blog posts Search and rescue dogs do their jobs despite travel stress Jul 20, 2017 3:45 pm Search and rescue dogs fly on a moment’s notice to the site of a disaster, where they are expected to perform at the top of their game. But, just like for humans, flying can be stressful for dogs. Illinois has an online Master’s Degree for marketing, branding professionals Jul 12, 2017 11:00 am This fall, Illinois will launch a new online Master of Science in Strategic Brand Communication, a joint program between the Colleges of Business and Media. Want a sneak peek at the Natural History Building renovation? Jul 7, 2017 12:00 pm The renovated Natural History Building creates 'a beautiful gateway between a storied past and a sustainable present' Labor & Employment Relations remembers former dean Walt Franke Jul 6, 2017 10:15 am In 1957, Franke joined what was then known as the Institute for Labor and Industrial Relations as a faculty member. He led the development of a modern Human Resources graduate program University of Illinois hosting inaugural human-animal studies institute Jul 5, 2017 10:30 am The University of Illinois is hosting scholars from around the world to look at our relationships with animals at an inaugural Human-Animal Studies Summer Institute. Girls Explore Biology Camp tackles a stereotype Jun 30, 2017 2:00 pm Katy Heath teaches biology not only to college students, but to children during the Girls Explore Biology Camp, hosted each summer on campus. Illinois' Adam Bleakey named Team U.S.A.'s Paralympic National Coach of the Year Jun 22, 2017 8:30 am 'Bleakney further established himself as one of this best wheelchair racing coaches in the world after leading the U.S. women to a podium sweep in the 1,500- and 5,000-meter events...' Skilled in the art of writing - and how to teach it Jun 21, 2017 2:00 pm The poetry of Julie Price has growing resonance in the classroom and beyond. She won the $10,000 Rattle Poetry Prize for her poem, “Veins” -- out of more than 15,000 submissions. IHSI: Newest pillar of Illinois' research ecosystem Jun 14, 2017 9:45 am The Illinois Health Sciences Initiative has officially become a University-wide Research Institute. Danita Brown Young named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jun 13, 2017 9:00 am Dr. Brown Young most recently served as Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Food processing program, student farm allows campus to serve local, sustainably grown food Jun 12, 2017 10:45 am How 'local' is the pizza sauce in residence halls? Walk right this way... Beloved staff member, comedian Tony Clements passes away Jun 12, 2017 10:15 am Tony began his career at Illinois in 1967 as an undergraduate student athlete who played both football and basketball (albeit not great at either – his words). Make plans to watch the solar eclipse with Illinois Extension Jun 12, 2017 10:15 am Watch the spectacular 2017 Total Solar Eclipse in the spot of the longest duration...Marion, Illinois. Anderson named College of Education dean Jun 12, 2017 8:45 am James D. Anderson will become the dean of the College of Education effective Aug. 16, pending BOT approval. He served as the college’s interim dean the past academic year. Illinois Library's interactive website celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks’ birth centennial Jun 7, 2017 10:45 am Website features personal stories about Brooks and materials from the Gwendolyn Brooks Papers housed at the University of Illinois Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Fred Kummerow, successful crusader against trans fats, dies at 102 Jun 1, 2017 2:30 pm Kummerow was a pioneer in the study of dietary contributors to heart disease who led a decades-long crusade to remove trans fats from the food supply Outside at the Research Park: Elvin Bishop Jun 1, 2017 1:30 pm Mank N Sass at 6:30pm, Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio at 7:30pm on July 21 Wassaja Hall is the latest LEED certified building May 30, 2017 9:00 am Wassaja Hall, which opened fall 2016, is the newest officially certified green building on campus. Wassaja Hall was awarded LEED Gold certification this spring. Memorial Day and the history of Memorial Stadium May 26, 2017 9:30 am Monday marks the 46th official celebration of Memorial Day, although the day of observance has existed since after the Civil War. At Memorial Stadium, you can find 198 names of students, faculty and staff who died in World War I inscribed into its limestone columns. Student awarded Boren Scholarship to study in Jordan May 25, 2017 9:30 am Derek Hoot of Middleton, Wisconsin, has been offered an $18,500 David L. Boren Scholarship to fully cover the cost of his academic year 2017-18 study abroad experience at the Qasid Institute for Classical and Modern Standard Arabic in Jordan. Happy birthday, Alma Mater! May 24, 2017 12:15 pm In honor of her 88th birthday coinciding with the university’s sesquicentennial celebration, we’re taking a look at some of the iconic moments in Alma’s life. Critter cam: Red-tailed hawk found in a cornfield unable to fly May 24, 2017 8:45 am The finder brought him to a raptor rehabilitator, who then transferred the hawk to us for medical treatment. Reaping rewards of the university's largest solar array May 23, 2017 9:00 am By using the energy collected from the solar farm, Illinois pushes toward its pledge of being carbon neutral by 2050, a goal set in 2008. Computer science honored for increasing women's participation in computing May 22, 2017 9:30 am The Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has received the $100,000 Grand Prize for the NCWIT Extension Services Transformation (NEXT) Award. Major sections of Green Street to close for MCORE Project, May 22 May 19, 2017 1:30 pm Two sections of Green St. between Wright and Goodwin will close to through traffic. Significant detours for vehicular and pedestrian traffic will occur for primary campus locations. U of I supercomputer provides $1.08 billion direct return to illinois’ economy May 17, 2017 4:00 pm Blue Waters has a projected $1.08 billion direct economic impact on Illinois' economy and will have created 5,772 full-time equivalent employment from October, 2007 to June, 2019. What will happen to your campus IT services after graduation? May 9, 2017 8:30 am 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. Hidden gems of University of Illinois a cappella May 8, 2017 1:15 pm As the members of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s eight a cappella groups know, you don’t need instruments to make beautiful music. Congrats, #ILLINOIS2017 May 4, 2017 10:00 am In the last days before Commencement, we'll be sharing eight stories from #ILLINOIS2017 graduates about their time at Illinois -- the challenges, triumphs and places on campus they'll miss most. Commencement 2017: Get the app May 3, 2017 3:30 pm Get details on everything related to Commencement on your phone Carle Illinois College of Medicine announces inaugural faculty May 3, 2017 9:30 am The Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s nearly 100 faculty include prominent researchers, administrators and medical professionals with a broad range of expertise. Actor, alumnus Nick Offerman 2017 commencement speaker Apr 25, 2017 4:15 pm Actor, humorist, author and woodworker Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson on the NBC hit comedy series "Parks and Recreation") will be the commencement speaker Saturday, May 13. Campus life on the silver screen: The 1916 film “Pro Patria” Apr 24, 2017 10:15 am Advertised as “the first all-University movie ever attempted,” virtually ever aspect of the film was connected to campus. Eight honored with distinguished staff award Apr 21, 2017 11:00 am Eight civil service staff employees were honored with the Chancellor’s Distinguished Staff Award to recognize their exceptional performance. Illini Summer Academies for high school students Apr 19, 2017 10:00 am Participants attend academy sessions led by university professors and enjoy a variety of engaging activities that provide a taste of just how cool college life can be. Illinois chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 17, 2017 12:15 pm Scott E. Denmark, a professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Apr 15, 2017 8:00 am A couple hundred reasons you should choose Illinois... Student in history and political science awarded Truman Scholarship Apr 12, 2017 4:30 pm Thomas Dowling, a junior from Chicago, was awarded a $30,000 Truman Scholarship. he was one of 62 Truman Scholars selected from a pool of 768 nominees Launching: Online master’s degree in accountancy Apr 10, 2017 11:15 pm The University of Illinois College of Business will launch an online-only master’s degree in accountancy, and will begin accepting applications on April 14. Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Resources for the campus community Apr 3, 2017 8:00 am We at Illinois recognize that deciding to report sexual misconduct and choosing how to proceed are difficult decisions. Here are some helpful resources ‘Being There,’ ‘Pleasantville’ and Cole Porter biopic among final slate for ‘Ebertfest’ Mar 30, 2017 2:30 pm Organizers have filled out the slate of films and schedule for this year’s Roger Ebert’s Film Festival hosted by Chaz Ebert, coming April 19-23 to downtown Champaign. Finalists from the Image of Research contest Mar 29, 2017 1:45 pm Powerful images are paired with compelling descriptions of research in the 2017 Image of Research competition. Here are three of 20 graduate student finalists ‘Hair,’ 'Hysteria' and other films, guests announced for Ebertfest Mar 23, 2017 3:45 pm The 1979 film “Hair,” based on the Broadway musical of the same name, will open this year’s Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, April 19-23 in Champaign Resources to support our international community Mar 23, 2017 5:45 am 'Our success rests on the principle of inviting the best and brightest into our community and supporting their capacity to thrive...' - Chancellor Robert Jones Altgeld Tower closed for repairs, carillon on autopilot Mar 20, 2017 8:00 am Altgeld Tower bells is closed for repairs for an undetermined length of time. Its carillon bells are limited to an automated quarter-hour timekeeping function. NASA awards contract Illinois startup for ‘smart’ color-changing air filters for space suits Mar 17, 2017 9:00 am Colorfil smart filters let users know when they are working (pink) and when they’re spent (yellow) with an intuitive, unambiguous color change Isabelle Huppert, Norman Lear coming to ‘Ebertfest’ Mar 17, 2017 5:45 am Oscar nominee Isabelle Huppert and TV legend Norman Lear are coming to this year’s “Ebertfest,” along with two films, the first announced in this year’s lineup. EU ambassador visits campus, highlights strengths of Union Mar 16, 2017 2:45 pm David O’Sullivan, the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, told a standing-room only audience that it is imperative for US citizens, especially young people, to understand the importance of the European Union. Illinois Online researchers recognized for excellence Mar 13, 2017 1:00 pm Coursera has recognized Illinois with an international award, and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, has announced two awards to Illinois faculty members U of I Library launches open-access digital publishing network Mar 13, 2017 11:45 am The Illinois Open Publishing Network has launched. Its first work: A new English translation of a memoir of Claude Monet.