blog posts To recruit and retain researchers, universities can join forces Apr 21, 2016 11:30 am Illinois Vice Provost for International Affairs Reitu Mabokela and colleagues from the University of Birmingham explain the benefits of a transatlantic partnership LAS sophomore reflects on winning the Marine's Commandant’s Trophy Apr 25, 2016 1:00 pm Sophomore Jordan Meadows was awarded the Commandant’s Trophy, an honor given annually to the top graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Two alumni being inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame Apr 25, 2016 3:30 pm The late William Sparks (PhD, chemistry, ’36) and the late Welton Taylor (BA, ’41, MS, ’47, and PhD, ’48, bacteriology) were among 16 inductees recently admitted to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Eco-Concept car team advances to world championship Apr 26, 2016 4:00 pm The Illinois hydrogen fuel cell car competed in the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas this past weekend in Detroit, impressing judges and advancing to the world championship competition in London. Four receive national security scholarships for overseas foreign language study Apr 27, 2016 2:30 pm The National Security Education Program fellowships and scholarships are designed to build a broader and more qualified pool of U.S. citizens with foreign language and international skills. ECE building named R&D Magazine's Laboratory of the Year Apr 28, 2016 9:45 am The prestigious, international Lab of the Year competition, now in its 50th year, recognizes the best new and renovated laboratories that combine all aspects of the building into a superior working environment. Class of 2016 includes San Diego Chargers defensive end Corey Liuget May 2, 2016 4:30 pm Corey Liuget left Illinois after his junior year for a multimillion-dollar NFL contract, but he never forgot the importance of a college degree. This spring, he’s completing his final requirements to earn his bachelor’s degree in sociology. Illini Swimmer Charli Wike performs life-saving CPR May 3, 2016 11:00 am On Saturday night, April 30, Illinois sophomore Charli Wike put her pre-nursing abilities into action after witnessing a University of Illinois alumnus collapse due to sudden cardiac arrest. Art and design seniors exhibit their work at Krannert Art Museum May 3, 2016 11:15 am Krannert Art Museum will exhibit the work of seniors in the School of Art and Design during the final week of the school year. Architecture students design new rare book library - a 'museum of the book' May 3, 2016 12:15 pm Graduate students in Professor Vidar Lerum’s Architectural Design Studio have spent months designing a 'Museum of the Book' to house the world-class collections at Illinois. See the designs Wednesday. New humanities MOOC: Modern American Poetry May 3, 2016 12:30 pm Prominent faculty members from across the United States present their analyses of ground-breaking modern American poets—from Whitman and Dickinson to today’s Hip Hop artists—in richly illustrated video lectures. Allerton Park kicks off its concert series on May 6 May 4, 2016 9:00 am The “Kick Off Concert” for this year’s Allerton Park Concert Series will feature Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, playing roots, rhythm and blues, soul, and Brazilian, Cuban and African music. Continue your world-class education, wherever you are this summer May 4, 2016 11:30 am Check out some of the courses Illinois is offering online this summer #ILLINOIS2016 Commencement details May 4, 2016 11:45 am Join the Illinois Commencement conversation using #ILLINOIS2016 What Illinois IT services will you retain after graduation? May 5, 2016 2:15 pm Here’s what you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois. Styrecycle introduces a new way to reduce campus waste May 6, 2016 11:30 am Styrecycle, a new specialty campus recycling program being pioneered by students, was created to cut down the volume of Styrofoam headed to the landfill. Class of 2016: Every grad has a story May 9, 2016 11:45 am Every graduating class at Illinois includes untold numbers of fascinating people. Meet a few of the '16 grads and read their stories. Labor & Employment Relations Dean receives distinguished career award May 10, 2016 9:30 am Dean Fritz Drasgow was honored with a distinguished career award given to scholars with a clear record of excellence in the advancement of research methods. Class of 2016: The 40-year plan worked for her May 11, 2016 9:15 am Graduating senior Donna O’Shaughnessy wouldn’t have it any other way The University Archives created a timeline of Commencement addresses May 13, 2016 11:00 am Take a look back at excerpts from some of the memorable and inspiring Commencement speeches delivered to graduates Campus area summer street projects are underway May 16, 2016 12:15 pm Major campus road improvements will take place on First Street and Fourth Street this summer to upgrade pavement condition and enhance pedestrian access. Expect closures and detours. Find your local Illini club May 17, 2016 11:00 am Illini clubs, affinity groups and college groups are a great way to stay connected to the University and your fellow alumni. They offer a variety of social, cultural, educational, community service and networking events. Full slate of construction projects on tap this summer May 18, 2016 10:00 am New doors and entryways for the Undergraduate Library, gallery renovations at Krannert Art Museum, and upgraded balcony seating in Huff Hall are a few of the projects that will be completed this summer Planning for the worst: Emergency Management prepares hundreds of buildings Jun 1, 2016 8:00 am In recent years, the four-person public safety team has coordinated the completion of 325 (and counting) building emergency action plans On the Road to Rio: Paralympic athletes prepare for qualifying trials Jun 10, 2016 9:00 am Wheelchair track head coach Adam Bleakney said he predicts about 8-10 Illini will achieve marks high enough to qualify as official U.S. Paralympic competitors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this summer. The Paralympic trials will be held June 30 through July 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Education at Illinois populates the academy with scholars of color Jun 10, 2016 10:30 am This spring, 12 African-American women—known as the “Talented 12”—earned doctorates from the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (EPOL) at the University of Illinois. Paul Magelli's return to Kilimanjaro Jun 11, 2016 11:30 am Dr. Magelli, 85, has been in training with the Mayo Clinic to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for scientific research. In August, they will attempt to climb to the summit of the mountain. Always wanted to work at a zoo? Illinois can get you there Jun 13, 2016 12:00 pm The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, in conjunction with Chicago Zoological Society’s Brookfield Zoo and John G. Shedd Aquarium, offers a three-year residency in Zoological and Aquatic Animal Medicine. How can a family function better? Get outside together Jun 15, 2016 9:15 am “When your attention is restored, you’re able to pick up on social cues more easily, you feel less irritable, and you have more self-control. All of these are variables that can help you get along better with others.” Beginning teacher conference adds boot camp for new alumni Jun 27, 2016 2:45 pm The Beginning Teacher Boot Camp will offer curricula specifically for 2016 graduates of the university’s teacher preparation programs who will begin their first teaching jobs this fall. Vote: Your choice for movie night at Memorial Stadium Jun 28, 2016 9:00 am Fans can vote from now until July 11. The movie with the most votes of the five choices will be shown on the Memorial Stadium big screen on July 30. Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World surprises, exhausts students Jun 28, 2016 10:45 am These high school students, who have limited or no prior knowledge of Arabic, are enrolled in June to study Modern Standard Arabic. Upon completion they’ll earn two college credits. Nutrition labels on dining hall food: Are they being used? Jun 29, 2016 11:15 am Illinois students who practice health-promoting behaviors like tracking what they eat or exercising frequently are most likely to use nutrition information on food items in the dining hall. New name, 60 years of cooperation Jun 30, 2016 8:30 am The Committee on Institutional Cooperation is now the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Blue Waters supercomputer changing genetic medicine in Africa Jul 5, 2016 2:00 pm Much of what is known about the genetics of diseases is based on people with European ancestry. The Consortium for Human Heredity and Health in Africa is promoting research that takes into account the genetic diversity of African populations. Conservation process continues for La Casa’s beloved mural Jul 6, 2016 1:15 pm The mural has been the cornerstone and rallying point for the campus Latina/Latino community since Illinois alumnus and artist Oscar Martinez and fellow students painted it in 1974. Collaborating to strengthen the research workforce of tomorrow Jul 7, 2016 1:15 pm Illinois is partnering with Fisk University in Nashville, TN, in an innovative program to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. Illinois students win big by redefining farm tech Jul 11, 2016 9:00 am Amber Ag, a startup run by students at the University of Illinois, is not only challenging the way we think about technology’s use in agriculture, it’s also innovating a process that will potentially save farmers thousands of dollars per harvest. Using "ChairCam," journalism student highlights wheelchair basketball camps Jul 11, 2016 12:15 pm College of Media journalism student Ryan Wilson is producing audio, video and print stories using skills he developed while enrolled in Assistant Professor Charles “Stretch” Ledford’s Multimedia Reporting class. “I want to make my stories accessible to anyone. The print pieces are for the deaf, the audio is for the blind, the video is for everyone,” Wilson said. The candle phenomenon: Illinois scientists on a deceptively simple object Jul 13, 2016 11:30 am “There is no better, no more open door by which you can enter into the study of science than by considering the physical phenomena of a candle,” said British chemist Michael Faraday in 1848. Spurlock Museum celebrates the 30th Anniversary of NCSA Jul 13, 2016 3:45 pm You have until July 31 to see the National Center for Supercomputing Applications 30th Anniversary exhibit at Illinois' Spurlock Museum The tragic case of Bear: Hypothyroidism in dogs Jul 14, 2016 10:45 am When Bear was brought to the Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, he'd been badly abused. He also had a life-threatening endocrine disorder called hypothyroidism. Professor Brendan Harley selected for Frontiers of Engineering event Jul 14, 2016 2:15 pm The National Academy of Engineering invites engineers ages 30 to 45 who are performing exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines to attend the event. KCPA: Every student should have a chance to engage with classical music Jul 15, 2016 11:00 am A residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the centerpiece of an effort by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to expose more students to classical music. Hanley-Maxwell named College of Applied Health Sciences dean Jul 18, 2016 9:45 am Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell will join Illinois as dean of the College of Applied Health Sciences effective Aug. 16, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Alumna Kimberlee Kidwell returns as dean Jul 18, 2016 7:00 pm Kidwell will lead the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences effective Nov. 1, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Open house, dedication set for Wassaja Hall Jul 18, 2016 8:45 pm The newest campus residence hall is named for Illinois' first Native American graduate. Open house scheduled for July 27. Republican President comes to Champaign-Urbana… in 1911 Jul 22, 2016 2:30 pm As the Republican National Convention has taken center stage in Cleveland this week, the University Archives recalls when one of Ohio’s famous Republican politicians visited the University of Illinois! Rainforest greener during 'dry' season Jul 26, 2016 11:15 am Although the Amazon Jungle may appear to be perpetually green, an Illinois researcher says there are actually seasonal differences of photosynthesis, with more occurring during the dry season than during the wet season. Pokemon Go hits the Quad Jul 27, 2016 11:45 am New game brings new questions—and opportunities—to light, according to Professor Daniel Steward, who studies technology and society