Description: Winton Solberg, professor emeritus in the Department of History, wrote numerous articles and published multiple books on the University of Illinois’s history. Born in 1922, Solberg grew up during the Great Depression and served in World War II, and after the war decided to pursue a PhD in history. He came to the University of Illinois in 1961, when university … Read More
Wendy Mathewson and Beth Watkins
Description: Wendy Mathewson (BA ‘96) and Beth Watkins (BA ‘96) met in a freshman honors course, “The History that Music Made.” They became roommates and lifelong friends. Both graduates of the Department of History, both women are employed by the university today. Mathewson is the undergraduate advisor for the Department of History and Watkins is the Education and Publications Coordinator at the Spurlock Museum. In this interview, they reflect on their time … Read More