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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December 11, 2025
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Eileen Newcomer ’13 expands voter access through League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Eileen Newcomer ’13’s journey from a prospective Lake Forest College student to Deputy Director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin illustrates how a supportive, enriching Forester education can lead to personal growth and an impactful career.
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 21, 2025
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Soo Young Lee named to the Steinway Music Teacher Hall of Fame
Piano faculty member and President of the Society of American Musicians Dr. Soo Young Lee has been named to the Steinway & Sons Music Teacher Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved for North America’s most dedicated and inspiring piano educators.
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 12, 2025
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Celebrating research and creativity at the Glassman Symposium
The 2025 Robert B. Glassman Memorial Brain, Mind, and Behavior Symposium brought together the Forester community for two days of exploration into the science of the brain and the art of human expression.
November 12, 2025
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Where it all began: Brett Palmero ’20 returns to the College to teach biology
Five years after graduating from Lake Forest College, Brett Palmero ’20 returns to the Lillard Science Center to teach in the same classrooms he once occupied as a student.
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 07, 2025
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Golden Foresters Luncheon celebrates lifelong connections across generations
During this year’s Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Lake Forest College welcomed back members of the Class of 1974 and earlier for the annual Golden Foresters Luncheon—a new tradition celebrating alumni who graduated 51 or more years ago.
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.
November 03, 2025
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Poetry by Lois Baer Barr featured in Mexican webzine and Holocaust exhibit
Through poetry and art, Associate Professor of Spanish Emerita Lois Baer Barr honors memory, music, and the enduring power of words.
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 13, 2025
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Students celebrate Moon Festival with food, music, and community
In a celebration of culture and community, the executive boards of the Chinese Club, Japanese Club, and United Asia came together to host the legendary Moon Festival—a cherished tradition across many Asian cultures.
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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Glassman Symposium to showcase faculty, alumni, student research
The 2025 Robert B. Glassman Memorial Brain, Mind, and Behavior Symposium will take place Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, featuring an engaging lineup of academic presentations and research.
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 28, 2025
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Laurel Robbins ’23 awarded coveted national fellowship to fund PhD work
When Laurel Robbins ’23 learned she received the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Award, she was surrounded by friends, all anxiously awaiting the results.
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 07, 2025
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From Lake Forest to Cambridge: Sam Bickersteth ’24 pursues PhD in philosophy of religion
After graduating from Lake Forest College, Sam Bickersteth ’24 returned home to England to pursue a master’s degree in the philosophy of religion at the University of Cambridge, and he will begin his PhD there in the same field this fall.
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 16, 2025
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Catherine Reedy tapped for reaction to Folger Shakespeare Library immersive performance
When Shakespeare’s Coriolanus spilled off the stage and into the crowd during a bold, immersive performance in Chicago, Visiting Assistant Professor of English Catherine Reedy was not just watching the play—she was living it.
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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Life-changing opportunities: How the College shaped Matthew Hunt ’92’s career in fashion
Matthew Hunt ’92 has spent his career working for and alongside some of the most influential names, faces, and brands in fashion and popular culture, and he credits his success to Lake Forest College.
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 04, 2025
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Rob Mermin ’71 uses mime training to find Parkinson’s symptom relief
When most college students decide to backpack around Europe, many bring a camera and a comfortable pair of sneakers. But when Rob Mermin ’71 left for Paris with $50 in his pocket during the summer of ’69, he packed a red clown nose, a pair of baggy pants, and ran away to join the circus—literally.
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 16, 2025
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Carla Arnell publishes new paper based on student literary research
Professor of English Carla Arnell’s new article “George MacDonald, A.E. Waite, and the Golden Stair from Victorian Fantasy to Edwardian Mystical Fiction” is being published this month in the journal Renascence.
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 05, 2025
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Ed Wingenbach ’91 to serve as next president of the American College of Greece
Ed Wingenbach ’91 has spent his career emphasizing the importance of a liberal arts education. In July, he’ll promote that value internationally as he leads the American College of Greece as its next president.
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.
May 01, 2025
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Science students present at national BMB conference
Nine science majors, an alumnus, and two faculty members attended the 2025 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) national meeting in Chicago, April 12–15. Five students presented their research.
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 09, 2025
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Students explore math research and innovation at statewide conference
From exploring artificial intelligence to uncovering the role of equity in math education, students had the opportunity to engage with big ideas and inspiring scholars at the 2025 Illinois Sectional Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), held March 28–29 at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois.
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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Full circle: Kyra Vidas ’18 reflects on her path to success
Kyra Vidas ’18, Director of Basketball Operations for the WNBA team Phoenix Mercury, returned to campus for the 2025 Curtis Family Lecture Series to share her career success story and the importance of appreciating the experiences and people who shape your life.
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 07, 2025
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2025 Forester Day raises funds for areas across campus
Forester Day, the College’s annual day of giving, generated $750,000 in gifts from more than 1,640 donors for areas across campus, including annual scholarships, the Forester Fund, the College’s endowment, student leadership programs, and more.
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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Olivia Smith ’21 carves her own path as a medical tattoo artist
As a medical tattoo artist, Olivia Smith ’21 spends her days restoring confidence in her clients, helping them feel comfortable in their own skin.
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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Foresters in love: Alumni share stories of finding "the one” on campus
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our alumni to share their Lake Forest College love stories. From meet-cutes during classes and at parties to the admissions office and a hockey locker room, these stories span decades and capture the moments when sparks flew and lasting love began.
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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Tom Whalen ’01 at the helm of TITAN submersible investigation
The implosion of the TITAN submersible on June 18, 2023 gripped the world’s attention, and Lieutenant Commander Tom Whalen ’01 found himself at the center of the investigation into this devastating tragedy.
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.
January 07, 2025
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Amy Budde ’19 returns to the College as Head Women’s Hockey Coach
Amy Budde ‘19 is living her dream.
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.
December 04, 2024
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Mentorship in action: Ajit Sharma ’23 gains legal experience from Antonio Musillami ’00
When aspiring attorney Ajit Sharma ’23 was searching for a job after graduation, he utilized the College’s vast alumni network to connect with real estate attorney Antonio Musillami ’00, who owns a law firm in Chicago. Musillami’s firm hired Sharma as a paralegal, and he has now been working there for more than a year.
December 03, 2024
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Organismal biology class gains insight at Field Museum
Being so close to the third largest city in the US allows faculty to add a unique dimension to in-class work with out-of-class trips to such enlightening destinations as the Field Museum of Chicago.
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.