blog posts Two Illinois faculty members elected AAAS Fellows Nov 20, 2017 9:30 am Statistics professor Douglas Simpson and animal biology professor Carla Caceres are new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Five Illinois researchers rank among world’s most influential Nov 17, 2017 9:45 am The list recognizes leading researchers in the sciences and social sciences from around the world based on journal article publication and citation data College of LAS student named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Nov 16, 2017 1:45 pm Thomas Dowling, a double-major in political science and history, has been named the Lincoln Laureate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Cangellaris named provost Nov 15, 2017 10:00 am Andreas Cangellaris, dean of the College of Engineering, will become vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees Illinois a top choice for international students, leader in study abroad Nov 15, 2017 9:15 am According to the annual Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, Illinois is second in the country among public institutions in international student enrollment Dec. 1 deadline to apply to Illinois Nov 14, 2017 8:45 am Freshman applicants can apply to Illinois in one of two ways: myIllini or Coalition. Check out the links here Brazil scholars, leaders to discuss 'A turning point for Brazil' Nov 8, 2017 1:00 pm At Illinois' 7th Lemann Dialogue, leading Brazilian public figures and international scholars will focus on turning points in the country’s politics, economy, and public policies Apply now: Carle Illinois College of Medicine Nov 6, 2017 8:30 am Carle Illinois College of Medicine is proud to offer full four-year scholarships to our inaugural class of future physician-innovators joining us in July 2018 Paul Lauterbur to be inducted into Engineering & Science Hall of Fame Nov 3, 2017 4:15 pm Paul C. Lauterbur, a chemistry professor and Nobel Prize winner, has been chosen to be inducted (posthumously) into the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame. Chancellor Jones' State of the University Address Nov 2, 2017 1:00 pm Read Chancellor Jones remarks reviewing the past year and discussing the next strategic plan being developed for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Events explore how technology, creativity interact to imagine the future Oct 25, 2017 9:45 am Speculative Futures will bring artists together with technology innovators with the goal of sparking new creative projects at the intersection of computer science and science fiction Surveying the serpents of the Badlands Oct 24, 2017 10:45 am Today, we are visiting a traditional snake hibernaculum – a rock outcrop on a butte in which generations of snakes have come to spend their winters Enroll now Oct 20, 2017 7:15 pm The winter online term offers you an opportunity to continue your education, persist toward graduation and learn valuable skills such as time management and goal setting. Illinois scientist named Packard Fellow Oct 18, 2017 12:45 pm 'Her work is advancing our understanding of materials at the atomic scale, and she is a great inspiration and asset to our department.' New book explores chasing the American dream in rural trailer parks Oct 16, 2017 12:45 pm How the American housing dream in rural trailer parks is often just that—a dream— that is rarely realized by those working poor families who call these parks home Report identifies factors associated with harassment, abuse in academic fieldwork Oct 16, 2017 8:45 am A new study draws on interviews of students who reported on their field-research experiences in the life, physical and social sciences Prominent Japanese cultural figures to visit Illinois' Japan House Oct 12, 2017 11:45 am 'To have these two incredibly important figures in Japanese culture here at events that are free and open to the public is amazing,' said Cynthia Voelkl, the assistant director of Japan House. Illinois Homecoming Week 2017 Oct 12, 2017 10:30 am Return to your campus, explore the University's 150 year history, and share your photos, memories and stories via social media Heart of Illinois Quad Festival Friday Oct 10, 2017 11:45 am Come out the Quad for activities, interactive booths, musical and theatrical performances, and grab free traditional fair foods as we celebrate Illlinois' Sesquicentennial Healing Peter with T-shirts and silver Oct 9, 2017 10:15 am A goldendoodle named Peter gets special care for his infected wounds at the U. of I. College of Veterinary Medicine Brandon Lloyd grand marshal of 2017 Homecoming Parade Oct 6, 2017 2:15 pm Former NFL and Illini football player Brandon Lloyd will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 - 6 proclaimed Tutor Appreciation Week at Illinois Oct 2, 2017 5:00 pm Chancellor Jones has proclaimed Oct. 2-6 as Tutor Appreciation Week to honor the professionals who staff and assist the university's tutoring and learning programs. September 18 to November 10 Sep 27, 2017 7:00 am The 2017 Campus Charitable Fund Drive kicks off September 18, 2017. Pledge your support today and make a donation. It's easy, and together we make a HUGE difference. Allerton Music Barn Festival to feature music of Dizzy Gillespie, Broadway show Sep 26, 2017 9:45 am Allerton Park’s century-old restored Dutch hay barn offers a unique performance space for the annual Allerton Music Barn Festival. Library acquires papers of Third World Press and its founder, poet Haki Madhubuti Sep 25, 2017 10:45 am 'This acquisition reflects our deep commitment to modern poetry...a commitment to Illinois poetry in particular, and it documents an important movement on the South Side of Chicago.' West Coast 'imagining' tour helps plan for Siebel Center for Design Sep 19, 2017 11:45 am Last month, Andy Singer and David Weightman took a West Coast tour of some well-known university design centers prior to construction of the $48 million Siebel Center for Design Susan Martinis named interim vice chancellor for research Sep 17, 2017 12:15 pm 'Professor Martinis is a groundbreaking researcher, a decorated teacher and one of the most respected academic administrators on the campus.' Illinois BTN producer wins Emmy for Tim Nugent documentary Sep 14, 2017 1:00 pm Alison Davis Wood's writing was recognized with a Mid-America Emmy Award for The Game Changer, the story of Illinois accessibility pioneer Tim Nugent This is a guitar? Yep. See it played at Ellnora: The Guitar Festival Sep 14, 2017 11:45 am A one-of-a-kind electric console guitar created by steel guitar performer Letritia Kandle in the 1930s will be demonstrated and on display at ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival. Campus sets new marks for undergraduate enrollment, diversity Sep 13, 2017 11:00 am The new freshman class is again among the 10 largest in the country and continues to become more diverse Vet Med Open House: A fun day this Sunday Sep 12, 2017 9:45 am On Sunday, October 1, teh College of Veterinary Medicine will have more than 40 exhibits and demos, and lots of animals to see. It's free and open to the public Pulitzer Prize-winning author to deliver Mortenson Distinguished Lecture Sep 11, 2017 9:45 am Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen will talk about war, forced migration and refugees when he gives the 27th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture Turkey Tango Sep 10, 2017 10:00 am What we had witnessed was a pair of sibling males fighting for dominance. Visit the New American Welcome Center during Welcoming Week Sep 9, 2017 12:30 pm The New American Welcome Center at the University Y helps immigrants integrate into our society and prepares receiving communities in this area to be welcoming and inclusive Final candidates for Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost announced Sep 8, 2017 10:00 am The final candidates for Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost will be giving public presentations in September and October. Relationship science: How couples can keep moving forward Sep 7, 2017 1:15 pm Brian Ogolsky, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, researches romantic relationship maintenance. Campus landmark renovated: Natural History Building reopens Aug 29, 2017 11:30 am $70 million renovation transformed the Natural History Building into both a beautiful space filled with interesting display cases, and a 21st century learning space Book celebrates planning, building of University of Illinois campus Aug 28, 2017 10:30 am When the University of Illinois was established, its physical presence consisted of 10 acres for its main campus and a single five-story building. Today it's 4,550 acres (excluding farms) and 647 buildings. Tech support for new, returning students Aug 23, 2017 11:45 am Find help with setting up email, getting online storage space, and any other IT issues through Illinois' Technology services office Quad Day then and now Aug 18, 2017 10:15 am Learn how Quad Day began and how it has evolved over almost five decades Illinois students create solar powered phone charging case Aug 16, 2017 10:00 am Paul Couston’s love for making things can be traced back to “a huge case of LEGOs” he and his brother spent many Saturdays playing with at their suburban Chicago home. Illinois choreographer Abby Zbikowski garnering attention, honors Aug 16, 2017 9:30 am Choreographer and University of Illinois dance professor Abby Zbikowski won a prestigious Juried Bessie Award this summer for her work. Bashir named executive associate dean of Carle Illinois College of Medicine Aug 15, 2017 9:30 am Bashir will work alongside Dean Dr. King Li to direct and oversee development and operations at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first engineering-based college of medicine. Urbana campus consolidates to single logo Aug 14, 2017 1:45 pm This return to a single logo will ensure that the entire campus can leverage the full benefit of the university’s legacy and take advantage of the instant global recognition that the block 'I' enjoys. Q&A: Chris Silcox, former Illini gymnast and Spider-Man stunt double Aug 11, 2017 8:30 am If you saw Spider-Man: Homecoming, you saw Chris Silcox. You just didn’t realize it. Illinois historian receives NEH Public Scholar award, career prize for military history Aug 3, 2017 10:00 am John Lynn has won two prestigious awards this year, one the highest career award in his field and the other a Public Scholar award from the National Endowment for the Humanities Apply now for admission to Illinois Aug 1, 2017 8:15 am Our Illinois application can be accessed through myIllini, our student portal, allowing you to manage your admissions process in one place Japan House festival shares Japanese culture Jul 30, 2017 9:30 am Japan House is preparing for its third Matsuri Festival, which drew 4,000 people last year. It will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 on the grounds of the Arboretum and Japan House New dean announced for School of Social Work Jul 28, 2017 10:15 am Professor Steven Anderson has most recently been the director of the School of Social Work at MSU, but he previously had been both a student and faculty member at Illinois Wondering about Move-In Day? Housing has an app for that Jul 28, 2017 9:30 am App features information on what to bring, directions, safety and more.