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About HRI

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

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Jerry Dávila Named Humanities Research Institute Director

Jerry Dávila, an expert in Latin American history and a leader in global humanities, will become the next director of the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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“Your Story Matters”: Rita Dove's Inside Scoop

David Prindable Intern Lucy Roller attended the Rita Dove Inside Scoop event and shares her reflections on the experience.

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Internship Spotlight: Lucy Roller

Meet Lucy Roller, an English and creative writing student who served as HRI's 2025–26 Prindable Intern.

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HRI supports humanities scholars from across the University of Illinois.

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