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The Humanities Research Institute fosters interdisciplinary study in the humanities, arts, and social sciences at the University of Illinois.

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Intern Spotlight: Serena Naji

Meet English major Serena Naji, HRI's 2024–25 Prindable Intern.

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Odyssey Advisor Q&A

Kate Spies, Visiting Odyssey Project Academic Advisor and Student Support Coordinator, on the 2025 application process and the “magic of the humanities.”

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Celebrating Success: Odyssey Project Graduation in the News

Local station WCIA covered the 2025 graduation in which 11 students celebrated their completion of the course.

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HRI supports humanities scholars from across the University of Illinois.

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