“To Someone More Precious Than Gold”: Love Letters to Margaret Bordner from Olympian Harold M. Osborn

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Written by Jessica Followell The Student Life and Cultures Archives recently acquired the letters of Olympian Harold M. Osborn. Dating from September 1924 through August 1928, Harold corresponded with Margaret Estelle Bordner. These letters chronicled their long-distance romance and courtship, with the couple ultimately marrying on September 7th, 1928. After... Read More

Illini Everywhere: Chilean Illini, Since 1914

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Since at least 1914, Chilean students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Chilean Illini have included agricultural economists, ceramic engineers, chemical engineers, chemists, civil engineers, dancers, educators, electrical engineers, industrial engineers, musicians, physicists, professors, student leaders, and writers too. Read on to learn more about early Chilean Illini!

Illini Everywhere: Costa Rican Illini, Since 1908

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Since at least 1908, Costa Rican students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Costa Rican Illini have included civil engineers, economists, educators, electrical engineers, industrial engineers, journalists, linguists, mechanical engineers, politicians, singers, soccer players, university professors, and a vice president too. Read on to learn more about early... Read More