Elmhurst In Depth

In Depth

Long Way Home
Elmhurst College brought four Japanese American students out of exile during World War II.
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A Good First Step

A new Illinois law, backed by the College, will help undocumented students.
Smooth Transition

First-generation college students face challenges, but at Elmhurst, they find the support they need.
Poverty in DuPage

In the College's affluent home county, one in six residents struggles to cover the most basic human needs.
The City Next Door

Students turn the city into a bustling extension of their suburban campus.
Taking the Lead

At the LeaderShape Institute, the emphasis is on bonding and brainstorming.
A Good Start

A pilot program represents an ambitious rethinking of the first-year experience.
Green Living

West Hall, Elmhurst's state-of-the-art 'green' residence, was dedicated at Homecoming this year.
Smart Choice

The Honors Program means plenty of study, intense dialog, and a true sense of community.
Showtime!

Staging a musical in a converted saw mill isn’t easy, but when the curtain goes up it’s all worth it.
Good Sports

At Elmhurst, the ideal of the student- athlete is alive and well and winning.

A 100-Year Tradition

The signatures of students, faculty and staff on the walls of the Old Main clock tower will echo for years to come.
Midwinter Feast

During January Term, the intellectual fare is varied and abundant, and the spirit of adventure rules.
What's the Story?

American journalism is in dire straits, except on college campuses, where life is tweet.
Yes, They Did

Professor Russell Ford’s J-term class witnessed Obama’s historic inauguration.
Chapel at 50

For a half century, Hammerschmidt has been a place of comfort and challenge.
Teacher’s Gift

An Elmhurst professor for 39 years, George Thoma reflects on what he's learned.
Where in the World Will You Go?

From Oxford to Austailia to Thailand, at Elmhurst you can go just about everywhere.
Growing Green

Elmhurst recreates native Illinois prairies amid new sustainable design projects.
Shaping the Soul

Students say they’re looking for ultimate meaning in their lives. How Elmhurst helps them find it.
Hot Burb

The City of Elmhurst ranks Number 1 in a Chicago Magazine survey of local suburbs. Here’s why.

Beautiful and High Tech

Computer software brings new sophistication to the care and maintenance of the arboretum and its 150 species.
Facing Evil

The Holocaust Education Project speaks to the soul of the College, posing questions that defy answering.
A Breed Apart

Andrew Prinz was the kind of professor everyone wants to have in college.
Real Deal

Graduate programs prepare professionals for a high level of service and achievement.
Big Questions

The new orientation program asks, 'What will you stand for?' And dares students to answer.
Big Questions, Real Answers

Read a profile of Dr. Ray from Prospect, our college magazine.
Picture This

Our library is the home of a collection of works by a remarkable cohort of Chicago artists.
No Easy Answers

Elmhurst is a college of the United Church of Christ. What does that mean in practice?
Swing Time

Each February, our chapel is the home to one of the best college jazz festivals in the United States.
Deep Roots

Ragnar Moen, the foster father of our campus arboretum, has proudly watched his prized trees grow.