blog posts Pitchapalooza comes to Illinois Mar 22, 2016 2:30 pm Aspiring novelists had the chance to pitch their book ideas in front of an esteemed panel of writers during Illinois’ inaugural Pitchapalooza event Resources to support our international community Mar 23, 2017 5:45 am 'Our success rests on the principle of inviting the best and brightest into our community and supporting their capacity to thrive...' - Chancellor Robert Jones Join the celebration at one of these events Mar 26, 2018 9:45 am International Week is an annual week-long series of cultural, academic, and recreational activities designed to highlight our global campus to the whole community. 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 See the 25 semi-finalists in the Image of Research contest Mar 30, 2016 9:15 am Winners will be announced at a reception on April 6 in Illini Union Room 104 From Gottfried to 'Golden Arm,' Ebertfest back in full swing Mar 31, 2022 9:00 am With Oscar-winning directors, comedians and musicians, augmented by many independent movie gems, this year’s lineup takes the festival back to the roots established by late co-founder Roger Ebert. This is Grad Student Appreciation Week Apr 2, 2018 8:45 am There are events all week to celebrate the contributions of Illinois' 12,000 graduate students Three Illini win prestigious Goldwater Scholarships Apr 8, 2016 10:15 am "These flourishing scientists have seized the research opportunities presented to undergraduates at Illinois.” It's National Libraries Week, and we have one of the world's best! Apr 11, 2016 2:45 pm From April 10-16, libraries across the country are celebrating what makes them great places to study, learn and grow. Six Illinois professors named 2016 Guggenheim Fellows Apr 11, 2016 3:00 pm In the past three years, 13 U of I faculty members have been honored with Guggenheim Fellowships Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction announced Apr 11, 2019 9:30 am Faculty and staff members and graduate teaching assistants at Illinois are being honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising. Help package 151,000 meals: Day of Service, April 14 Apr 12, 2018 1:30 pm Volunteer to be part of the Sixth Annual Community & Campus Day of Service on Saturday The college career of Roger Ebert Apr 13, 2016 11:45 am Ebert's time as the editor of the Daily Illini gave him a chance to exercise his writing to the fullest. It also revealed the abrasiveness that got him noticed and earned him the respect he deserved. Choose Illinois: Accept your offer by May 1 Apr 15, 2017 8:00 am A couple hundred reasons you should choose Illinois... Illinois chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 17, 2017 12:15 pm Scott E. Denmark, a professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Krannert Art Museum galleries to close during summer renovations Apr 18, 2016 10:00 am Krannert Art Museum will act on its multiyear commitment to transform galleries and other public spaces by renovating four main-floor galleries this summer. Professor chronicles how Big Ten brought order to college football, then lost its way Apr 25, 2018 11:00 am College football started small in the late 1800s, but the issues then were remarkably similar to today: amateurism versus professionalism, player eligibility, player safety, commercialization... 2022 Undergraduate Research Week Apr 25, 2022 10:15 am A celebration of student innovation and excellence at Illinois, April 24 - 30 Chancellor announces extension of event cancellations through July 5 May 1, 2020 4:15 pm Chancellor Robert Jones also announced on Friday a timeline for phased decisions regarding summer and fall events and schedules. Carle Illinois College of Medicine announces inaugural faculty May 3, 2017 9:30 am The Carle Illinois College of Medicine’s nearly 100 faculty include prominent researchers, administrators and medical professionals with a broad range of expertise. Allerton Park kicks off its concert series on May 6 May 4, 2016 9:00 am The “Kick Off Concert” for this year’s Allerton Park Concert Series will feature Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, playing roots, rhythm and blues, soul, and Brazilian, Cuban and African music. Germanic languages and literatures professor named Getty Residential Scholar May 4, 2018 10:15 am Mara Wade will use the residency to work on her book on the relationship between public monuments and cultural politics in the city of Nuernberg U of I supercomputer provides $1.08 billion direct return to illinois’ economy May 17, 2017 4:00 pm Blue Waters has a projected $1.08 billion direct economic impact on Illinois' economy and will have created 5,772 full-time equivalent employment from October, 2007 to June, 2019. Facing the fat: Address your pet's extra weight May 18, 2015 11:30 am “The lack of recognition by the owner that there is a problem with the animal’s weight contributes to pet obesity,” says Dr. Gary Brummet Examining some of Illinois' 'Curiosities' May 24, 2018 11:30 am First in a series telling the stories behind these curiosities—from items that reflect our cultural history to art collections that represent all eras and mediums to the riches found in our library alone Future Environments: The Doctor’s Office of the Future May 29, 2018 12:00 pm Watch the video of Stephen Boppart, professor of bioengineering and electrical and computer engineering, as he answers a few questions about the future of health care Students help Illinois lead in online education May 31, 2018 9:15 am A student advisory board has been created to ensure Illinois has a strong student voice in its online leadership role Outside at the Research Park: Elvin Bishop Jun 1, 2017 1:30 pm Mank N Sass at 6:30pm, Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio at 7:30pm on July 21 Japan House celebrating 20th anniversary of permanent home Jun 25, 2018 9:00 am Japan House celebrates the 20th anniversary of its permanent home with a day of Japanese performers and artists at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Beginning teacher conference adds boot camp for new alumni Jun 27, 2016 2:45 pm The Beginning Teacher Boot Camp will offer curricula specifically for 2016 graduates of the university’s teacher preparation programs who will begin their first teaching jobs this fall. IGB director receives honorary doctorate from Hebrew University in Jerusalem Jun 29, 2015 3:15 pm The university’s senate credited Gene Robinson for helping to define the new field of sociogenomics, bridging many disciplines, including animal behavior, neurobiology and genomics. Future Environments: The future of energy with Nancy Sottos Jul 3, 2018 9:00 am Nancy Sottos, a professor of materials science and engineering, discusses green energy and the need for energy storage solutions University of Illinois hosting inaugural human-animal studies institute Jul 5, 2017 10:30 am The University of Illinois is hosting scholars from around the world to look at our relationships with animals at an inaugural Human-Animal Studies Summer Institute. Illinois has an online Master’s Degree for marketing, branding professionals Jul 12, 2017 11:00 am This fall, Illinois will launch a new online Master of Science in Strategic Brand Communication, a joint program between the Colleges of Business and Media. Work by Illinois dance student performed at national festival Jul 12, 2018 8:45 am Krystal Collins’ senior dance thesis was inspired by games of double dutch, summer parties and family get-togethers – the things she and her friends remember from their childhoods Spurlock Museum celebrates the 30th Anniversary of NCSA Jul 13, 2016 3:45 pm You have until July 31 to see the National Center for Supercomputing Applications 30th Anniversary exhibit at Illinois' Spurlock Museum Five graduate students earn National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowships Jul 14, 2015 11:30 am NDSEG Fellowships are designed to increase the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance. KCPA: Every student should have a chance to engage with classical music Jul 15, 2016 11:00 am A residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the centerpiece of an effort by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to expose more students to classical music. Recreating a lost masterpiece Jul 16, 2019 9:00 am Jane Bergman hopes that her artistic rendition of a former glass dome in Altgeld Hall helps bring it back Summer concerts by string musicians part of music workshop at Illinois Jul 20, 2018 10:15 am Workshop offers music educators, performers a chance to study the playing and teaching techniques of Illinois' Paul Rolland, pioneer of a movement-centered approach to playing stringed instruments Illinois lecturer receives Eisner Award for ‘Kindred’ graphic novel adaptation Jul 31, 2018 8:30 am The Eisner Awards recognize the best comics, graphic novels and books about comics from the previous year Paper: Workplaces serve as training ground or deterrent for civic participation Aug 2, 2018 3:30 pm Workplaces can encourage or deter an employee’s participation in civic life outside of the office, depending on how the workplace is structured Illinois historian receives NEH Public Scholar award, career prize for military history Aug 3, 2017 10:00 am John Lynn has won two prestigious awards this year, one the highest career award in his field and the other a Public Scholar award from the National Endowment for the Humanities Illinois Student Startup Accelerator demos head to Chicago Aug 4, 2015 10:30 am Demos by the 13 startups in the Entrepreneurship at Illinois iVenture Accelerator on August 6 at 2 pm in Chicago's Willis Tower Hello, International Space Station? It’s 4-H Aug 5, 2016 11:30 am The live call to the International Space Station, via ham radio, drew hundreds of space and amateur radio enthusiasts into the packed theater at Peoria Riverfront Museum. New Master of Science in Information Management Aug 10, 2016 11:45 am nformation management is a broad area and is evolving rapidly, with many new opportunities arising. Krannert Center residency gives choreographer Jessica Lang resources to create new work Aug 14, 2018 9:15 am Choreographer Jessica Lang’s newest work is a collage of movement, video, photographs, painting, music and even clothing that represent a melting pot of cultures Carbon credits sale nets campus more than $700,000 Aug 16, 2016 1:15 pm The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has sold certified carbon credits to BP Target Neutral (BPTN) as part of a new Carbon Credit and Purchasing Program through Boston-based nonprofit Second Nature. Flatlands Dance Film Festival: Misty Copeland film ‘A Ballerina’s Tale’ and more Aug 20, 2016 9:30 am The University of Illinois dance department’s third annual film festival will take place over a weekend this year, rather than over three consecutive Tuesdays as in the past. It also has a new venue: Spurlock Museum. Revolutionary Jump Simulation Center opens at Illinois Aug 24, 2018 4:30 pm Center will train Illinois students and be a site for testing new medical devices, mobile technologies for rural areas, medical simulation tools, and bio-printing, bio-fabrication techniques