Arts
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Shaping the narrative
Carey Cranston oversees the only national museum dedicated to celebrating the written word.
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On the aisle
She was called a queen. She was called a viper. Whichever side you were on, Claudia Cassidy’s power in Chicago was indisputable.
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Art since 1948
In celebration of Illinois’ enduring commitment to collecting modern and contemporary art, Krannert Art Museum’s new permanent collections installation, “Art Since 1948,” showcases more than fifty objects made from 1948 to the present.
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Writers and their tools
A recent exhibit in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library recently highlighted a variety of treasures from the vault.
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Designing the iconic Chicago Theatre
Illinois grads played center stage in designing this State Street landmark in 1921…and in rescuing it sixty years later.
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Drawn to the city
Nate Azark (FAA ’01) is the owner of 12 Line Studio, a firm that does design work for national brands and local startups. His distinctive style, including hand lettering and screen printing, has also been featured on concert posters and album covers.
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Illinois storytellers: Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers talks about 826CHI, the Chicago chapter of his nonprofit that provides tutoring support for young writers and aims to illuminate children’s voices around the world.
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The art of research
Not only are the results of our research powerful…they are beautiful.
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Writing the first drafts of war
For Chad Garland (LAS ’11), reporting on the war against ISIS in Iraq requires body armor, bravery, and not a small amount of wits and wisdom—much of which he credits to his days at Illinois as he earned degrees in Russian language and literature and rhetoric.