Congratulations to Illinois Doctoral Alumna Alleen Betzenhauser, Ph.D., for being selected as the next Director of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) as of April 1, 2025, and also serve as the Illinois State Archaeologist! Alleen brings more than two decades of expertise in... Read full story Congratulations to Illinois Doctoral Alumna Alleen Betzenhauser, Ph.D., for being selected as the next Director of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) and will also serve as the Illinois State Archaeologist!

In 1898, two male lions terrorized an encampment of bridge builders on the Tsavo River in Kenya. The lions, which were massive and maneless, crept into the camp at night, raided the tents and dragged off their victims. In a new study, Field Museum researchers collaborated with scientists at... Read full story Ripan S. Malhi contributes to genomic study that identifies human, animal hair in ‘man-eater’ lions’ teeth

Interested in a hands-on study abroad experience? Apply for the 2025 Valley of Peace Archaeology field school 'Community Archaeology at the Ancient Maya City of Rivera, Belize' with renowned Illinois Archaeologist Dr. Lisa Lucero for six-weeks in Belize!... Read full story Join the 2025 Valley of Peace Archaeology field school 'Community Archaeology at the Ancient Maya City of Rivera, Belize'!