There are rumors that humanities departments around the country are in trouble. Less and less students are voluntarily taking courses in the arts for a myriad of reasons, one popular argument being, if...

Jim Johnson, a former Eastern dean and artist, who oversaw the construction of the Doudna Fine Arts Center, died May 7, at home after a long illness. He died at 80 years old. Blowing glass, casting...

  Heidi Stevens, a columnist for the Chicago Tribune’s mission is to make readers feel less alone with her columns. This is why when a member of the audience at a previous speaking engagement...