blog posts Holiday kindness at Illinois Dec 9, 2022 4:15 pm Chancellor Robert Jones wishes the entire university community a happy holiday season. Holscher receives prestigious research award for early-career innovation in nutrition Dec 6, 2017 12:30 pm The award provides a grant of nearly $600,000 to fund a project looking at diet, the human gastrointestinal microbiome, and metabolic health over the next three years Homecoming, delivered to you! Nov 24, 2020 1:15 pm View the list of events you can join remotely during a full week of Illinois Homecoming festivities! Homecoming parade is Friday at 5:30 Oct 13, 2022 4:15 pm Here is the Parade Route, Note that the Fourth Street and Gregory Drive sections close beginning at 5 pm. The Kirby Avenue and First Street sections will be closed from noon Friday until after the football game on Saturday. Homecoming Parade streams here, Saturday at 11 a.m. Oct 8, 2021 9:00 am Even if you couldn't make it back to campus, you can watch the Homecoming Parade as it happens beginning Saturday at 11 a.m. Homecoming Week at Illinois Oct 3, 2022 2:15 pm Events throughout the week include a student dinner on the Quad, the Global Talent Show, Saturday Night Live: Homecoming Edition in downtown Champaign, two concerts at State Farm Center and - of course - football on Saturday. Horseshoes is not a game to farriers Mar 19, 2018 12:30 pm Did you know that Illinois is one of the only major US universities with a full-service farrier training program? See the video 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.” How engineering will revolutionize the future of healthcare Jan 13, 2016 10:30 am "Look at what this University and the College of Engineering did for electronics and computing in the 20th Century. We have the opportunity to have the same kind of an impact in the 21st Century for health and medicine." How orange and blue became Illinois's colors Oct 12, 2015 1:15 pm From its founding in 1867 until fall of 1894, the University of Illinois struggled to commit to school colors. Humanity and the modern world Nov 11, 2019 2:15 pm 'There’s so much going on in the modern world right nowthat requires at least some knowledge of the sciences and some appreciation and awareness of how science is shaping our world and our lives.' Hu named College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean Jan 10, 2017 9:45 am Feng Sheng Hu, the associate dean for biological, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will become the LAS dean Jan. 1, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute virtual launch Tuesday Oct 18, 2021 9:30 am Join leaders from IBM, the U of I, The Grainger College of Engineering and the state for a first look at the academic-industry partnership spurring breakthroughs in hybrid cloud and AI, quantum computing, materials discovery, and sustainability. IBM, U of I to launch new Discovery Accelerator Institute May 26, 2021 9:15 am 'This institute with IBM is a pioneering new model of how we can build academic and researcher collaboration into technology and innovation at unmatched excellence and scale,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. Ichthyology students present 'The Fishes of Boneyard Creek' Jan 25, 2017 10:45 am Every day thousands of students walk across campus bridgess that span the Boneyard Creek - but they may not realize the creek is home to a surprising diversity of fish species. IGB director receives honorary doctorate from Hebrew University in Jerusalem Jun 29, 2015 3:15 pm The university’s senate credited Gene Robinson for helping to define the new field of sociogenomics, bridging many disciplines, including animal behavior, neurobiology and genomics. IGB launches new Center for Genomics in Business and Society Feb 5, 2019 8:30 am 'This center will enable us to take our commercialization and social impact efforts to the next level, and help further develop the reputation of the IGB as one of the leading genomics institutes in the country' 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. Illini everywhere: Dixie Illini since 1911 Aug 16, 2016 12:15 pm For five years, the early 1920s campus hosted annual Dixie Club dances with live bands from southern states. Illini Everywhere: Irish Illini, Since 1895 Jan 16, 2017 12:45 pm Since at least 1895, Irish students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Irish Illini have included athletes, lawyers, orators, professors, stock raisers, and writers. 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. 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. Illini Union to host Finals Nap Room on Tuesday, Dec. 15 Dec 11, 2015 2:45 pm The event will be held in Illini Union room 210 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Illini Valentines Kevin and Pam: Eternal Flames Feb 14, 2024 8:15 am 'I was a pledge in my sorority and the older girls told me, "Whatever you do, don’t sit with a boy on that bench by the (Eternal Flame),"' recalls Pam. 'Because if you do and if you kiss him, you’re gonna get married.' #ILLINOIS2016 Commencement details May 4, 2016 11:45 am Join the Illinois Commencement conversation using #ILLINOIS2016 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...' Illinois again among top U.S. schools for Peace Corps volunteers Feb 28, 2015 12:15 pm Since the Peace Corps was created in 1961, 2,014 Illinois alums have served overseas, making it the No. 7 all-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers. Illinois again earns a spot on the Peace Corps’ annual Top Schools list Feb 18, 2016 3:30 pm The University of Illinois is the No. 7 all-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers, with 2,026 graduates having served since the agency was created in 1961. Illinois alum Charles David Keeling: The man who tied human actions to climate change Apr 30, 2018 8:45 am Keeling was the first scientist to develop an accurate technique for measuring the air concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) — a greenhouse gas that traps atmospheric heat Illinois alumna among first group of Knight-Hennessy Scholars Feb 23, 2018 4:15 am Illinois alumna Leah Matchett will pursue a Ph.D. in political science at Stanford University among the first group of Knight-Hennessy Scholars Illinois alumna’s innovative work creates new field of scientific research Jun 10, 2015 9:00 am Dr. Mary-Dell Chilton’s groundbreaking work with genetic engineering in plants started with what seemed to her like a ludicrous theory: that particular species of bacteria could attach to plant genomes and proceed to spread DNA to them. Illinois announces changes to spring academic calendar Oct 20, 2020 10:15 am Spring semester classes at Illinois will begin a week later in 2021. The semester will not include a spring break, but classes will not be held on three midweek days. Illinois architecture students documenting historic modern home Oct 20, 2016 9:30 am A group of 11 students spent four days this fall measuring every inch of the Paul Schweikher House in Schaumburg, which architect Paul Schweikher built in 1937 as his home and studio. 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 Illinois awarded $8M from NIH to study nuclear structure Oct 15, 2015 11:00 am Professor Andrew Belmont will lead a team of investigators that has been awarded an $8M grant over five years to study nuclear structure as part of the recently-unveiled 4D Nucleome Program. 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 Illinois campus recognized as a 'Milestones in Microbiology' site Oct 20, 2015 10:30 am The American Society for Microbiology, the largest and oldest life science society in the world, named Illinois one of the Milestones for its “rich history of major microbiological achievements.” Illinois chancellor, chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 17, 2019 8:45 am Chancellor Robert J. Jones and chemistry professor Catherine J. Murphy have been elected as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 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. Illinois chemist elected to National Academy of Sciences Apr 30, 2018 4:30 am Scott Denmark, a professor of chemistry at Illinois, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive 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. Illinois chosen for third consecutive year Nov 25, 2016 4:00 pm University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign selected by Military Times in their annual “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” rankings. Illinois composer's music recognizes Carl Woese’s discovery of third domain of life Feb 21, 2017 11:00 am Music representing one of the most important scientific discoveries made on the University of Illinois campus will be played on the historic Altgeld Chimes and the McFarland Carillon as part of the U. of I.’s sesquicentennial celebration. Illinois’ corn-counting robot earns top recognition at leading robotics conference Jul 6, 2018 2:30 pm Illinois’ TerraSentia robot is transportable, compact and autonomous. It captures each plant from top to bottom using a suite of sensors (cameras), algorithms, and deep learning Illinois Data Bank provides storage, access to research data of Illinois faculty Sep 1, 2016 11:15 am "Not only does sharing give others the ability to really verify or extend your findings, the transparency shows you have confidence in your research. It can also extend the impact of your work..." Illinois earns 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award Sep 30, 2015 8:30 pm Illinois is being recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine as a recipient of their 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the third year in a row. Illinois earns Climate Leadership Award Jan 11, 2019 9:30 am The U of I is the recipient of Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Award, the Boston-based nonprofit announced in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council Illinois' 'Engineer Guy' is a YouTube phenomenon Aug 17, 2016 11:30 am University of Illinois Engineering Professor Bill Hammack has made quite the impression on YouTube viewers simply by explaining how everyday objects work. His videos have had 210 million views. Illinois enrollment remains above 50,000 Sep 9, 2020 3:30 pm 'Students recognize our institutional brand as one of the best in the world, and we have found innovative ways to provide a top-quality education during a global pandemic,' Chancellor Robert Jones said. Illinois farmers view feral hogs as a nuisance Oct 10, 2016 3:30 pm Illinois farmers, even those who have experienced no damage to their land or crops, dislike feral hogs and support hog control