blog posts 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 Campus campaign against sexual violence gets important new resource Aug 25, 2015 11:00 am New site includes quick links for those who want to report an incident, talk to someone, support survivors, and for people who do not necessarily know what to do. Campus Eateries and Hangouts: The Green Tea Pot Aug 25, 2016 11:30 am Today's students have many places to grab a coffee, tea, or a bite to eat. In 1916 there were fewer options. The women of Delta Gamma saw this as a business opportunity. Flatlands Dance Film Festival kicks off dance department’s 50th year Aug 27, 2018 12:15 pm 'We’ve been overwhelmed by how fast it’s grown. It’s the biggest dance film festival in the Midwest at this point. It’s a great way to kick off our season.' Renowned banjo player, alumnus returns to play ELLNORA Sep 6, 2015 3:30 pm Noam Pikelny's second solo album, “Beat the Devil and Carry a Rail,” released in 2012, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. Exhibit documents role of Albert Lee, early advocate for African-American students Sep 7, 2018 2:30 pm An exhibit at the University of Illinois Archives commemorates the contributions of Albert Lee, who provided guidance for African-American students at the U. of I. in the first half of the 20th century. iUnite Week 2015 Sep 9, 2015 9:15 am See activities planned for iUnite Week, Saturday, September 26th through Friday, October 2nd. Turkey Tango Sep 10, 2017 10:00 am What we had witnessed was a pair of sibling males fighting for dominance. Campus honored with award for excellence in diversity Sep 15, 2018 8:45 am The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award in recognition of its diversity efforts. Grad Students: You can win cash by presenting your research Sep 16, 2016 11:30 am Register now. Participants compete for four prizes: First Prize ($300), Second Prize ($200), Third Prize ($150), and People’s Choice ($100). Krannert Art Museum hosts retrospective of photographer Hal Fischer Sep 16, 2021 9:15 am A retrospective of the work of photographer Hal Fischer, an Illinois alumnus, showcases the scope of his career and examines his development as an artist. Something for every animal lover Sep 18, 2018 10:15 am More than 300 veterinary students host a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s only veterinary college, with animals and activities for all ages From Chicago art to Chinese ceramics: Krannert Art Museum Sep 18, 2018 9:45 am An exhibit of objects from its collections tells a range of stories – from the diverse art scene of 20th-century Chicago to the enduring global fascination with Chinese ceramics Krannert Center’s new assisted listening system to benefit patrons with hearing loss Sep 19, 2018 7:30 am Patrons will be able to plug a headset into a remote receiver or attach it to a loop receiver to wirelessly transmit an audio signal to a hearing aid Spurlock Museum displays reproductions of Irish cultural icons including Book of Kells Sep 20, 2016 11:30 am High-quality reproductions of medieval Irish metalwork – acquired by the University of Illinois 100 years ago – are the centerpiece of a new exhibit at Spurlock Museum of World Cultures. 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. Krannert Art Museum assembling major exhibition on Swahili arts Sep 23, 2016 10:00 am By the time an exhibition on the arts of the Swahili coast of Africa opens at Krannert Art Museum in fall 2017, several years’ worth of work will have gone into selecting the items for the show and bringing them to the U.S. Author of ‘Lincoln’s Body’ to speak Oct. 4, first in Illinois Bicentennial Lecture Series Sep 25, 2018 11:30 am Abraham Lincoln’s ungainly looks, unusual height, his jokes about his appearance – and the significance of all that in how he’s been viewed – will be the subject of an Oct. 4 lecture Faculty members named University Scholars Sep 26, 2016 11:30 am Six Urbana campus faculty members have been named University Scholars. New dual-degree program in Innovation, Leadership and Engineering Entrepreneurship Oct 4, 2016 10:15 am The College of Engineering degree combines the technical expertise from Illinois’ world-renowned engineering program with a deeper set of innovation and leadership skills. $25M gift to fund design center Oct 7, 2016 10:00 am The new two-story building will be a campuswide hub for student-focused design thinking and learning. Illinois farmers view feral hogs as a nuisance Oct 10, 2016 3:30 pm Illinois farmers, even those who have experienced no damage to their land or crops, dislike feral hogs and support hog control