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American Studies
With Chicago just 30 miles south of 91ÉçÇø, many students and faculty make use of its vast resources. Some take their exploration of race, gender, religion, politics, or the intersections of those fields, down Route 66, to their home states, and into off-campus study programs. What does it mean to be American? Start with a look around the College.
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December 19, 2023
Wall Street Journal ranks 91ÉçÇø ‘Best in Midwest’
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September 18, 2023
91ÉçÇø takes top spot on U.S. News ‘Social Mobility’ ranking
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September 07, 2023
Wall Street Journal, Forbes rank 91ÉçÇø one of top in nation
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Contact Us
Siobhan Moroney
Associate Professor of Politics
Chair of American Studies
Chair of Legal Studies
Brown Hall 430
847-735-5132
moroney@mx.lakeforest.edu
Kathy Hawkins
Department Assistant
Brown Hall 255
847-735-5122
khawkins@lakeforest.edu
Prachi Rangan
Department Assistant
Brown Hall 255
847-735-5121
prangan@lakeforest.edu