blog posts Campus celebrates 25th anniversary of the ADA and UI's key role in its creation Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am Twenty-five years ago this month, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. Twenty-five years before that, the U. of I. was at the forefront of the movement to improve conditions and access for students with disabilities – and had been doing it for nearly two decades. Republican President comes to Champaign-Urbana… in 1911 Jul 22, 2016 2:30 pm As the Republican National Convention has taken center stage in Cleveland this week, the University Archives recalls when one of Ohio’s famous Republican politicians visited the University of Illinois! '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. Rainforest greener during 'dry' season Jul 26, 2016 11:15 am Although the Amazon Jungle may appear to be perpetually green, an Illinois researcher says there are actually seasonal differences of photosynthesis, with more occurring during the dry season than during the wet season. Students' smartphone computer is runner-up in smartphone encore challenge Jul 31, 2015 3:30 pm Neo, the smartphone-turned-computer, created by two ECE ILLINOIS students, was the runner-up in the Sprint Smartphone Encore Challenge in May. Illinois researchers lead three new NSF-funded centers for innovation Aug 3, 2016 9:45 am The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign leads/co-leads three new centers of innovation funded through the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) program. 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. Tech resources that new and returning students will need to get started at Illinois Aug 12, 2016 7:30 am Five things you should know about technology at the Illinois to help you get ready for the new school year Anderson named College of Education interim dean Aug 13, 2016 11:00 am James D. Anderson will become the interim dean of the College of Education effective Aug. 16, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Master Naturalists needed to preserve Illinois' environment Aug 15, 2015 2:45 pm Adults who have a passion for the outdoors – and are interested in sharing that with others – are needed statewide as volunteers in the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program. Bashir named executive associate dean of Carle Illinois College of Medicine Aug 15, 2017 9:30 am Bashir will work alongside Dean Dr. King Li to direct and oversee development and operations at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the nation’s first engineering-based college of medicine. 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. Two engineering alumni on MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 List Aug 18, 2015 2:15 pm Canan Dagdeviren and Melonee Wise have been named to MIT Technology Review's annual list of '35 Innovators Under 35.' Seven places to get IT help during the first week of classes Aug 18, 2016 9:30 am Students can receive assistance with common IT issues like WiFi, email, passwords, Illinois Compass, and VPN at these Tech Points across campus during the first week of classes (August 22 – August 26) Ebertfest announces first films and guests, COVID-19 protocols Aug 18, 2021 8:45 am Directors Azazel Jacobs and Ramin Bahrani will appear at the festival’s screening of their critically acclaimed movies 'French Exit' and 'The White Tiger.' Director Bobby Farrelly will appear with the cult comedy 'There’s Something About Mary.' Campus to enforce total ban on tobacco products use Aug 20, 2019 10:15 am 'In light of the increasing weight of scientific evidence of the harm created by tobacco use, the campus shall be entirely tobacco and smoke free.' Join the celebration, September 16 Aug 22, 2016 2:00 pm The community celebration will include a special presentation featuring NCSA founding Director Larry Smarr, current NCSA Director Ed Seidel and other distinguished guests. Book celebrates planning, building of University of Illinois campus Aug 28, 2017 10:30 am When the University of Illinois was established, its physical presence consisted of 10 acres for its main campus and a single five-story building. Today it's 4,550 acres (excluding farms) and 647 buildings. Campus landmark renovated: Natural History Building reopens Aug 29, 2017 11:30 am $70 million renovation transformed the Natural History Building into both a beautiful space filled with interesting display cases, and a 21st century learning space Why study abroad? Find out at Illinois Abroad Day Aug 31, 2016 8:30 am Discover how studying abroad can enrich your college experience, help you land your dream career, and allow you to create connections with individuals and places around the world during Illinois Abroad Day. Sign up for Illini Alerts in cases of severe threats Sep 6, 2016 4:15 pm New students: Add your cell number here to get text alerts. It's the fastest way to stay informed about immediate threats. Relationship science: How couples can keep moving forward Sep 7, 2017 1:15 pm Brian Ogolsky, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, researches romantic relationship maintenance. Beckman Foundation presents $5 million gift to Beckman Institute Sep 9, 2015 11:00 am The gift will establish the Beckman-Brown Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Annual Beckman-Brown Lecture on Interdisciplinary Science. 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. Pulitzer Prize-winning author to deliver Mortenson Distinguished Lecture Sep 11, 2017 9:45 am Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen will talk about war, forced migration and refugees when he gives the 27th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture U. of I. Sesquicentennial celebration starting to take shape Sep 14, 2015 12:30 pm Preparations are being made for a worldwide celebration in 2017 to mark the U. of I.'s start as a land-grand institution in 1867. Sulkin named College of Media dean Sep 19, 2018 9:15 am A professor of political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tracy Sulkin formerly served as the College of Media’s interim executive associate dean Inaugural dean chosen for Carle Illinois College of Medicine Sep 20, 2016 9:00 am King Li, M.D., will become the inaugural dean and chief academic officer of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine effective Oct. 1. Bill Geist is Homecoming Grand Marshal Sep 22, 2015 2:00 pm Bill Geist, noted columnist, author, correspondent and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduate, will serve as grand marshal of this year’s homecoming parade. September 18 to November 10 Sep 27, 2017 7:00 am The 2017 Campus Charitable Fund Drive kicks off September 18, 2017. Pledge your support today and make a donation. It's easy, and together we make a HUGE difference. It’s not just about baseball: How barnstorming put a dent in Jim Crow Sep 28, 2015 11:30 am History professor teaches how America’s pastime—and other sports—became an integral part of improving race relations. Alumnus Juan Salgado named a 2015 MacArthur Fellow Sep 29, 2015 10:30 am Juan Salgado is a community leader helping immigrants on Chicago's southwest side overcome barriers to success in the workplace and build the human capital of their communities. Engineering helped turn one student's passion for racing into a career path Sep 30, 2015 1:30 pm Alex Allmandinger discusses his engineering courses, the Illini Motorsports Team and his internship with Infiniti Red Bull. Committee to recruit founding dean for Carle Illinois College of Medicine Sep 30, 2015 2:15 pm A search committee established to find the Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s inaugural dean will begin its work this month with the goal of naming the dean by spring 2016. Prominent Japanese cultural figures to visit Illinois' Japan House Oct 12, 2017 11:45 am 'To have these two incredibly important figures in Japanese culture here at events that are free and open to the public is amazing,' said Cynthia Voelkl, the assistant director of Japan House. 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. Research: Would students conserve energy if they were given 'energy bills’? Oct 15, 2018 9:45 am Are students thinking about their dormitory energy usage? And would they think about energy costs — and conservation — more if they were presented with detailed energy reports? Gene Robinson elected to National Academy of Medicine Oct 19, 2018 9:00 pm Illinois entomology professor Gene Robinson was elected to the National Academy of Medicine 'for pioneering contributions to understanding the roles of genes in social behavior' 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. A vision for the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine Oct 27, 2016 8:30 pm Watch Dr. King Li's remarks at his welcoming reception, in which he shares his vision for the college. College of Business and Deloitte Foundation establish center for analytics education Oct 28, 2016 4:30 am A $5 million gift from the Deloitte Foundation and Deloitte’s retired and current partners, principals, managing directors and employees will allow Illinois College of Business to move to the head of class in business analytics education and talent development. Academy executive featured in Ebert Symposium on media representation Oct 29, 2020 1:30 pm Christine Simmons, the chief operating officer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, oversees its equity and inclusion initiative and has been involved with rule changes governing the Oscars. University of Illinois central to $3.5 million NSF I-Corps node Nov 2, 2016 2:15 pm The NSF has announced a $3.5 million Midwest I-Corps node, which combines four universities with strong engineering programs The Cline Symposium: 'Money in American Politics' Nov 3, 2016 2:30 pm 'Money in American politics' will be the theme of this symposium starting Friday, Nov. 11, just three days after a contentious election awash in dollars and filled with allegations of corruption. Krannert Art Museum show will bring together Illinois' medieval manuscripts Nov 3, 2016 2:30 pm Examples of such manuscripts will be displayed at Krannert Art Museum in an exhibition titled “Making and Breaking Medieval Manuscripts.” It will show how books were used and valued in the Middle Ages and since. Artists Kennedy Browne grapple with ‘Real World Harm’ in KAM exhibition Nov 5, 2018 9:15 am In 'Real World Harm,' viewers watch a 360-degree video on a virtual reality headset. The artists inscribed the headset with a disclaimer telling users their biometric data is being collected Chimesmaster Wood honored in memorial concert Nov 6, 2019 2:00 pm Members of the Altgeld Ringers will perform a chimes memorial concert Sunday, Nov. 10, in honor of former Altgeld chimesmaster Sue Wood, who died Oct. 6. ACES students blog about recent travel experiences Nov 9, 2015 7:15 am The ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss funded the trips of eight undergraduate students to its first worldwide conference in Rome Solo exhibition at Krannert Art Museum focuses on images of the Niger Delta Nov 11, 2016 10:30 am The museum is hosting the first solo museum exhibition of Saro-Wiwa’s work, primarily photography and video, curated by Powell. College of LAS student named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Nov 16, 2017 1:45 pm Thomas Dowling, a double-major in political science and history, has been named the Lincoln Laureate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign