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KNOWLEDGE THAT ILLUMINATES

The Center for Advanced Study sheds light on interdisciplinary thought that starts conversation, inspires action, and transforms the world.

Support for Faculty

This is where your scholarship flourishes. At the Center for Advanced Study, we’re here to celebrate your ideas, support your research, and promote your accomplishments.

Upcoming Public Events
Monday
Nov 11
MillerComm Lecture Series
Vicki Bennett aka People Like Us (UK)
6:00pm

Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
600 South Gregory
Urbana

Thursday
Nov 14
MillerComm Lecture Series
Monique Mojica
,
Brenda Farnell
4:30pm

Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
600 South Gregory
Urbana

Tuesday
Dec 03
Presentations
Mattia Gazzola
,
Ned O'Gorman
11:00am-1:00pm

Levis Faculty Center, Room 210
919 W. Illinois St
Urbana

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Engage with the world’s most talked-about scholars, artists, and scientists at the Center for Advanced Study’s free and open events.

Brilliance
Thrives

Since 1959, the Center for Advanced Study has recognized the world’s top scholars by providing fertile ground where insights are shared, discoveries are revealed, and interdisciplinary connections are made.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

CAS offers faculty time off from teaching in order to pursue a research or creative project, and also helps bring to campus a steady flow of world-class scholars and performing artists for public events and small group meetings.

Dialogue
Thrives

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