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Celebrate the first Illinois NASA mission, led by Grainger Engineering’s Lara Waldrop

by Thomas BruchSep 12, 2025 7:30 am

The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory launches this. Illinois engineering professor Lara Waldrop is leading this groundbreaking mission, which will orbit the sun and capture high-resolution ultraviolet images of Earth’s upper atmosphere.
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Illinois stays in-state this weekend for Linda Herman Volleyball Classic

by Thomas BruchSep 11, 2025 1:00 pm

Illinois volleyball is set for its final nonconference road trip of the 2025 regular season this weekend, taking part in Illinois State's Linda Herman Volleyball Classic from Sept. 12-14.
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Deflecting a deadly asteroid just got a lot less dangerous

by Thomas BruchSep 11, 2025 1:00 pm

New Scientist (Sept. 11) Shifting an asteroid into a new orbit can push it through a window, boomeranging and hitting the planet later. Illinois alum Rahil Makadia has developed a system to locate the perfect spot for a colliding satellite to minimize this risk.
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Illinois sets another freshman record as enrollment tops 60,000

by Thomas BruchSep 11, 2025 9:00 am

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has reached another enrollment milestone, welcoming a record-breaking class for the fall 2025 semester. With freshman enrollment tallied at 9,207 (compared to 9,008 last year), the new class brings total student enrollment — undergraduate, graduate and online students — to more than 60,000 for the first time in university history at 60,848 students.
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Illinois Football moves up to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 rankings

by Thomas BruchSep 9, 2025 7:00 am

The Illinois football team moved up two spots to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 rankings following the 45-19 win at Duke. The No. 9 AP ranking is Illinois' highest since December 2001.
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Illinois Football travels to Duke for first road trip of the season

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsSep 5, 2025 12:15 pm

Following a 52-3 win in the season opener against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, Illinois (1-0) is looking to extend its winning streak to six games dating back to last season.
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Larry Gies makes transformational $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics

by Thomas BruchSep 9, 2025 6:00 pm

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus Larry Gies has made a $100 million gift to Illinois Athletics. The commitment is the largest gift in DIA history and represents one of the largest single gifts ever received by a college athletics program.
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Join us September 21–28, 2025, for a weeklong celebration of homecoming events!

by University of Illinois Alumni AssociationSep 5, 2025 12:00 pm

The Homecoming Parade is Friday, September 26 at 6 p.m. The parade will get underway at the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Fourth Street before heading west on Gregory Drive and turning south on First Street.
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John Deere: Tarriffs will cost it $600M, even as they pinch overseas crop markets

by New York TimesSep 5, 2025 11:00 am

New York Times (Sept. 4) The price for new tractors rose at least 60% over the last eight years, according to U. of I. Extension, with some models more than doubling in price, costing at least $250,000 more than they used to.
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Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars

by Thomas BruchSep 4, 2025 12:15 pm

'The University Scholars embody the highest standards of academic excellence. Given the breadth and depth of scholarly work across our three campuses... every recipient of this award has earned this recognition through truly commendable work.'
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Nearly 600 economists back Lisa Cook and Fed independence in open letter

by Fox BusinessSep 4, 2025 11:30 am

Fox Business (Sept. 3) 'It may not be obvious to...at least some politicians how important that independence is for economic stability and what independence from political influence should look like in practice,' said Professor Tatyana Deryugina.
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Screenwriting at the intersection of fiction and history

by Ella DameSep 3, 2025 12:30 pm

Professor Irvin Hunt was commissioned as a lead screenwriter on an Afro-futurist film that 'interweaves fictional and historical characters in an immersive story that spans 247 years across land and sea.'
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How do the charismatic leadership styles of Trump and Putin affect their interactions?

by Jodi HeckelSep 4, 2025 10:15 am

Charismatic leaders like Trump and Putin promise magical solutions to the difficulties of living in a complex society, says U. of I. professor Richard Tempest, who writes and teaches about charismatic leadership.
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Illini Volleyball faces weekend road tests at Notre Dame, #3 Louisville

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsSep 4, 2025 8:00 am

Illinois plays its first true road matches of the 2025 season after competing at neutral sites for its first two matches of the year. The Illini begin the weekend at Notre Dame on Friday at 5:30 p.m. before taking on No. 3 Louisville on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Sustainable Student Farm hosts annual open house this Friday

by RAmi JameelSep 3, 2025 12:15 pm

The annual open house on Friday will include food offerings and tours of the farm, and talks from SSF partners. Get details on shuttles for students to and from the event at Lincoln Avenue and Ike Residence Halls from 2:30 – 6 p.m.
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U. of I. researchers unlock new insights into granular hydrogels for biomedical applications

by Kristina ShidlauskiSep 4, 2025 8:45 am

'The work that we're doing is fundamental to having high quality models of tissue you could use to understand disease progression and aging, and to validate new therapeutics,' said Professor Brendan Harley.
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High-volume antibody testing could speed disease research, treatment development

by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneSep 3, 2025 4:30 pm

U. of I. researchers have developed a new high-volume method that can rapidly build and test large numbers of antibodies. With it, they have already uncovered common aspects of how antibodies bind across variants of a key influenza target protein.
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Former Illinois Chancellor Michael Aiken has died

by Maeve ReillyAug 28, 2025 3:15 pm

An internationally recognized sociologist, Aiken served as Illinois chancellor from 1993 to 2001. His leadership led to the development of the Research Park, increased graduate student and faculty support, and a $1 billion fundraising campaign.
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New ads highlight's Big Ten's contributions to improving lives, communities

by Katie WatsonAug 27, 2025 9:30 am

Big Ten universities make a huge impact in communities across the country, making America healthier, safer and more prosperous through discoveries like healthcare solutions to innovations that drive economic growth.
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Professor’s book examines how doctors in history established what was 'normal'

by Maggie KnutteAug 26, 2025 10:45 am

Stephanie Hilger's book considers how 18th century European medical doctors shaped perceptions of 'hermaphrodites' - people who were deemed to have non-normative sexual genitalia - through case histories.
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Kidney fibrosis linked to molecule made by gut bacteria

by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneAug 25, 2025 10:30 am

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can travel to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis — a serious complication of diabetes and a leading cause of kidney failure. A new antibody can counter it.
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Illinois Football ranked #11 in the AP Top 25

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsSep 3, 2025 12:15 pm

The Illinois football team moved up one spot to #11 in the AP Top 25, the Associated Press announced Tuesday. Illinois remained at #12 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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U. of I. helps educate Chicago area boaters, shoreline residents on invasive species

by Rosalind EssigAug 27, 2025 10:15 am

The new outreach is focused on kayaks, standup paddle boards, and canoes — a shift from past prevention efforts focused on motorized boats like cleaning motors and propellers, said Prairie Reseach Institute researcher Katherine O’Reilly.
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Can you spot the (campus) spot?

by Graduate CollegeSep 3, 2025 11:45 am

Whether you have walked the far corners of campus or only seen it from a distance, we have a playful Spot the Spot game just for you.
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EPA finds exposure to air pollution is higher among people of color, regardless of income level

by ForbesSep 3, 2025 11:30 am

Forbes (JAug. 31) 'Because the data shows that the racial disparities hold for all income levels, our study reinforces findings that race/ethnicity, independently of income, drives air pollution-exposure disparities,' says Professor Christopher Tessum.
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Almuna leaves her legacy to preserve U. of I.'s beloved round barns

by Eric WilsonAug 26, 2025 11:30 am

'The round barns stand as monuments to the state’s agricultural foundation and the university’s many contributions to that industry. (Leah Wightman's estate) gift will allow us to preserve these structures and restore them...'
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Friday: Big Ten Championship basketball squads return for 20th anniversary reunion

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAug 28, 2025 10:45 am

One of the most popular men's basketball teams in University of Illinois history is set to return to campus this weekend as part of a 20-year reunion.
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U. of I.'s new Wymer Hall welcomes its first students

by Champaign News-GazetteAug 27, 2025 10:00 am

News-Gazette (Aug. 26) Just past two years since groundbreaking, Steven S. Wymer Hall is open for business — business classes, that is. Students filled the space Monday for their first day of fall courses.
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Can crosswords, puzzles, and other games really help you stay sharp?

by health.comAug 28, 2025 9:30 am

Health (Aug. 26) Brain-training games may improve performance on specific tasks, but there’s little evidence they enhance everyday cognition. 'It sounds like a magic bullet. There’s just no magic,' says Professor Elizabeth Stine-Morrow.
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New book details the precarious financial lives of US bankruptcy filers

by Phil CicioraAug 19, 2025 3:30 pm

'Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy' shows 'what it means to live in a state of financial precarity, where household finances are fragile, and where one small expense can blow up everything,' said author and law professor Robert Lawless.
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Mandatory media literacy education in Illinois schools impaired by digital divides

by Sharita ForrestAug 20, 2025 10:30 am

Teachers and high school students live in vastly different media worlds, and that’s one of several digital divides that undermine the efficacy of state-mandated media literacy instruction in high schools, a recent study suggests.
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Alumna finds solace in writing a book about the women who shaped Lincoln

by Maggie KnutteAug 20, 2025 10:15 am

Alumna Stacy Lynn has spent nearly 30 years studying Abraham Lincoln and shares the story of the women who helped shape the 16th president into the person we know from history.
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Paper: Decarbonize agriculture by expanding policies aimed at low-carbon biofuels

by Diana YatesAug 14, 2025 1:30 pm

U. of I. researchers propose policies that would reward farmers for adopting 'climate-smart' practices when growing biofuel crops and remove the hurdles that currently thwart such efforts.
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Illini Football opens season against Western Illinois on Friday night

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAug 26, 2025 10:45 am

Illinois is ranked #12 in the Preseason AP Top 25 and the Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, the program's highest preseason ranking since 1990, when the Illini started #11 in the Preseason AP Top 25.
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Get to know Chancellor Charles Isbell

by Strategic Communications and MarketingAug 25, 2025 4:00 pm

Begin the new academic year by getting to know Chancellor Charles Isbell through this short video.
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A.I. paranoia: People are skipping metaphors, leaving in typos to prove they're human

by SlateAug 25, 2025 10:45 am

Slate (Aug. 20) Describing his oversensitive 'AI radar,' professor John Gallagher says he had found himself convinced an academic article had been penned by AI — before realizing that it was published in 2019, predating the ChatGPT boom.
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U. of I. appoints Matthew Vann to lead Illinois Extension

by Bridget Lee-CalfasAug 18, 2025 1:00 pm

Dr. Vann 'is a leader with a clear vision and deep commitment to the mission of Cooperative Extension,' said College of ACES Dean Germán Bollero. 'He brings the experience, resolve, and collaborative spirit we need in this moment.'
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Study: Illinois pre-apprenticeship programs boost women, minorities in construction

by Chicago Sun-TimesAug 21, 2025 2:45 pm

Chicago Sun-Times (Aug. 20) 'As America invests in new infrastructure, energy systems and advanced manufacturing, the ability to more readily access new pockets of workforce candidates has never been more critical,' said labor expert Robert Bruno.
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Friday night football parking advisory

by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAug 21, 2025 2:00 pm

The Illini host Western Illinois on Friday night at Memorial Stadium, and there are several updates to parking and tailgating. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT.
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Climate change is coming for your bananas

by TIMEAug 20, 2025 10:30 am

Time (Aug. 18) Hotter days caused by climate change are reducing yields. 'Very hot days … even for small amounts of time during the entire growing season, can cause large losses in the yield you get from a given plot of land,' says Professor Andrew Hultgren.
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New study reveals nitrous oxide misuse deaths are steeply increasing

by Ethan SimmonsJul 31, 2025 10:30 am

U. of I. research shows an alarming rise in fatalities associated with nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas or whippets) in the last decade, potentially driven by efforts to mass-market products to a new generation.
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U. of I. team updates state threatened, endangered plant species rankings

by Diana YatesAug 13, 2025 8:45 am

A total of 257 species were listed both in 1987 and 2023, but their rankings improved, with a decrease in the number of the most imperiled species from 228 to 152. Only three species were found to be more imperiled than in 1987.
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The new ChatGPT has some AI fans rethinking when to expect ‘superintelligence’

by Washington PostAug 18, 2025 4:30 pm

The Washington Post (Aug. 17) U. of I. doctoral student Sumuk Shashidhar, who'ss worked with AI companies, says many in the industry appeared to have misjudged what OpenAI would deliver. 'It doesn’t feel like the needle has moved much for the average user.'.
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Can nuclear energy be produced on the moon?

by Maeve ReillyAug 6, 2025 4:30 pm

Professor Katy Huff, formerly the assistant secretary for nuclear energy at the U.S. Department of Energy talks about the technical, logistical and policy challenges NASA’s effort entails.
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2025 Move-In Week is August 17 - 24. Welcome, new Illini!

by University HousingAug 14, 2025 11:00 am

This is where to find details on Move-in Week, from signing up for a time slot to how to get your i-card.
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Dick Butkus’ legacy lives on at U. of I. through unique partnership

by WCIA-TVAug 15, 2025 9:45 am

WCIA-TV (Aug. 13) The Butkus foundation and Carle Illinois College of Medicine have teamed up to offer life-saving cardiovascular screenings — but they also plan to improve them.
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Every box turtle has a story: Program explores 20 years of wildlife research

by Emily SteeleAug 6, 2025 10:45 am

Long-lived box turtles are omnivorous and use both land and water ecosystems, which makes them a good indicator of how strong the overall ecosystem is. Join this free webinar, 'Saving the World, One Box Turtle at a Time.'
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4D images show spacecraft heat shield damage goes below the surface

by Debra Levey LarsonJul 29, 2025 2:15 pm

Carbon fiber heat shields decompose to dissipate heat during re-entry. It was assumed this only happens on the surface, but new U. of I. research show degradation beneath the surface as well, possibly threatening the life of the vehicle.
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Illinois information sciences researchers develop AI safety testing methods

by Jodi HeckelAug 12, 2025 11:15 am

'I think AI security research needs to expand. We hope to push the research to a direction that is more practical — security evaluation and mitigation that will make differences to the real world,' said professor Haohan Wang.
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As climate change makes hail more destructive, Illinois residents pay the price

by Inside Climate NewsAug 13, 2025 8:45 am

Inside Climate News (Aug. 12) 'Hailstorms are sort of unremarkable at first take. But then collectively, we see these kinds of financial problems that come from them,' says Trent Ford, the Illinois state climatologist based at the U. of I.
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