Chairman William Lowry ’84 a 2024 Notable Black Leader. This prestigious honor highlights exceptional Black professionals in Chicago who have made significant contributions in their fields while positively impacting their communities.
September 24, 2024
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Lake Forest College shares #1 spot for Social Mobility in U.S. News rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranked Lake Forest College #1 in the nation for Social Mobility in its latest rankings. This marks the second consecutive year that Lake Forest earned the top spot, this time sharing the honor with Spelman College in Atlanta.
September 23, 2024
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Schneiderman receives Illinois Arts Council grant for AI-themed performance
Professor Davis Schneiderman has been awarded a Creative Catalyst Grant from the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) for an innovative stage performance exploring artificial intelligence through comedy and storytelling.
September 13, 2024
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Princeton Review ranks Lake Forest among ‘Best Colleges’ for 2025
Lake Forest College has been named one of the Best 390 Colleges and Best Midwest Colleges by The Princeton Review.
September 12, 2024
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Top 11 must-visit places in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, Illinois is a quiet town in Chicago's North Shore suburbs, and it's also home to the Best Liberal Arts College in the Midwest as ranked by the Wall Street Journal in 2024. Whether you're a student, parent, alum, or just visiting, here are all the places in town you should hit up.
September 05, 2024
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Enrique Treviño coaches at International Mathematical Olympiad
Professor and Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science Enrique Treviño co-coached Team Mexico for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)—the world’s premier high-school math competition—in Bath, England this summer, earning three medals and one Honorable Mention.
September 04, 2024
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Research by Camila Pizano featured at global symposium and in The Economist
The Economist featured research conducted by Assistant Professor of Biology Camila Pizano in an article covering 100 years of research on Barro Colorado Island in Panama.
August 28, 2024
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Martin Ettlin Cuitino '27 presents at international conference on sexual assault
Neuroscience and psychology double major and philosophy minor Martin Ettlin Cuitino '27 presented at the 2024 National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) in Washington, DC, this summer.
August 22, 2024
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College welcomes to campus Class of 2028, new transfer students
Noon temperatures hovered near a balmy 73 degrees on a sunny first day of classes, as the College welcomed 422 members of the Class of 2028 and 92 new transfer students, August 22.
August 20, 2024
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Shubhik DebBurman honored with national Faculty Mentor Award
Inspired and supported throughout their academic journeys by the dedicated mentorship of Disque D. & Carol Gram Deane Professor of Biological Sciences Shubhik DebBurman, life sciences alumni returned the favor by nominating him for a prestigious national faculty mentor award that he ultimately received.
August 16, 2024
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Board Chair William Lowry ’84 urges DNC visitors to explore city neighborhoods
Lake Forest College Board of Trustees Chairman William “Bill” A. Lowry ’84 penned a letter to the Chicago Sun-Times, urging visitors attending the Democratic National Convention to venture beyond the Loop and explore the diverse neighborhoods of Chicago.
August 12, 2024
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Bob Knuth nominated for Chicago theater Jeff Award for second year
For the second year in a row, Director of Theater Bob Knuth has been nominated for a 2023–24 Equity Jeff Awards nomination—Chicago’s highest theater honor—for set design on his work outside the College.
August 09, 2024
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Experiential learning: What it is and why it makes a difference for college students
For many college students, learning can take a variety of forms: listening to lectures in the classroom, conducting experiments in a lab, performing music, making art, and more. However, hands-on learning that allows students to put their skills into practice can take a wide variety of forms.
July 16, 2024
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Musician, writer, and Master of Liberal Studies: How one MLS grad is making it
Lake Forest College’s Master of Liberal Studies program accommodates students’ interests and prepares them for a broad range of successes. For Mallory Kolodziej MLS ’23, the highly customizable program impacted all areas of life.
July 02, 2024
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Lake Forest named ‘Best Value College’ by Princeton Review
Lake Forest College has been named one of The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Value Colleges, the educational services company announced.
June 25, 2024
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Maximizing your college experience: the power of big city proximity
Big school in a big city? Rural college town? With so many educational settings available, how do you pick the right college location for you? Lake Forest College students get to make the most of being near the third-largest US city no matter their area of study.
June 06, 2024
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Exploring AI and the humanities: HUMAN Residency Fellowship announced
In partnership with Lake Forest College, Ragdale—Lake Forest’s prominent artist community—has just announced the HUMAN Residency Fellowship.
June 04, 2024
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Felkey hosts webinars for nonprofits seeking meaningful inclusion
Professor of Economics Amanda J. Felkey was recently invited to deliver webinars on fostering belonging and supporting inclusion in organizations for two large nonprofits.
May 24, 2024
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Schneiderman to interview bestselling author at Lake Forest Reads event
A widow’s unexpected friendship with an octopus residing at the local aquarium leads her to uncover the truth about her son's disappearance 30 years prior—this is the subject of Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, which is this year's pick for the annual Lake Forest Reads event.
May 14, 2024
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024
The Lake Forest College Class of 2024 Commencement ceremony took place under sunny skies at Ravinia Festival Park on the morning of Saturday, May 11.
May 14, 2024
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Grateful Dead podcast hosts Krebs Center Executive Director as guest curator
Guess the Year, a popular podcast that challenges guests to identify the year a particular Grateful Dead show was performed based on audio clips and context clues, turned to Professor of English Davis Schneiderman as the guest curator of selections for its season finale.
May 13, 2024
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Five Foresters who have found their futures
With Commencement complete, each member of the Class of 2024 is embarking on a journey of self-fulfillment and career discovery.
May 07, 2024
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Sean Menke makes front page of Chicago Tribune
Professor of Biology Sean Menke is known for his extensive research on ant populations. This year, with two broods of cicadas emerging, he is investigating how the winged insects impact local ants.