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The Illinois State Geological Survey was awarded two projects totaling $10.1 million Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop technologies to mitigate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

See the full schedule of events related to Black History Month.

Comprising data from five years and 30 field research sites in the Midwest, it has been called one of the most comprehensive agricultural datasets ever to be published

Fans of world music have a smorgasbord of events to choose from this month, including Slavic folk music performances, a percussionist playing handmade instruments and a conference devoted to Afro-Brazilian dance and music.

'The murals coming back is a big celebration for our Latinx community of not only current students, faculty, staff and community members, but also our alumni and the years of history our community has on this campus.'

The late William Sparks (PhD, chemistry, ’36) and  the late Welton Taylor (BA, ’41, MS, ’47, and PhD, ’48, bacteriology) were among 16 inductees recently admitted to the National Inventors Hall of Fame

The finder brought him to a raptor rehabilitator, who then transferred the hawk to us for medical treatment.

Derek Hoot of Middleton, Wisconsin, has been offered an $18,500 David L. Boren Scholarship to fully cover the cost of his academic year 2017-18 study abroad experience at the Qasid Institute for Classical and Modern Standard Arabic in Jordan.

'The iMBA is the right format for the times – providing a powerful learning experience with anytime/anywhere accessibility at an affordable cost,' said Dean Jeffrey Brown.

Thirteen Illinois students and young alumni were offered student Fulbright grants to pursue international educational, research and teaching experiences across the globe this coming year.

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.

Although the Amazon Jungle may appear to be perpetually green, an Illinois researcher says there are actually seasonal differences of photosynthesis, with more occurring during the dry season than during the wet season.

Whether it’s your first time on campus, or you feel like you’ve been here forever, you won’t want to miss one of the most exciting weeks on campus.Welcome home, Illini.

Find help with setting up email, getting online storage space, and any other IT issues through Illinois' Technology services office

This year the festival celebrates the newly re-established relations with Cuba with two films and will feature a Q+A session with the director of 'Invisible Collection,' Bernard Attal, on Friday night, Sept. 18.

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.

The University generates a 19.3 percent return on the public’s investment – through spending by its campuses, employees and students and the increased earning power of its graduates

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 

View the list of events you can join remotely during a full week of Illinois Homecoming festivities!

Illinois ethnomusicologist Michael Silvers writes about forro music of Brazil and its connections to the environment, drought and politics

A new commitment in support of CS Education Week by Illinois faculty announced in a Fact Sheet by the White House, joins a community effort to raise awareness about computer science at all levels.

For one week only, anyone from anywhere can call us round the clock and request any holiday tune, and we'll do our best to sing it over the phone. For free.

Athletes in the College of LAS participate in many sports, from diving to football. They also major in everything from psychology to cellular biology. Here's how they manage their time

Renowned artist and National Medal of Arts winner Ping Chong is working with dance students to create a performance based on racial history in the U.S.

Designed to meet the growing demand for information professionals in a rapidly changing workforce, the degree prepares professionals for information-intensive roles in a broad range of employment sectors.

A new exhibition, 'Hive,' combining two 18-foot-tall inflatable sculptures and an immersive sound installation, is visible 24/7 in Krannert Art Museum's Kinkead Pavilion glass-enclosed east entrance.

February Dance will include performances that explore responses to crisis, look at protest in an airport setting and celebrate the music of Tom Petty

U of I has released its third survey of student experiences of sexual misconduct, and the university’s response to those incidents. 

Provisional accreditation affirms that a medical school meets nationally accepted standards of educational quality and can move forward with plans to build a sustainable medical education program.

Join us in celebrating NCSA’s 30th anniversary at Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana, on March 3. 

Choosing a major is a MAJOR deal, and the College of Business celebrated that decision by hosting its first ever College of Business Signing Day!

Levchin is co-founder of PayPal, former chairman of the board of Yelp, and currently the CEO, founder of the consumer-financing platform Affirm. He graduated from the U. of I. in 1997

'Our success rests on the principle of inviting the best and brightest into our community and supporting their capacity to thrive...'  - Chancellor Robert Jones

"4-H Legislative Connection provides Illinois 4-H members a unique opportunity to learn about the state legislative process," said Dr. George Czapar, University of Illinois Extension director. "They learn firsthand about Illinois government and also meet with elected officials."

In the past three years, 13 U of I faculty members have been honored with Guggenheim Fellowships

Scott E. Denmark, a professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Hear from the panelists: Chancellor Robert Jones, Provost Andreas Cangellaris, and the Vice Chancellors for Student Affairs; Advancement; Administration and Operations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Research and Innovation.

After three weeks of treatment, the eagle was ready to leave the Wildlife Medical Clinic for a rehabilitation facility, where he was tested for flight and hunting capability before at last being released into the wild.

Graduate students in Professor Vidar Lerum’s Architectural Design Studio have spent months designing a 'Museum of the Book' to house the world-class collections at Illinois. See the designs Wednesday.

Two sections of Green St. between Wright and Goodwin will close to through traffic. Significant detours for vehicular and pedestrian traffic will occur for primary campus locations.

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

Jane Bergman hopes that her artistic rendition of a former glass dome in Altgeld Hall helps bring it back

The Illinois Exercise is Medicine—On Campus initiative recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine as a gold-level campus for helping to create healthy academic environment, with abundant physical activity and exercise opportunities.

Neo, the smartphone-turned-computer, created by two ECE ILLINOIS students, was the runner-up in the Sprint Smartphone Encore Challenge in May.

Krannert Art Museum is unveiling new hours and an online reservations system so visitors can be physically distanced and check in with a gallery attendant at the door. 

The Center for Advanced Study will bring together experts to discuss misinformation, disinformation, 'fake news' and conspiracy theories in a yearlong initiative, 'Conspiracy, Misinformation and the Infodemic.'

The 2017 Campus Charitable Fund Drive kicks off September 18, 2017. Pledge your support today and make a donation. It's easy, and together we make a HUGE difference.

O’Connor describes dance as “a sublinguistic area of expression” with its own properties that create another way of processing information different from language.

Watch Dr. King Li's remarks at his welcoming reception, in which he shares his vision for the college.

At Illinois' 7th Lemann Dialogue, leading Brazilian public figures and international scholars will focus on turning points in the country’s politics, economy, and public policies