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  • His Dream: Ideals Worth Fighting For

    Jan 10, 2022 10:00 am

    A celebration of this community’s commitment to the deam of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:30 PM, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Featured speaker is MLK's nephew, Dr. Derek Barber King, Sr.

  • volunteers sing holiday songs to a caller

    Looking for holiday cheer? Dial-A-Carol!

    Dec 9, 2021 8:45 am

    University Housing’s longest-standing tradition of 61 years, Dial-A-Carol is taking place December 9 – 15, 24/7. You call, our awesome volunteers sing whatever holiday (or non-holiday) tune you’d like! 217-332-1882.

  • Watch it now

    Nov 30, 2021 1:00 pm

    Join us (virtually or in-person) for the State of the University 2021 as Chancellor Robert Jones provides a brief overview of the year so far, offer some updates on our current plans and initiatives and talk about our bold plans for the future.

  • Artist and graphic design professor Stacey Robinson was commissioned to create artwork for the project. “Parable Path,” left, is part of a related exhibition, “Future Spaces in Community Places,” at the University YMCA. Courtesy Stacey Robinson

    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.

  • graphic advertising the Festival of Writers

    Meet a NYT bestselling author, a U.S. Poet Laureate, and a Pulitzer Prize winner

    Nov 4, 2021 10:00 am

    You can hear from an author of several NYT bestsellers, the 22nd United States Poet Laureate, and the winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry at the U of I’s Festival of Writers.

  • Senior acting student Haven Crawley plays Margaret in the Midwest premiere production of 'Origin Story'

    Theatre's production of 'Origin Story' looks at millennials' post-college life

    Nov 4, 2021 9:45 am

    the Midwest premiere of 'Origin Story,' written by theatre alumnus Nathan Alan Davis, tells of millennial friends who are trying to pay off their college debt while figuring out what they want to do with their lives. 

  • The Funk Library, Information and Alumni Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Envirnonmental Sciences.

    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.

  • aerial view of campus

    Initial planning begins for new ethnic, gender and women’s studies building

    Oct 21, 2021 12:00 pm

    The university will undertake a feasibility study for the building, which would house the Departments of Gender & Women’s Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Latina/Latino Studies, and the Program in American Indian Studies.

  • View of the new sculpture outside the College of Medicine building

    New Carle Illinois sculpture's dual meaning reflects mission of the college

    Oct 20, 2021 10:15 am

    It shows both the exterior of the hand and an X-ray view of an interior where a problem in need of a solution might live - much like the problems Carle Illinois is determined to solve as the world’s first engineering-based college of medicine.

  • Graphic - orange and blue letters (mis)spell 'graditude'

    Graduate Student Appreciation Week, October 25-29

    Oct 19, 2021 9:30 am

    Thank you. We wouldn't be who we are without you. At 20,000+ graduate students, you are one-third of the entire student population. We hope you take some time this week to celebrate with your Illinois family.

  • Artist Christopher Robert Jones, who teaches in the School of Art and Design, and exhibition curator Liza Sylvestre, Krannert Art Museum’s curator of academic programs, sit on a bench that is part of the 'Crip*' exhibition.

    '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.

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering building on the Bardeen Quad at Illinois

    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.

  • Acting professor Nisi Sturgis (left) and theatre student Gabrielle DeMarcho perform in “The 48,” an early-season workshop in which students cast, rehearsed and performed student-written plays in two days. Photo by Darrell Hoemann

    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.

  • Extended arms of the Alma Mater statue

    Having a tough time? Help is available

    Oct 12, 2021 9:45 am

    Almost everyone experiences times in their lives when they are unsure what to do or to whom to reach out for help. Here's a place to start.

  • interior view of the McKechnie Family LIFE Home. Photo by Vince Lara-Cinisomo

    Campus dedicates McKechnie Family LIFE Home

    Oct 11, 2021 10:00 am

    The McKechnie Family LIFE Home is a cutting-edge research center focused on innovations in home environments. It mimics existing home dwellings, and has space for the development of next generation smart homes.

  • Orange cape of a Marching Illini band member

    Homecoming Parade streams here, Saturday at 11 a.m.

    Oct 8, 2021 9:00 am

    Even if you couldn't make it back to campus, you can watch the Homecoming Parade as it happens beginning Saturday at 11 a.m.

  • Mary and the late Lou Henson

    Mary Henson named Homecoming Parade grand marshal

    Oct 1, 2021 9:15 am

    Mary Henson, the wife of the legendary Uof I basketball coach Lou Henson, will serve as grand marshal of the 2021 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m.

  • Bambi the cow, available for visits during Vet Med Open House on October 3. Photo courtesy College of Veterinary Medicine

    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.

  • Homecoming graphic - banner

    October 3 - 9

    Sep 23, 2021 10:15 am

    See the calendar of events for Homecoming Week, culminating in Illinois Football vs Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 9.

  • Exterior of Siebel Center for Design

    Siebel Center for Design Grand Opening today

    Sep 22, 2021 11:45 am

    Chancellor Robert Jones calls the new Siebel Center for Design a 'transformational addition to the educational experiences of the students who will find new ideas and explore the previously unimagined.'

  • The Cold War’s presence on American universities would have many lasting effects, including the four episodes featured in the new documentary “Cold War: Illinois Stories.” Graphic by Kaitlin Southworth

    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. 

  • “Conspiracy, Misinformation and the Infodemic.” Graphic courtesy Center for Advanced Study

    Center for Advanced Study initiative looks at 'infodemic,' how to combat misinformation

    Sep 22, 2021 8:00 am

    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.'

  • 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.

  • Three-time Grammy Award winner Ben Harper plays a mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock. Photo by Jacob Boll

    Krannert Center returns to in-person performances with ELLNORA Guitar Fest

    Aug 25, 2021 12:30 pm

    ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival, Sept. 17-18, will take place on a smaller scale than previous years of the biennial event, but it will still feature leading guitar artists and a diverse range of musical styles.

  • Chancellor Jones gives a ''thumbs up' to students showing their Illini spirit

    Together Again: Chancellor Jones' video welcome to students

    Aug 23, 2021 9:45 am

    Whether you are joining us for the first time, returning after a year away or continuing your Illinois experience remotely, welcome to a new year at Illinois.

  • a classroom 'in the round' features large screens and other new technologies. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    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.

  • Director Azazel Jacobs. Photo provided

    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.'

  • Portrait of Venetia Patton over larger image of the Hallene Gateway at Illinois. Portrait provided without credit.

    Patton named College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean

    Jul 28, 2021 10:15 am

    Venetria Patton, currently the head of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue, will become the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  at Illinois effective Aug. 2, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. 

  • distinctive silverbell blooms. Photo via Wikimedia Commons

    Carolina Silverbell is latest state champion tree on campus

    Jul 7, 2021 9:15 am

    'Having champions on campus shows the ability of our grounds professionals to carefully tend to their needs over many decades of time, ultimately allowing them to grow into the great specimens that we often take for granted.'

  • aerial view of new Feed Technology Center

    U of I Feed Technology Center completed, online

    Jun 16, 2021 9:30 am

    The state-of-the-art processing and sensor technologies will deliver standard and specialized small-batch research diets, as well as unparalleled hands-on educational opportunities for students across the College of ACES.  

  • student works with virtual reality software. Photo by Heather Coit for the Grainger College of Engineering

    IBM, U of I to launch new Discovery Accelerator Institute

    May 26, 2021 9:15 am

    'This institute with IBM is a pioneering new model of how we can build academic and researcher collaboration into technology and innovation at unmatched excellence and scale,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. 

  • student works on laptop. Photo by Brian Stauffer

    What will happen to your campus IT services after graduation?

    May 3, 2021 10:00 am

    Here’s what you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois.

  • A student who works at a COVID-19 testing center gives a thumbs up after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    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.

  • automated pipetting used in COVID-19 testing at Illinois. photo by Fred Zwicky

    University updates COVID-19 dashboard to enhance transparency

    Feb 26, 2021 9:30 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign updated its COVID-19 dashboard to add more data points and greater detail.

  • Preston Singletary (Tlingit, San Francisco, California, United States; b. 1963), Wolf Grease Dish, 2013. Blown and sand-carved glass. Gift of Len Lewicki. 2020-13-2. © Preston Singletary

    Krannert Art Museum acquisitions showcase Native American artists

    Feb 25, 2021 9:30 am

    KAM's recently acquired works of art by modern, contemporary Native American artists – painting, glasswork and pottery – will help it better present the history of Native American art and the broader history of modern and contemporary art.

  • The first class of students at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine in 2018 joined Dr. King Li, front center, the dean of Carle Illinois. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

    Carle Illinois College of Medicine granted provisional accreditation

    Feb 22, 2021 9:00 am

    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.

  • flea riding a bicycle on poster for Insect Fear Film Festival. Artwork by Erin Anderson Courtesy Entomology Graduate Student Association

    38th Insect Fear Film Festival features fleas

    Feb 19, 2021 2:45 pm

    'In the midst of a pandemic, it seems an appropriate theme to focus on an insect associated with pandemics,' says festival founder, entomology professor May Berenbaum. Fleas are the primary vectors that spread the bubonic plague.

  • Illini Fest graphic featuring Marching Illini members

    Celebrate what makes us Powerful Together

    Feb 19, 2021 8:45 am

    What does Power look like at the University of Illinois? It looks like a 150-year legacy of individuals who are brave enough to think differently, smart enough to find a better way, and caring enough to make the world a better place.

  • E.U. and U.S. flags

    EU Day online features Swedish ambassador, hip-hop artist, Greek tragedy

    Feb 17, 2021 11:30 am

    Ambassador to the U.S. will discuss Sweden’s approach to gender equality; benfits of providing child care, gender-neutral parental leave; and why women’s access to rights, resources and representation are important in foreign policy.

  • C-band on wheels mobile radar. The white parabolic dish is the radar antenna used to transmit and receive microwave signals. The antenna, and truck bed, are stabilized and leveled using the hydraulic feet. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences.)

    Atmospheric Sciences acquires Doppler mobile radar, instrumentation facility

    Feb 2, 2021 1:45 pm

    The 'Doppler on Wheels' is expected to transform capabilities for research, offer hands-on field training for students, and expand outreach efforts to demonstrate scientific observation of the atmosphere. 

  • aerial view of campus

    Students create podcast for faculty: 'Living and Working during COVID'

    Feb 2, 2021 11:30 am

    The newly created Dear Alma podcast series highlights resources, tools and advice for faculty members at Illinois. The first season is titled 'Living and Working during COVID-19' and includes five episodes.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    More MLK events this week

    Jan 12, 2021 3:45 pm

    The local community joins the campus each year for this celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2021 theme is “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular.”

  • Illinois joins Age-Friendly University Global Network

    Dec 7, 2020 2:45 pm

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network, a consortium of universities dedicated to promoting 'an inclusive approach to healthy and active aging.'

  • Alma visits the Alma Mater Statue

    Another Alma’s Heartwarming Homecoming

    Dec 2, 2020 11:00 am

    'My Alma was very excited about this. She kept saying, "Can you believe it? The Alma Mater sent me a birthday card!”'

  • Krannert Center virtual performances: Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol

    Nov 30, 2020 11:45 am

    A world premiere online event created for all ages, Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic with a visually and musically inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.

  • Homecoming, delivered to you!

    Nov 24, 2020 1:15 pm

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

  • Alma Mater statue. All characters wearing masks. Photo by Fred Zwicky

    Enrollment open for study comparing COVID-19 testing methods

    Nov 18, 2020 1:30 pm

    Enrollment is now open for a study that can help shape the national landscape for COVID-19 testing.

  • the University of Illinois Observatory, seen across the Morrow Plots. Photo by Brian Stauffer

    Renovation planned for U of I Observatory dome

    Nov 16, 2020 11:15 am

    'We want to try to keep the historic feel of the dome itself. It's the original telescope that was there so we do want to keep that original late 19th century feel. It has its own very kind of old-school mystique.'

  • A conceptual rendering of the exterior of the new Illini Hall, viewed from the southeast. (Image by CannonDesign.)

    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.

  • student dancers on set. Photo by Natalie Fiol

    November Dance performed on new set, livestreamed

    Nov 4, 2020 9:45 am

    Performers at the November Dance concert will dance for the first time on a new set, but most of their audience will watch on screens rather than in person.