If you’ve ever been on campus (or even just Googled it), you’ve likely heard of the secret owl hidden in the Alma Mater statue. But what’s the deal with it? Why is it there, and what do ...

Painted by Chicago artist Levar Hoard, the artwork depicts the University’s iconic Alma Mater statue with her arms outstretched against an azure blue sky and DNA helix background. The mural adorns the ...