blog posts 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. Entrepreneur, UI grad Max Levchin to deliver commencement address Mar 15, 2018 10:00 am Levchin is co-founder of PayPal, former chairman of the board of Yelp, and currently the CEO, founder of the consumer-financing platform Affirm. He graduated from the U. of I. in 1997 Environmental scientist escapes Cameroon conflict as part of U of I Scholars at Risk program Apr 3, 2024 10:00 am 'It’s not a good feeling when guys with guns say you will die if you don’t comply. Mostly they will keep you until they get the ransom money. There are so many groups fighting that the next week another group can catch you, and then another. It’s crazy.' Envisioning the library of the future: Town hall May 16 May 13, 2019 11:00 am The campus community is invited to hear about the Library’s building project on Thursday, May 16, from 3-4 p.m. in Room 66, Main Library. EU ambassador to speak Nov. 9 as part of EU Day at Illinois Nov 2, 2018 8:45 am EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O’Sullivan will discuss the state of EU-U.S. relations, the U.K. Brexit process, more in a 'State of the European Union and Transatlantic Relations' conversation 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. EU Day online features Swedish ambassador, hip-hop artist, Greek tragedy Feb 17, 2021 11:30 am Ambassador to the U.S. will discuss Sweden’s approach to gender equality; benfits of providing child care, gender-neutral parental leave; and why women’s access to rights, resources and representation are important in foreign policy. 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 Events throughout the week Dec 21, 2015 9:15 am 2016 Theme: Developing New Relationships: Building a Community for Everyone Even without her cap and gown, Alma is still popular today May 13, 2015 9:00 am Live views via Alma Cam! Everything you wanted to know about having a bike on campus Aug 29, 2018 9:15 am Bike at Illinois is your source for information and resources that help you have a safer, more comfortable and more enjoyable biking experience at the University of Illinois Examining some of Illinois' 'Curiosities' May 24, 2018 11:30 am First in a series telling the stories behind these curiosities—from items that reflect our cultural history to art collections that represent all eras and mediums to the riches found in our library alone Executive Director of Facilities & Services announced Jun 29, 2022 11:15 am Ehab Kamarah has been selected to serve as the new Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Facilities and Services, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. 'Exercise Is Medicine' initiative is gold for Illinois Jul 23, 2020 10:15 am The Illinois Exercise is Medicine—On Campus initiative recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine as a gold-level campus for helping to create healthy academic environment, with abundant physical activity and exercise opportunities. Exhibit documents role of Albert Lee, early advocate for African-American students Sep 7, 2018 2:30 pm An exhibit at the University of Illinois Archives commemorates the contributions of Albert Lee, who provided guidance for African-American students at the U. of I. in the first half of the 20th century. Extension kicks off $4.5 million school lunchroom program Feb 15, 2016 1:00 pm New federal nutrition standards call for increased promotion of healthy fare such as fruits and vegetables in schools and will be the focus of the U. of I. Extension’s new school lunchroom makeover program. FAA faculty to lead Chancellor's Arts Integration initiative Sep 29, 2023 11:45 am In an effort to further integrate the arts into campus life, Chancellor Robert Jones has named Professor as Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Arts Integration. Dr. Amy L. Powell will serve as Curator of Campus Arts Research under Oliver’s direction. Facing the fat: Address your pet's extra weight May 18, 2015 11:30 am “The lack of recognition by the owner that there is a problem with the animal’s weight contributes to pet obesity,” says Dr. Gary Brummet Faculty members named University Scholars Sep 26, 2016 11:30 am Six Urbana campus faculty members have been named University Scholars. Faculty members selected for distinguished chairs Feb 6, 2019 3:15 pm Three Illinois faculty members have been selected for endowed chairs deemed to be among the most distinguished honors on the campus Fall 2022: Record-breaking international student enrollment Jan 18, 2023 10:30 am Overall international fall enrollment at Illinois is 11,548, which topped the previous record of 10,826 students in 2017, and includes record high enrollments from India and Africa. FamILLy Day at Memorial Stadium Set for Aug. 14 Jul 14, 2022 10:30 am You'll get a first look at the Fighting Illini football, soccer, and volleyball teams by interacting with student-athletes on the field. That's followed by a movie night (free admission) where the first 500 fans will receive a free Illini popcorn bucket. February brings a variety of world music performances to campus Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am Fans of world music have a smorgasbord of events to choose from this month, including Slavic folk music performances, a percussionist playing handmade instruments and a conference devoted to Afro-Brazilian dance and music. February Dance to reflect recent crisis responses Jan 26, 2018 9:45 am February Dance will include performances that explore responses to crisis, look at protest in an airport setting and celebrate the music of Tom Petty 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. Final day for free phone carols Dec 13, 2018 5:45 am For one week only, anyone from anywhere can call us round the clock and request any holiday tune, and we'll do our best to sing it over the phone. For free. 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 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. Find your opportunity to contribute this week. Apr 13, 2015 9:15 am The campus celebrates National Volunteer Week with several opportunities for you to get involved. First 'A Great Conversation' to feature Maryland U president Oct 6, 2020 10:15 am The first of Chancellor Robert Jones’ “A Great Conversation” events will be livestreamed Monday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. It will feature Freeman Hrabowski, a national leader in academic innovation and inclusive excellence. First Big Ten school named a Bee Campus USA Oct 26, 2018 8:45 am Making the world safer for pollinators through extensive habitat improvements, awareness efforts, and engagement strategies earned the U of I recognition as a certified Bee Campus USA First female president of Rhodes College is a three-degree Illinois alumna Dec 12, 2016 3:45 pm Marjorie Hass earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Illinois, Urbana‐Champaign. Five graduate students earn National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowships Jul 14, 2015 11:30 am NDSEG Fellowships are designed to increase the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance. Five Illinois faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows Feb 23, 2016 1:15 pm This year, 126 Sloan Research Fellowships were awarded to early-career scientists and scholars from 52 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada. Five were awarded to Illinois scholars. 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 Five ways to use technology to decrease your stress Dec 6, 2022 3:00 pm It’s a stressful time of year with holidays and the end of the semester. Technology can add to that stress, or it can be used to minimize the stress. Flatlands Dance Film Festival kicks off dance department’s 50th year Aug 27, 2018 12:15 pm 'We’ve been overwhelmed by how fast it’s grown. It’s the biggest dance film festival in the Midwest at this point. It’s a great way to kick off our season.' Flatlands Dance Film Festival: Misty Copeland film ‘A Ballerina’s Tale’ and more Aug 20, 2016 9:30 am The University of Illinois dance department’s third annual film festival will take place over a weekend this year, rather than over three consecutive Tuesdays as in the past. It also has a new venue: Spurlock Museum. 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... Former ambassador to Ukraine Maria Yovanovitch honored with Douglas Award Dec 7, 2022 1:15 pm The Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government, presented by U of I’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs, recognizes public officials who demonstrate the highest standards of public service. Former Miss America Erika Harold to headline 2016 National TRIO Day celebration Feb 22, 2016 4:15 pm TRIO programs focus on improving college access, retention, graduation, and enrollment in graduate school for first generation, low-income, disabled, adult, and veteran students. For third consecutive year, an Illinois student is named a Marshall Scholar Nov 30, 2016 12:00 pm The Marshall Scholarship, given by the British Government, fully funds outstanding young Americans for two years of graduate study in any field at a U.K. institution. Four exhibits to visit at Krannert Art Museum this summer Jun 10, 2022 11:15 am Learn about some of the rotating exhibits you should visit at KAM this summer. Four Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows Feb 23, 2017 9:30 pm Four Illinois researchers are recipients of 2017 Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor "early career scholars whose achievements mark them as the next generation of scientific leaders.” 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. 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 Free late night entertainment announced for students Sep 16, 2020 3:30 pm Student Affairs is hosting free, socially distanced, live entertainment for students at Memorial Stadium starting this weekend with a double-feature movie and a concert. 'Fresh Press' creating new paper for Library's sustainable book conservation efforts Oct 23, 2018 9:45 am Art & Design and the Library will use agriculturally sourced materials to craft a new kind of paper that meets conservation standards and can be used to rebind and repair the Library’s at-risk relics Friday: Virtual Reality Demo Day Aug 26, 2019 10:30 am Experience immersive programs simulating archaeological digs, anatomy visualizations, 3D art and modeling, 360 Videos, Google Earth, games, and more at sites across campus. From Chicago art to Chinese ceramics: Krannert Art Museum Sep 18, 2018 9:45 am An exhibit of objects from its collections tells a range of stories – from the diverse art scene of 20th-century Chicago to the enduring global fascination with Chinese ceramics