blog posts Commencement weekend highlights from Engineering at Illinois May 18, 2015 1:30 pm A look at the images and a few of the stories behind this year's class of graduates from Engineering at Illinois. 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. Composer Renee Baker to premiere new score for historic silent film Feb 21, 2019 11:30 am The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music will screen two historic silent films with new scores by composer Renee Baker in recognition of Black History Month. Computer science honored for increasing women's participation in computing May 22, 2017 9:30 am The Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has received the $100,000 Grand Prize for the NCWIT Extension Services Transformation (NEXT) Award. Concert series celebrates Altgeld Chimes' centennial Oct 19, 2020 1:15 pm For 100 years, the Altgeld Chimes have provided a soundtrack for the Urbana campus. Starting Oct. 25, a weeklong series of concerts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the chimes, with a special livestreamed concert Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Congrats, #ILLINOIS2017 May 4, 2017 10:00 am In the last days before Commencement, we'll be sharing eight stories from #ILLINOIS2017 graduates about their time at Illinois -- the challenges, triumphs and places on campus they'll miss most. Conservation process continues for La Casa’s beloved mural Jul 6, 2016 1:15 pm The mural has been the cornerstone and rallying point for the campus Latina/Latino community since Illinois alumnus and artist Oscar Martinez and fellow students painted it in 1974. Conservation work gives old paintings a new look Sep 9, 2016 9:30 am “We think it’s really important for viewers to get a sense of the behind-the-scenes work that makes it possible for these works to be on display.” Maureen Warren, Krannert Art Museum’s curator of European and American art. Construction begins on U of I's Solar Farm 2.0 Aug 5, 2020 9:45 am Completion of the new 54-acre, 12.1 megawatt (MWdc) solar array will give the U of I the title of third-largest user of renewable power generated on-site for all higher education facilities in the country. Continue your world-class education, wherever you are this summer May 4, 2016 11:30 am Check out some of the courses Illinois is offering online this summer Core curriculum committee formed for Carle Illinois College of Medicine Dec 10, 2015 10:30 am U. of I. Interim Provost Edward Feser said the group has an opportunity to have a significant impact on the future of medical education. “Our aim is to create something truly new and transformative,” he said. Coronavirus message sent to faculty members, staff, students Mar 2, 2020 1:30 pm The University's Monday (March 2) update to its faculty, staff and students on the university’s policies related to the coronavirus situation. Counting on sheep to deliver hands-on education Mar 24, 2016 12:15 pm “When it comes to teaching animal reproduction... the ewes present a more practical model than do other species in terms of safety, economics, and hands-on opportunities,” says Dr. Chelsey Ramirez. Coursera for Illinois: Free online courses for faculty, staff and students Oct 17, 2018 2:45 pm Illinois’ courses on the Coursera platform, created by our colleges and taught by Illinois faculty, feature material from their on-campus courses and scholarly work Crain's: Companies are 'flocking' to U of I's Research Park Feb 17, 2016 7:45 pm An article published in the Feb. 15 print edition of Crain's Chicago Business examines the trend of large corporations opening innovation centers in the University of Illinois Research Park. Creating a new way to study schizophrenia Jun 27, 2018 3:30 pm Illinois professor of psychology Thomas Kwapil says studying mild symptoms could shine light on a serious condition 'Crip*' exhibition at Krannert Art Museum centers on experiences with disability, access Oct 18, 2021 4:30 pm Curator Liza Sylvestre said the exhibition refers to 'crip theory,' which considers not just disability but also race, sexual identity, class and educational status, and how those identities connect and overlap. Critical Conversations on Native Imagery Report Released Sep 11, 2018 1:30 pm The report from the Critical Conversations on Native Imagery Advisory Committee relates the initial findings, ideas and concepts from participants during a series of campus events. Critter cam: Red-tailed hawk found in a cornfield unable to fly May 24, 2017 8:45 am The finder brought him to a raptor rehabilitator, who then transferred the hawk to us for medical treatment. Crop achilles' heel costs farmers 10 percent of potential yield Jan 23, 2017 4:00 pm Scientists assumed leaves at the top of a plant would be the best at turning higher levels of light into carbohydrates through photosynthesis, but research shows that's not the case in C4 plants like corn. Dance department’s first 50 years celebrated with work by faculty, alumni Nov 4, 2018 2:15 pm Faculty, alumni of the dance department are working together on dances to be performed throughout the year to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The performances will begin this week Danita Brown Young named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jun 13, 2017 9:00 am Dr. Brown Young most recently served as Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Dean selected for Carle Illinois College of Medicine Mar 10, 2022 10:45 am Dr. Mark S. Cohen will be the next dean, as well as senior vice president and chief academic officer at Carle Health, effective May 16. Carle Illinois, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, will graduate its first class in May. Dec. 1 deadline to apply to Illinois Nov 14, 2017 8:45 am Freshman applicants can apply to Illinois in one of two ways: myIllini or Coalition. Check out the links here Developing intelligence in Bert, Beckman Institute's iCub humanoid robot May 27, 2015 9:15 am Though language learning comes naturally to a child, encoding this complex process into a computer system is difficult; it lacks the physical and emotional connections to sounds and objects that are vital to the process of interpreting, conceptualizing, and understanding language. DGS presents the first Major Exploration Week Feb 22, 2016 11:30 am Open to all undergrads, this week will provide opportunities for you to learn more in-depth information about majors. Dial-A-Carol has nary a silent night after news of it goes viral Dec 17, 2015 11:00 am The campus Dial-A-Carol program broke its previous record by a long shot this holiday season after news of the free live caroling service went viral. DIA's Ilinois Homecoming history, facts, links Oct 17, 2019 9:15 am In the longest-running tradition of its kind, Illini return to campus for football, fun and memories. It's a tradition that has flourished over decades, while remaking itself to suit the changing times. Digital Marketing specialization one of the most coveted Coursera certificates Dec 22, 2015 10:15 am The Digital Marketing Specialization offered by the University of Illinois came in at the top of the list of Coursera offerings that “had the biggest impact on the lives of our learners.” Digital technologies the focus of new College of Education programs Nov 12, 2015 11:45 am New degree programs in the College of Education will focus on the research and design of digital learning and teaching technologies and their applications across a range of disciplines. Disability pioneer Tim Nugent nominated for Congressional Gold Medal Jul 29, 2015 2:00 pm On Tuesday, July 28, U.S. Representative Rodney Davis and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk introduced a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Timothy Nugent. Discovering treasures in Library’s storage vaults May 30, 2019 9:45 am 'I’m guiding a group tour through the Oak Street Library Facility and we’ve reached my favorite part – the big moment of reveal.' Doris Kelley Christopher Hall celebrates 10th anniversary Oct 3, 2016 11:45 am Christopher Hall is home to the Family Resiliency Center and a unique combination of research, education, and outreach centered on helping families thrive under challenging conditions. Drone show planned for Aerospace Engineering's 75th anniversary Sep 9, 2019 2:00 pm A musically choreographed flock of 100 drones will take to the sky on Friday, September 20, at approximately 9 p.m. just east of the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Earth Week: Five of the most popular trees on campus Apr 22, 2019 11:30 am The Horticulture Club is hosting a Tree Walk on Thursday as part of our Earth Week and Arbor Day celebration. The Tree Walk will include 20 trees from all around our Tree Campus USA. East St. Louis Archaeological Project named a 'top ten field project in the world' Nov 12, 2015 11:30 am Shanghai Archaeological Forum of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, has recognized the Illinois State Archaeological Survey’s East St. Louis Archaeological Project ‘Ebertfest’ adds musical performance to follow final film ‘Rumble’ Apr 10, 2018 9:00 am 'Rumble' chronicles the little-known role of Native Americans in American popular music. The film will be followed by a performance by artist Pura Fe, who appears in the film Ebertfest adds 'The Big Lebowski' to lineup, with 'The Dude' as guest Mar 29, 2018 9:00 am 'Lebowski' joins four other announced films. The rest of the lineup will be announced next week 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.' Ebertfest announces initial slate of films and special guests for 2016 Feb 22, 2016 2:15 pm The 18th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival hosted by Chaz Ebert, also known as ‘Ebertfest,’ is pleased to announce the initial slate of films in this year’s festival with special guests. 'Ebertfest' remembers David Foster Wallace, Harold Ramis Mar 26, 2015 9:30 am “The End of the Tour,” a new film about a journalist’s five insightful days with “Infinite Jest” author David Foster Wallace, will be among the featured films at this year’sRoger Ebert’s Film Festival, running April 15-19 in Champaign-Urbana. Wallace, raised in Champaign-Urbana, is played in the film by Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), who will be a guest for the screening. Ebert Film Festival passes go on sale Nov. 2 Oct 14, 2015 11:00 am The passes cover all 12 or more screenings during the five-day event, coming April 13-17 at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Ebert Symposium to feature film director Gregory Nava Sep 19, 2019 4:15 pm Filmmaker Gregory Nava, who broke ground with the Latino film “El Norte” and TV series “American Family,” will be part of this year’s Ebert Symposium. Ebert Symposium to feature IMAX film, astronaut videographer, storytelling with data Sep 20, 2018 3:45 pm Former astronaut Terry Virts will be a featured guest for the first Roger Ebert Symposium on Oct. 1, talking about his role in shooting the IMAX film “A Beautiful Planet,” which will be screened free of charge as the capstone to the event. ECE building named R&D Magazine's Laboratory of the Year Apr 28, 2016 9:45 am The prestigious, international Lab of the Year competition, now in its 50th year, recognizes the best new and renovated laboratories that combine all aspects of the building into a superior working environment. Eco-Concept car team advances to world championship Apr 26, 2016 4:00 pm The Illinois hydrogen fuel cell car competed in the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas this past weekend in Detroit, impressing judges and advancing to the world championship competition in London. Educational entrepreneur, postdoc researcher make Forbes '30 under 30' list Jan 10, 2017 9:45 am Illinois' Ryan Hoch, alumnus and co-founder of Overgrad, and current postdoctoral researcher Lydia Kisley, were named to the 2017 Forbes "30 Under 30" ranking for Education and Healthcare, respectively. Education at Illinois populates the academy with scholars of color Jun 10, 2016 10:30 am This spring, 12 African-American women—known as the “Talented 12”—earned doctorates from the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (EPOL) at the University of Illinois. Eight honored with distinguished staff award Apr 21, 2017 11:00 am Eight civil service staff employees were honored with the Chancellor’s Distinguished Staff Award to recognize their exceptional performance. Eleven Illinois students, recent alumni offered Fulbright grants Jun 25, 2018 4:15 pm Fulbright grants allow the honorees to pursue international educational, research and teaching experiences across the globe this coming year