Dr. Dennis Cremin Reflects on Pope Francis Legacy
Dr. Dennis Cremin, chair and professor of history at Lewis University, recently shared his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, who died on April 21. On April 28, the director of the Lewis University History Center shared his expertise on “The 21st Show” by discussing Pope Francis and the Catholic Church’s place in history. […]
UC Berkeley, Lewis Team Up for ‘Presents & Futures of Islamic Philosophy’
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley and the Lewis University History Centersponsored the “Presents & Futures of Islamic Philosophy” conference hosted April 3-4 at the University of California, Berkeley. Recognizing and asserting the dynamism of Islamic philosophy, in both historical and lived forms, the conference explored its capacity to serve as a […]
Students in Rome Visit Archives and Tour the ‘Mother House’
Lewis University students studying at the Lasallian Universities Center for Educationin Rome this semester have already visited many “must see” sights, including the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Yet, they also learn a great deal about the global Lasallian network that includes over a million students in schools around the globe while living and studying atthe […]
Lewis University Hosts 2025 Sczepaniak Spring Lecture on Jane Addams and Housing Reform
Lewis University invites the community to attend the 2025 Sczepaniak Spring Lecture, featuring historian Ann Durkin Keating, at 7 p.m. on March 27 in the University Dining Room. This free event will explore Jane Addams’ later years at Hull-House and her significant contributions to housing reform and urban planning. Keating, the Dr. C. Frederick Toenniges, […]
Lewis University Students Embark on Social Justice Pilgrimage to Italy During Jubilee Year
Fourteen Lewis University students are immersed in a unique travel study experience in Italy from January 1-11 as part of a Social Justice Pilgrimage offered through University Ministry. The trip coincides with the extraordinary Jubilee Year 2025, a significant event in the Catholic Church. Led by Venus Wozniak of University Ministry, Dr. Steve Nawara, professor […]
Lincoln Academy Honors Irena Ilic as 2024 Student Laureate
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois recently honored Lewis University student Irena Ilic as a 2024 Student Laureate. In the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service on campus and beyond in the pursuit of the betterment of humanity and for overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities. The top […]
Award Winning Historian Nikki Brown Speaks on November 12
The Lewis University History Department is honored to present Nikki Brown, associate professor of History, as the Storie Family Endowed Lecturer. Brown earned her doctorate from Yale University and teaches American and African American history at the University of Kentucky. An award-winning author, she will speak on the “Afro-Turks and Black Consciousness in the Middle […]
Lewis University Hosts Midwest World History Conference
The History Department at Lewis University welcomes the Midwest World History Conference on September27-28.The event is free and open to the public. The conference brings together students, professors, and the public from the surrounding area. It runs Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in St. Charles Borromeo […]
Dr. Cremin to Present on ‘Eisenhower Era’ in Lake Forest on September 12
Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, chair and professor of the History Department at Lewis University, will be a featured speaker at the History Center of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff. He will join History Center Executive Director Carol Summerfield in a discussion about the “Modern in the Midcentury” exhibit at 7 p.m. on September 12. The […]
Lewis University Students Share Summer Travel Tips from Italy Adventure
Lewis University students had an opportunity this summer to explore new destinations, and now they’re sharing their experiences and tips to help others make the most of their travels. In a recent blog post, “Travel Study Students Offer Summer Travel Tips” by Dr. Dennis Cremin, the Women’s Softball team shared insights from their travel study […]