blog posts Champaign, the Champagne Problem, and the mathematician behind a beer Aug 2, 2019 9:45 am 'Champagne Problem' beer's label features the likeness of Bruce Reznick’s, the Illinois math professor who was able to create a formula that partially solves the famous mathematical conundrum. New Campus Instructional Facility opens for Fall '21 classes Aug 19, 2021 11:00 am 'The active learning classrooms at the Campus Instructional Facility are part of the campus mission to offer students the highest quality learning experiences possible,' said Ava Wolf of the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning. This is a guitar? Yep. See it played at Ellnora: The Guitar Festival Sep 14, 2017 11:45 am A one-of-a-kind electric console guitar created by steel guitar performer Letritia Kandle in the 1930s will be demonstrated and on display at ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival. ACES Dean Robert Hauser will testify before the U.S. House Ag Subcommittee Sep 25, 2015 2:15 pm Hauser’s testimony will focus on research issues related to major field crops and renewable energy crops, and the associated role of USDA/NIFA funding. 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 theatre season reimagines the American story Oct 13, 2021 3:15 pm The theatre department will produce a season of plays that offer a fresh look at the American theater by bringing a broad range of voices to the stage, featuring work by women, people of color, LGBTQ authors and students. Students learn more than they often realize in studying English Oct 28, 2015 11:30 am English majors should be prepared for the questions, concerns and even mocking about the value of their degree. Agrible celebrates grand opening in Research Park Nov 9, 2015 11:15 am Agrible is one of the fastest growing companies in Champaign-Urbana, and is a proud graduate of the EnterpriseWorks incubator. Two minute video: Illinois' 'Quintessential Engineer' statue Nov 12, 2019 11:00 am Illinois Ph.D student Sakshi Srivastava proposed a statue to that would serve as a permanent figure for women of all generations. The statue, The Quintessential Engineer, now stands permanently on the Engineering Quad Illinois Music's Nathan Gunn nominated for 2017 Grammy Dec 8, 2016 12:15 pm Opera singer and Illinois music professor Nathan Gunn has been nominated for a 2017 Grammy in the Best Opera Recording category. Illinois launches major cybersecurity initiative in Singapore Jan 17, 2018 9:15 am The new initiative will work to make information systems both trustworthy, meaning it behaves as expected even during disruptions, and secure, or hardened against malicious attacks Squirrel Appreciation Day is a thing. And it's today. Jan 21, 2016 11:45 am The story of how squirrels came to the U of I campus in the first place. Stephan Djordjevic supports students in history, with an assist from his dog Feb 3, 2022 10:30 am Stefan Djordjevic has served students as the academic advisor for the Department of History. Through his experiences, he’s learned that students have histories to teach him, as well. 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' U. of I. composer chosen for Kronos Quartet project Feb 13, 2017 9:45 am Illinois composer Erin Gee was chosen to create a new piece of music for Kronos Quartet’s Fifty for the Future project. Gee will travel to India this spring to record insect and bird sounds as inspiration for her composition. Video: Sesquicentennial Celebration kickoff announcement Feb 28, 2017 9:45 am The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was created in 1867 with one building surrounded by a sea of mud. Join in our year-long celebration of its world-changing accomplishments and continuing potential Veterinary respiratory expert explains kennel cough causes Mar 26, 2015 2:30 pm Chicago area veterinary clinics, including the University of Illinois’s primary care practice, the Medical District Veterinary Clinic at Illinois, report growing numbers of kennel cough cases this month. Some boarding facilities have closed for disinfection to prevent further spread of this disease. Remembering Jack Peltason, the campus's first chancellor Apr 2, 2015 2:30 pm Jack Peltason, who died March 21 at age 91, was a renowned political scientist and constitutional scholar and author who already had established an academic reputation by the time he was named the Urbana campus’s first chancellor in 1967. Meet the six winners of this year's Academic Professional awards Apr 14, 2016 11:00 am The program honors the accomplishments and contributions of academic professionals. Recipients are selected for work, personal and professional contributions. 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. Campus to support La Casa mural conservation May 4, 2015 1:15 pm The vibrant room-size murals, inside the former site of the department of Latina/Latino studies building and the La Casa Cultural Latina, were created in 1974 as a protest piece by alumnus and artist Oscar Martinez and fellow students. Styrecycle introduces a new way to reduce campus waste May 6, 2016 11:30 am Styrecycle, a new specialty campus recycling program being pioneered by students, was created to cut down the volume of Styrofoam headed to the landfill. Raycraft road trip sets sights on halls of fame, Woodstock, 9/11 memorial May 15, 2019 12:45 pm Recreation, sport and tourism professor Michael Raycraft is preparing to set off on a tour with students to some of the country’s most iconic sites. Fred Kummerow, successful crusader against trans fats, dies at 102 Jun 1, 2017 2:30 pm Kummerow was a pioneer in the study of dietary contributors to heart disease who led a decades-long crusade to remove trans fats from the food supply Illinois sweeps international veterinary honors society research awards Jun 26, 2018 9:15 am Grad students at Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine took top honors in both categories of the annual scholarly article competition sponsored by Phi Zeta Labor & Employment Relations remembers former dean Walt Franke Jul 6, 2017 10:15 am In 1957, Franke joined what was then known as the Institute for Labor and Industrial Relations as a faculty member. He led the development of a modern Human Resources graduate program Search and rescue dogs do their jobs despite travel stress Jul 20, 2017 3:45 pm Search and rescue dogs fly on a moment’s notice to the site of a disaster, where they are expected to perform at the top of their game. But, just like for humans, flying can be stressful for dogs. Alumni's dorm room game will soon be told in Target stores nationwide Jul 28, 2015 11:15 am Business Insider (July 27) - When Tim Swindle and Dave Mazurek were in college at Illinois, they made up a card game that involved combining stereotypical accents with outrageous phrases. 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. Watch the new BTN documentary 'Cold War: Illinois Stories' Sep 22, 2021 9:30 am Four separate stories of individuals or programs at the U of I that were either affected by harsh Cold War politics or, in one segment, shed light on a government film studio dedicated to Cold War propaganda. Vet Med Open House on Sunday, Oct. 3 Sep 27, 2021 11:30 am The Vet Med Open House will be in-person again, moving as many exhibits as feasible to outdoor locations for public health reasons. In addition, there will be online exhibits added to our virtual Open House website. Christina White wins American Chemical Society's synthetic organic chemistry award Sep 28, 2018 1:30 pm Professor White is the first woman to win the ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry Marching Illini preparing for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Oct 5, 2015 8:30 am When the Marching Illini perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, they’ll march and play for 2 1/2 miles, in front of 3 million people lining the parade route. Heart of Illinois Quad Festival Friday Oct 10, 2017 11:45 am Come out the Quad for activities, interactive booths, musical and theatrical performances, and grab free traditional fair foods as we celebrate Illlinois' Sesquicentennial Prominent documentary filmmakers featured in Ebert Symposium Oct 14, 2020 10:45 am Kirby Dick, Sacha Jenkins and Dawn Porter have had films aired or streamed on CNN, HBO, Netflix, PBS and Showtime, among other venues. Three documentary filmmakers on the Illinois faculty will also be on the panel. 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. Jewel of the ACES campus: LIAC turns 20 years Oct 22, 2021 9:00 am In the center of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences campus at Illinois stands a massive, hexagon-shaped building, beloved for its gorgeous interior and study spaces with lush, green views of south campus. Students' Space Society wins design competition for Mars exploration satellite communications Oct 27, 2015 12:30 pm Members of the ISS team will travel to Boston in November for the SpaceVision 2015 conference to receive the award. Illinois to lead NSF Midwest Big Data Hub Nov 3, 2015 3:15 pm To accelerate advancements in the rapidly emerging field of big data analysis, the National Science Foundation is establishing four regional Big Data Hubs. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will lead the Midwest Hub. Timelines for Altgeld and Illini Hall Project come into focus Nov 10, 2020 11:15 am Demolition of Illini Hall is scheduled from July 2021 until April 2022, making way for a new, six-story, 140,000-square-foot building to the west of (across Wright Street from) Altgeld Hall. Project explores Octavia E. Butler novel through discussions, art, music Nov 11, 2021 2:00 pm Octavia E. Butler’s dystopian novel 'Parable of the Sower' is centered around themes that resonate today – climate change, economic instability, and social chaos. The novel s the focus of a year-long project, Parable Path CU, led by Krannert Center. Chancellor’s Commission on Native Imagery: Healing and Reconciliation begins Dec 7, 2018 12:30 pm The Chancellor’s Commission on Native Imagery: Healing and Reconciliation begins its work on November 29. Chancellor announces the Illinois Professional campaign Jan 15, 2019 2:45 pm Chancellor Robert Jones's video announcement of The Illinois Professional, a series of videos, social media posts and university-wide communication featuring the message 'I am an Illinois Professional' William Mischo appointed acting dean of libraries, university librarian designate Feb 14, 2017 2:30 pm Mischo, currently the head of the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, will begin in the new role Feb. 18, pending the review and approval of the Board of Trustees. Interview with Dean King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine Feb 16, 2017 11:45 am Dr. King Li, inaugural dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, believes that merging engineering studies with clinical instruction will revolutionize the delivery of health care Co-founder of #blacklivesmatter visits campus Feb. 19 Feb 17, 2016 8:15 am Opal Tometi's "Friday Forum" talk is free and open to the public. Making Mr. Darcy: Cultural Context for the Regency Gentleman Feb 18, 2019 11:30 am A new exhibit at the Rare Book and Manuscript Library looks at the expectations for gentlemen in the period during which Jane Austen wrote her novels. Unity and Action: The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Feb 19, 2016 11:00 am By the fall of 1969, the Afro-American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois had opened in a temporary headquarters under the direction of Val Gray Ward, an activist and artist. Students taking ride through civil rights history for spring break Mar 2, 2016 11:00 am Their route will take them to nine cities over nine days: Greensboro, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Atlanta; Tuskegee, Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham, Alabama; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Memphis, Tennessee. Vaccine study now open for student enrollment Mar 22, 2021 1:15 pm U of I students who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 can enroll in a study to help understand the effectiveness of vaccines. Participants will be paid and could receive the vaccine as soon as April 1.