blog posts Computer science professor named 2022 Sloan Research Fellow Feb 15, 2022 9:45 am 'The Sloan Fellowship is one of most prestigious awards available to early-career scientists, and we are thrilled that Professor Li’s distinguished reputation is being recognized,' said U of I Provost Andreas Cangellaris. Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years Apr 5, 2023 2:45 pm The Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years of empowering lives through enhanced communication. Witherspoon shows first-round talent at Pro Day Apr 5, 2023 7:30 pm Illinois Football All-American Devon Witherspoon shined at his personal Pro Day on Wednesday at the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility. Witherspoon performed in front of 31 scouts representing 23 NFL teams. Two Illinois researchers receive Council of Learned Societies fellowships Apr 6, 2023 2:45 pm The ACLS Fellowship Program supports exceptional scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences that has the potential to make significant contributions within and beyond the recipients’ fields. Announcing the Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction Apr 7, 2022 9:45 am Faculty and staff members and graduate teaching assistants at Illinois are being honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising, collectively known as the Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction. Three Illinois professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships Apr 8, 2022 3:45 pm Dance professor Cynthia Oliver, chemistry professors So Hirata and Prashant Jain are among 180 artists, writers, scholars and scientists chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from almost 2,500 applicants, according to the Guggenheim Foundation. Two Illinois professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships Apr 12, 2024 9:15 am Evolution, ecology and behavior professor Alison Bell and architecture professor Paul Hardin Kapp are among 188 writers, scholars, artists and scientists chosen from nearly 3,000 applicants, according to the Guggenheim Foundation. Five Illinois faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 25, 2024 9:00 am Founded in 1780, the academy recognizes scientists, artists, scholars and leaders who have distinguished themselves in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences May 2, 2024 11:30 am Physics professor Chen-Yu Liu, biochemistry professor Steve Sligar and chemistry professor Ken Suslick are among the newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their research achievements. Faculty, staff, teaching assistants earn Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction May 4, 2021 11:45 am The Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognizes sustained excellence and innovation in undergrad teaching and contributions beyond classroom instruction that have an overall positive impact on student learning. Campus honors four more with awards for excellence in faculty leadership May 27, 2022 12:15 pm The Office of the Provost sponsors the campus-level awards in recognition of faculty members who distinguish themselves in their vision of the future and their efforts to enable and promote others in shaping that future. Small named finalist for Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award Jun 5, 2023 8:00 am Small, who earned his record 13th Big Ten Coach of the Year award, led the program to its eighth consecutive Big Ten title – and 13th of the last 14 overall – to secure one of seven tournament wins on the year, also the most in the nation. Children's book by Illinois students teaches third graders about engineering Jun 7, 2021 2:30 pm “Jenny Saves a Convertible,” the first book from the program to be published, teaches third-grade students about automotive design and engineering. Five Urbana faculty members honored as University Scholars Jun 8, 2023 10:00 am 'Faculty excellence is the University of Illinois System’s foundation, and the basis for the exceptional academic experience of the nearly 95,000 students who enrolled in our three universities last fall,” said Nicholas Jones, vice president for academic affairs. Illinois students awarded Boren Scholarships Jun 12, 2020 9:30 am The National Security Education Program selects Boren Scholars to add international and language components to their education by studying overseas in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Rose Yeboah named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year Jun 14, 2024 8:45 am Yeboah is the first Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year in the women's program's history; Olympic medalist Ashley Spencer took home the honors for Big Ten Track Athlete of the Year in 2013. Eight employees honored with Chancellor's Distinguished Staff Award Aug 25, 2022 7:45 am Eight civil service employees were recognized for exceptional performance by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Class of 2025 sets enrollment records Sep 8, 2021 11:15 am The totals include 5,835 new students from 92 Illinois conties, the most in-state students in 10 years. More than 20% are from underrepresented groups, and more than 20% are first generation students. U of I honored for support of first-generation students Sep 28, 2023 11:30 am Illinois was one of 22 institutions named to the First Scholars 2023 cohort, the next level of recognition in the nation’s first program acknowledging higher education institutions for their commitment to first-generation student success. Burke elected to National Academy of Medicine Oct 17, 2022 10:00 am 'Dr. Burke’s election is well-deserved recognition of his pioneering research methods ...a testament to his unwavering focus on finding solutions that can directly impact people’s lives and the health of our communities,” Chancellor Jones said. New sleep enhancement device earns students National Academy of Medicine award Oct 17, 2023 11:15 am Carle Illinois College of Medicine student team was recognized by the US National Academy of Medicine for developing a device that could improve the duration and quality of sleep, especially for people with conditions like dementia. Dance professor Cynthia Oliver receives Doris Duke Artist Award Oct 21, 2021 9:15 am Oliver is an award-winning choreographer, performer, and recipient of a 2021 United States Artist Fellowship earlier this year. She also is an associate vice chancellor for research, a Center for Advanced Study professor, and a 2011 University Scholar. Eight Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential Nov 13, 2023 4:45 pm The list recognizes research scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated exceptional influence – reflected through their publication of multiple papers frequently cited by their peers during the last decade. Three Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential Nov 18, 2020 10:30 am Axel Hoffmann, Stephen Long and Donald Ort are among the most highly cited researchers in the world. Illinois inducted into Olympics' inaugural Collegiate Impact Award Class Dec 9, 2022 1:00 pm The induction by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee honors the top-performing schools represented on Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Five Urbana faculty members honored as University Scholars Dec 10, 2020 1:45 pm The five Illinois professors named University Scholars are Meghan Burke, special education; Ryan Dilger, animal sciences; Christopher Freeburg, English; Ned O’Gorman, communication; and Rachel Whitaker, microbiology. Watch: Illinois' virtual Celebration of Diversity Dec 11, 2020 10:30 am The Illinois campus celebrates diversity every day, but this annual event recognizes people who have been outstanding advocates for diversity across our campus and around the world. Senior Alexa Smith named 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Dec 23, 2021 10:45 am Smith is the author of 'An Economic Eclipse: Shifting Toward a Sustainable Future by Eliminating Waste,' a book about the circular economy and zero waste movement.