blog posts New degree addresses technology in animal sciences Sep 27, 2019 11:00 am Incoming freshmen can enroll in the program, known as CS + Animal Sciences, starting in the fall of 2021. New dual-degree program in Innovation, Leadership and Engineering Entrepreneurship Oct 4, 2016 10:15 am The College of Engineering degree combines the technical expertise from Illinois’ world-renowned engineering program with a deeper set of innovation and leadership skills. 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. New Illinois initiative to embed arts into all aspects of university Feb 8, 2024 4:30 pm 'Arts are not decoration. They are deeply investigative, sophisticated practices. I want that to be recognized, acknowledged and engaged with,' says Cynthia Oliver, who was named the special advisor to the chancellor for arts integration. New Krannert Art Museum exhibition explores perception of time Jan 20, 2016 3:30 pm “Time / Image,” one of Krannert Art Museum’s spring exhibitions opening on Jan. 28, explores how time is perceived through contemporary art. New Master of Science in Information Management Aug 10, 2016 11:45 am nformation management is a broad area and is evolving rapidly, with many new opportunities arising. New MOOC-based Master of Computer Science Apr 13, 2016 8:00 pm This fully online professional master’s degree equips learners with knowledge from Illinois faculty who have produced seminal research in data science. MCS-DS graduates will be qualified to enter one of the most in-demand career tracks in the industry. New name, 60 years of cooperation Jun 30, 2016 8:30 am The Committee on Institutional Cooperation is now the Big Ten Academic Alliance. New online master’s degree will prepare future brand leaders Jan 5, 2017 9:15 am This joint master's program, between Illinois’ College of Business and College of Media, aims to prepare the strategic leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing global digital-media environment. New program to support U of I freshmen with autism Jun 24, 2022 12:00 pm Incoming freshmen at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this fall with autism spectrum disorder can take part in a new program that will offer a variety of support to help them succeed at college and beyond. New Richmond Family Welcome Gallery captures Illinois’ rich legacy Jan 15, 2019 9:15 am A state-of-the-art, interactive space devoted to the life of the University of Illinois, past, present and future has opened at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center New robotic lawn mower will require little set-up Jul 13, 2015 3:00 pm Researchers at the Coordinated Science Lab at Illinois are working on “an omnidirectional-vision-based system to detect the containment status of a robotic lawn mower.” John Deere is funding the project. New study maps evidence of conservation impacts on human well-being Dec 9, 2015 10:30 am “Evidence maps are emerging as a powerful new tool to visually distill a huge amount of information on what works and what doesn’t in a particular field, says Professor Daniel Miller. New U of I license plate available now Mar 26, 2019 8:00 am A portion of the U. of I. license plate fee goes toward scholarships for in-state students with demonstrated need. This academic year, the campus received $173,675 in scholarships funds from plate fees. Nina Baym, pioneer in the study of American women writers, has died Jun 21, 2018 10:00 am 'She changed the way a generation of scholars of American literature came to understand 19th-century women’s writing.' Nominations sought for Provost's new faculty leadership awards Feb 5, 2015 3:45 pm In recognition of those faculty who distinguish themselves with their vision of the future and their effort to enable and promote others in shaping that future, several campus level awards for excellence in faculty leadership are given annually. Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Award Executive Officer Distinguished Leadership Award Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award November Dance features a tribute to Beverly Blossom Oct 30, 2015 1:45 pm The performances will feature a new presentation of 'Brides,' a signature work by the late Beverly Blossom, a renowned dancer, choreographer, and a professor of dance at Illinois from 1967 to 1990 November Dance performed on new set, livestreamed Nov 4, 2020 9:45 am Performers at the November Dance concert will dance for the first time on a new set, but most of their audience will watch on screens rather than in person. Now Accepting Nominations for the Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award Sep 5, 2019 2:45 pm Consider nominating a person or organization that you feel has done an exceptional job in helping to make Illinois a more diverse and inclusive campus. Now on the Critter Cam: Great Blue Heron Aug 12, 2016 12:00 pm This flying dinosaur was definitely grounded; but careful evaluation of the injuries and consultation with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s ophthalmology service has us hopeful that we can get this heron back in the sky. Now seniors, first cohort of Cancer Scholars set to graduate Jan 10, 2018 11:00 am Inaugurated in 2014, the Cancer Scholars program gave a small cohort of students the chance to mold their undergraduate experience around the idea of cancer research NSF awards $6 million for smart gigabit applications in Champaign-Urbana and 14 other cities Sep 15, 2015 4:45 pm This announcement was made at a White House event where the Obama Administration made several commitments to support “Smart Cities.” NSF Director France Córdova visits campus for engineering research center launch Oct 12, 2015 3:15 pm Engineering at Illinois launches $18.5 million center for power optimization in mobile electronics on October 15 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. 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. October 3 - 9 Sep 23, 2021 10:15 am See the calendar of events for Homecoming Week, culminating in Illinois Football vs Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 9. Office of Diversity, Equity, and Access honors Wireless Elevator Remote Control Dec 5, 2016 12:45 pm These elevators are fully accessible for those who need to use the remote control device to call and access the elevator. Old University Hall was demolished in 1938... Sep 15, 2016 10:45 am But it's main portal lives on as a campus icon: The Hallene Gateway Online MBA degree coming to College of Business May 5, 2015 11:30 am The University of Illinois College of Business will launch an online-only Master of Business Administration degree program, pending approval by the U. of I. Board of Trustees. 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. 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. Open House Weekend at Illinois, March 8 – 10 Feb 26, 2019 11:00 am Open House events March 8, 9, and 10, 2019, include the colleges of Engineering, ACES, Applied Health Sciences, and Education, plus the Beckman Institute and Allerton Mansion. Open House weekend, March 10, 11 Feb 20, 2017 11:00 am On March 10th and 11th, the campus will welcome hundreds of high school students for the renowned Engineering Open House and others. Open Illinois: Information for DACA students Feb 13, 2017 1:45 pm Information and tools that will ensure their success of undocumented and DACA students at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. 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 Paper: Workplaces serve as training ground or deterrent for civic participation Aug 2, 2018 3:30 pm Workplaces can encourage or deter an employee’s participation in civic life outside of the office, depending on how the workplace is structured Paralympian Jean Driscoll on being 'picked on,' then 'picked out' Jul 23, 2015 4:00 pm In the following excerpts from an interview with the University of Illinois Archives in 2010, Illinois alumna Jean Driscoll discusses navigating school, teaching herself to ride a bike and discovering her passion for wheelchair athletics. Paralympic training facility gets upgraded, new look Mar 27, 2015 9:30 am The University of Illinois will be well-represented at the 2015 Boston Marathon, with 15 wheelchair racers participating. Those athletes will be more prepared this year thanks to a renovated and upgraded training facility. Passes for revamped Roger Ebert’s Film Festival go on sale Nov. 1 Oct 30, 2018 11:30 am The film festival founded by Roger Ebert will return in April for its 21st year, screening the same number of films, but on a shorter schedule Patrick Earl Hammie: My path to Illinois Apr 6, 2020 8:00 am 'I’m curious about storytelling, the body in visual culture and subjects that explore the tensions between feeling and knowledge, power and violence, vulnerability and tenderness.' Patton named College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean Jul 28, 2021 10:15 am Venetria Patton, currently the head of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue, will become the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Illinois effective Aug. 2, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. 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. 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. Pinholster named new dean of College of Fine and Applied Arts Jun 27, 2024 2:15 pm Jacob Pinholster has been selected as dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, effective Sept. 16. He is currently the executive dean for enterprise design in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University. Pitchapalooza comes to Illinois Mar 22, 2016 2:30 pm Aspiring novelists had the chance to pitch their book ideas in front of an esteemed panel of writers during Illinois’ inaugural Pitchapalooza event Planned launch of SafeWalks mobile-friendly app Feb 6, 2015 1:00 pm Getting home safely on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus is about to get easier as members of the Student Patrol program prepare to launch a SafeWalks mobile app. 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 Planning your Spring Break? Consider the Civil Rights Pilgrimage Feb 4, 2016 1:00 pm See pictures and hear from students who went last year, and check the itinerary for this year. 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 Preserving Illinois students' experiences Mar 12, 2015 4:45 pm The Student Life and Culture Archives at the U of I Libraray preserves and protects student experiences captured in scrapbooks, letters, videos, photos and oral histories as far back as the mid-1800s.