blog posts Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences Apr 27, 2021 9:45 am Physics professor Nadya Mason and chemistry professors Ralph Nuzzo and Wilfred van der Donk have earned one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive in recognition of their distinguished achievements in research. Illinois English professor awarded Carnegie Fellowship Apr 28, 2021 10:30 am Professor Gillen D’Arcy Wood has been awarded a 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship to develop a database of baseline oceanographic information to enhance marine research, and to examine the Victorian origins of marine science. Four honored with 2023 Campus Award for Excellence in Faculty Leadership May 5, 2023 12:15 pm These awards are presented in three categories – faculty mentoring, distinguished executive officer and outstanding faculty leadership – to distinguished faculty who enrich the intellectual vitality of campus and the broader community. Hammack receives Carl Sagan Award May 6, 2019 8:15 am Illinois Professor Bill Hammack joins previous awardees Steven Pinker, Thomas Friedman, and Bill Nye. The first recipient was astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan. Illinois professor appointed to US Department of Energy leadership role May 10, 2021 3:00 pm Kathryn Huff has accepted an appointment as principal deputy assistant secretary for nuclear energy in the U.S. Office of Nuclear Energy. Illinois architecture professor awarded Graham Foundation grant Jun 1, 2021 1:30 pm Architecture professor emerita T.F. Tierney has been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to examine the role that federal lending practices played in maintaining racially segregated suburbs. U of I students, alumni awarded Fulbright grants Jun 8, 2020 8:45 am Fourteen 14 Illinois students and recent alumni who were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences across the globe this coming year. Humanities research program elevated to institute status Jun 11, 2020 8:00 am The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the program for institute status, and it is now known as the Humanities Research Institute. Social work prof named Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow Jul 29, 2019 9:15 am Liliane Windsor will spend a year in Washington, D.C., working with members of Congress and the executive branch on health-related legislative and regulatory issues. Illinois 'engineer guy' Hammack awarded Hoover Medal Aug 13, 2020 9:00 am Engineering professor Bill Hammack is the creator/host of the popular YouTube channel 'engineerguy' and has recorded more than 200 public radio segments that describe what, why and how engineers do what they do. Aerospace Engineering professor honored with asteroid namesake Aug 23, 2023 11:30 am An asteroid named '28751 Eggl' - as in Professor Siegfried Eggl - can now be spotted on all international databases including NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Horizons. 'It was a total surprise to me! I had no idea I was being nominated,' Eggl said. 28 receive U of I System honor for leading COVID-19 response Aug 26, 2021 11:30 am In a ceremony attended by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, University President Tim Killeen honored 28 key leaders of the system’s COVID-19 response with the Presidential Medallion, the highest honor that the system president can bestow. Meet the record-breaking freshman class Sep 12, 2019 11:00 am The Illinois freshman class sets records for enrollment, diversity and excellence. Two Illinois Students Awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service Sep 19, 2023 11:15 am Christiana Lewis and Andres Vazquez, both juniors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have received the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, also known as the Voyager Scholarship. Rashid Bashir elected to National Academy of Medicine Oct 9, 2023 9:30 am Bashir was elected for seminal contributions in micro and nanoscale biosensors and diagnostics, bioengineering early detection of infection and sepsis, and his work to establish the the world's first engineering-based medical school at U of I. Illinois professor tops 'Power List' of analytical scientists Nov 4, 2019 8:00 am Professor Jonathan Sweedler was named to the top spot on the Analytical Scientist’s 2019 Power List, which highlights tremendous talent, ingenuity, and leadership in analytical science across the world. Illinois: No. 1 global destination for international students Dec 5, 2019 10:45 am Illinois ranks No. 1 among public universities and No. 5 in the country for the most international students, according to Open Doors data. CS head Nancy Amato wins inaugural Robotics Medal from MassRobotics Dec 13, 2023 10:45 am The Robotics Medal is the world’s first major prize to acknowledge the impactful contributions of female researchers to the field of robotics. Amato has also recently been voted president-elect of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Two Illinois professors awarded NEH Fellowships Jan 11, 2024 1:30 pm Julie Turnock, a professor of media and cinema studies, and Hermann von Hesse, a professor of art history, have been awarded 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships. World renowned architect, Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang named 2024 commencement speaker Feb 1, 2024 2:00 pm Internationally recognized architect and Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang will serve as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s commencement speaker on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. Ken Norman: A double-double machine Feb 6, 2023 11:15 am Ken Norman was the guy that every conference coach coveted. In his junior and senior seasons—1985-86 and '86-87—Norman was a double-double machine. He had at least 10 points and 10 rebounds on 25 occasions. Two Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows Feb 12, 2020 9:30 am Two U of I scientists are among 126 recipients of the 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships. This honor is one of the most competitive and prestigious awards available to early career researchers. Illinois among top producers of Fulbright US Student awards Feb 13, 2024 9:30 am The U of I is one of the top university and college producers of Fulbright student grant recipients in the U.S . 'It is a great point of pride for us to be continually recognized as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright students,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. U of I ranks 25th nationally on EPA’s list of on-site green power users Feb 17, 2022 10:45 am This is the first time the U of I has made the EPA's Top 30 list. Because of the output from two utility-scale solar farms and multiple rooftop arrays, Illinois is also third among U.S. universities in on-site clean power production. U of I among top producers of Fulbright awards Feb 20, 2020 8:45 am For the ninth time in the past 10 years, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been named among the U.S. colleges and universities that produce the most Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Physics prof, Nobel laureate Anthony Leggett donates papers to University Archives Mar 6, 2020 12:15 pm Sir Anthony Leggett's papers, recently donated to the University of Illinois Archives, provide a perspective on his groundbreaking research in theoretical condensed matter physics. Campus awards honor excellence in instruction Apr 15, 2024 9:00 am Awardees are cited for sustained excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching, undergraduate and graduate advising and mentoring, online teaching and research guidance. Sixteen employees honored with Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award Apr 17, 2024 10:00 am Sixteen academic professionals and civil service staff members have received the Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award recognizing exceptional performance. Three Illinois students honored with Goldwater scholarships Apr 18, 2023 2:15 pm U of I students Daniel Cudzich, Max Fan and Aidan Lindsay are among 413 scholars selected for Goldwater scholarships from the 1,267 mathematics, science and engineering students nominated by colleges and universities nationwide. Seven Illinois professors elected AAAS Fellows Apr 18, 2024 9:00 am Seven U of I professors have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society, for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. Two elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 29, 2022 8:45 am Materials science and engineering professor Nancy Sottos and history professor Maria Todorova have been elected to the AAAS in recognition of their accomplishments and leadership in academia, the arts, industry, public policy and research. U of I is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars May 23, 2022 2:30 pm Twelve scholars from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were awarded Fulbright awards for 2021-2022 — making the university the top doctoral degree-granting institution in terms of numbers of scholars offered grants. Awards recognize excellence in public engagement Jun 1, 2023 9:30 am These awards honor faculty and staff members, students, and community members who engage the public to address critical societal issues. Illinois alumna receives Presidential Medal of Freedom Jul 8, 2022 4:00 pm Gies College of Business alumna and Brigadier General Wilma Vaught served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1985, becoming one of the most highly decorated military women in U.S. history at the time of her retirement. Illinois Global Institute centers receive almost $13.2 million in Title VI funding Aug 25, 2022 8:00 am The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of this year’s top Title VI funding recipients in the country. University invests $50 million in faculty-hiring initiative Sep 8, 2022 4:15 pm 'Our plans to (grow the faculty) were put on hold while we managed the effects of the pandemic. It is now time to reinvigorate our commitment to increasing the number of excellent tenure-stream faculty on campus,' said Chancellor Jones. University invests $24 million into Investment for Growth Proposals Sep 17, 2019 12:00 pm The university is generating new sources of revenue while continuing to invest in education, research and public engagement. Nicholas Wu earns NIH Director's New Innovator Award Oct 5, 2021 10:30 am 'In the arms race to combat continually evolving viruses, professor Wu’s work will develop a unique predictive platform using influenza as a model for analysis, discovery and frontier-changing implementation,' said U of I's vice chancellor for research. U of I honors nine faculty members with endowed chairs, professorships Jan 12, 2024 11:00 am Nine University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been named as university endowed chairs or professors for their excellence and prominence in research, teaching and service. Illinois music professor awarded NEH Fellowship Jan 15, 2020 1:00 pm University of Illinois music professor Christina Bashford was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for 2019. Hergenrother named a 2023 National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Jan 16, 2024 2:30 pm Paul Hergenrother’s lab has discovered multiple new anticancer compounds, including PAC-1, which recently completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in late-stage cancer patients. Student's machine learning system for EEG analysis wins IEEE honors Jan 18, 2022 12:15 pm A new machine learning system developed by a Carle Illinois College of Medicine student could unlock the vast amounts of untapped data found in a common neurological test. Illinois anthropology professor awarded NEH Fellowship Jan 18, 2023 10:00 am Riggs is a contemporary and historical archaeologist with interests in welfare state initiatives, materiality, national belonging and displacement in the recent past. 14 Illinois faculty members elected AAAS Fellows Jan 26, 2022 8:45 am Fourteen University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been elected 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Illinois art professor receives United States Artists Fellowship Jan 26, 2024 11:00 am Artist, weaver and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign art professor Kira Dominguez Hultgren has been awarded a 2024 United States Artists Fellowship. U of I's highest honors: Stephen Long invested as a Stanley O. Ikenberry Chair Jan 31, 2020 10:00 am 'Steve has led the world in advancing our knowledge of the mechanisms of photosynthesis... especially towards the goal of increasing the efficiency of photosynthesis to help feed the world's burgeoning population.' U of I's online master's programs atop U.S.News rankings Feb 2, 2022 9:30 am Seven U of I online master's programs are in the top ten rankings of U.S.News & World Report's latest survey. Two U of I faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering Feb 8, 2024 10:00 am Electrical and computer engineering professor Kiruba Haran and mechanical science and engineering professor Taher Saif are newly elected members of the National Academy of Engineering. Sottos elected to National Academy of Engineering Feb 10, 2020 8:15 am 'This is one of the very most prestigious honors an engineer can earn, and we are thrilled that Nancy’s distinguished reputation among her peers is being recognized,' said Dean Rashid Bashir of The Grainger College of Engineering. Three elected to National Academy of Engineering Feb 10, 2022 4:45 pm Chemical and biomolecular engineering professor William Hammack, civil and environmental engineering professor Youssef Hashash and computer science professor Klara Nahrstedt are newly elected members of the NAE.