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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
Tuesday
Jan 30
Presentations
Andiara Schwingel
,
Sangjin Kim
11:00am-1:00pm

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

Thursday
Feb 15
MillerComm Lecture Series
Jody Sperling
5:00 pm

Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
600 South Gregory, Urbana

Friday
Feb 23
Presentations
Cory Suski
,
Craig Koslofsky
11:00am-1:00pm

Levis Faculty Center, Room 208
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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