Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Fireside Chat with Julian Williams

Apr 3, 2026   10:00 am  
Room 10 (O'Leary Center), College of Education
Professional Development
Sponsor
Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA)
Speaker
Julian Williams
Cost
None
Contact
Melissa Goodnight
E-Mail
mrg@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
College of Education Events

From Campus to Career: There’s No Straight Line to Impact

Dr. Julian Williams is a Senior Evaluation Officer at the MacArthur Foundation, where he leads evaluation across program areas to inform decision-making and advance learning at the program, organizational, and field levels. He previously led statewide efforts to close racial and income-based gaps in college degree attainment through the Partnership for College Completion. Prior to that, he founded and led his own evaluation consulting practice. A Ph.D. graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he has a career dedicated to using evaluation as a tool for meaningful change, with his scholarship, civic leadership, and commitment to justice reflecting that dedication.

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