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The School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of America's leading institutions of architectural education. Our students and faculty come from diverse backgrounds and share a commitment to furthering the profession and discipline of architecture through excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative work and public engagement. Our programs extend from Chicago and East St. Louis to Versailles and Shanghai. Today, we proudly continue our 130-year commitment to innovation in architectural education and professional practice.

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In 1873 Nathan Clifford Ricker graduated from the University of Illinois with the first degree in architecture granted by an American University. After studying in Europe, he returned to the University to formally establish a Department of Architecture.

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