blog posts 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. 'Runs and Data: The Science of Illinois Baseball' documentary premieres May 4 Apr 27, 2020 11:00 am Physicist Alan Nathan and student Charlie Young team up to explore baseball physics and analytics in a new documentary on the Big Ten Network. A sustainability plan to be proud of on Earth Day and beyond Apr 22, 2020 12:00 pm People from across campus are taking action to make Illinois more sustainable. Students may be the most active and vocal, but faculty and staff are also engaged. Patrick Earl Hammie: My path to Illinois Apr 6, 2020 8:00 am 'I’m curious about storytelling, the body in visual culture and subjects that explore the tensions between feeling and knowledge, power and violence, vulnerability and tenderness.' 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. National shortage spurs expansion of doctoral programs in Special Ed Feb 26, 2020 9:30 am The College of Education is recruiting doctoral students for several new programs in special education to help address a nationwide shortage of scholars with advanced degrees in the discipline. Insect Fear Film Festival examines insects' close relatives: crustaceans Feb 18, 2020 1:30 pm The 2020 Insect Fear Film Festival will feature crustaceans, which are closely related to insects. The two groups share a common ancestor. 'A Year of Creative Writers' brings prominent authors to campus Feb 17, 2020 12:45 pm Actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will speak on Wednesday with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe. Smith’s talk is part of a yearlong series of conversations with creative writers. Historic Latinx murals return to campus Feb. 21 Feb 14, 2020 8:30 am '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.' Survey measures student experiences of sexual misconduct, university's response Feb 10, 2020 8:30 am U of I has released its third survey of student experiences of sexual misconduct, and the university’s response to those incidents. Jill Ellis, coach with most wins in U.S. soccer history, named 2020 commencement speaker Jan 30, 2020 8:45 am Jill Ellis, who won back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Cups as coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, will deliver the U of I's commencement address on Saturday, May 16 in Memorial Stadium. German diplomat recently posted in Ukraine to give EU Day keynote address Feb 5, 2020 9:30 am Wolfgang Moessinger, consul general of Germany in the U.S. Midwest, will give the EU Day keynote address on the topic of democracy versus authoritarianism. Update on coronavirus for the campus community Jan 29, 2020 11:30 am The provost shares an update here on precautions, plans and decisions based on what we know of the coronavirus situation today (Wednesday, Jan. 29). Ancient and modern intersect in 'Hive' exhibition at Krannert Art Museum Jan 21, 2020 11:15 am 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. 'Leaders serve and are not silent': Campus MLK events Jan 16, 2020 8:00 am This year’s communitywide celebration of the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. features over a week of activities across Champaign-Urbana. The first to rank the best Jan 9, 2020 8:30 am In 1926, an Illinois economics professor used statistics to create the first widely accepted method of naming a national college football champion. Hittite class offers glimpse of Bronze Age language, technology Jan 2, 2020 10:00 am Illinois students learn to write the ancient language in clay using cuneiform symbols in a Hittite class. Illinois pastry chef shares gingerbread building secrets Dec 18, 2019 9:45 am University Housing head pastry chef Eric Larson created an epic holiday scene: the gingerbread Altgeld Hall and Alma Mater statue featured in the Chancellor’s 2019 Holiday Video. Here's how he did it. Reading Day and Finals Week events Dec 11, 2019 10:00 am Deadlines, late nights, concern over grades, and worries about summer plans can add up to a lot of stress. The good news is we're here to help you take care of yourself during this hectic time. Hittite class offers glimpse of Bronze Age language, technology Dec 9, 2019 10:00 am Illinois students learn to write the ancient language in clay using cuneiform symbols in a Hittite class. The gardens of a lifetime Nov 27, 2019 10:45 am At 92, James Bier still pursues perfection at the Japan House gardens he designed and installed. World AIDS Day commemorated with films at KAM, KCPA Nov 22, 2019 12:00 pm Krannert Art Museum and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will screen short films addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic to commemorate World AIDS Day. Campus celebrates 100th birthday of Red Oak Rain Garden trees Nov 20, 2019 11:15 am The Red Oak Rain Garden (RORG) was the first rain garden on our campus, and the two red oak trees that the garden’s name honors—fondly called the RORG sisters—have just turned 100 years old. Humanity and the modern world Nov 11, 2019 2:15 pm 'There’s so much going on in the modern world right nowthat requires at least some knowledge of the sciences and some appreciation and awareness of how science is shaping our world and our lives.' Two minute video: Illinois' 'Quintessential Engineer' statue Nov 12, 2019 11:00 am Illinois Ph.D student Sakshi Srivastava proposed a statue to that would serve as a permanent figure for women of all generations. The statue, The Quintessential Engineer, now stands permanently on the Engineering Quad Martinis named vice chancellor for research and innovation Nov 7, 2019 10:00 am Susan Martinis has been named the vice chancellor for research and innovation, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Martinis had served in an interim role since September 2017. Chimesmaster Wood honored in memorial concert Nov 6, 2019 2:00 pm Members of the Altgeld Ringers will perform a chimes memorial concert Sunday, Nov. 10, in honor of former Altgeld chimesmaster Sue Wood, who died Oct. 6. International Week at Illinois Nov 6, 2019 11:45 am International Week aims to raise awareness about the breadth of international education, activities, and resources available in our community. International Week 2019 will take place from November 10-16. 100 years of architecture student design work to be preserved, archived Nov 4, 2019 9:00 am Architecture professor Marci Uihlein is leading a project to preserve and catalog a collection of architecture student drawings, dating from 1890 to 1985. Nekrasz teaches students that looks may be deceiving Nov 4, 2019 9:15 am 'Dr. Frank' is also a certified fraud examiner, and his unique persona helps make him good at his job. He trains his students to challenge assumptions, which can be a valuable quality in fraud detection What to do with dad: Activities for Dads Weekend 2019 Oct 30, 2019 12:30 pm Welcome to all Dads! We are excited to host you this weekend. There are many activities that the whole family can enjoy. Make their weekend the best it can be! Apply now! Early action deadline is Nov. 1 Oct 25, 2019 4:30 pm Freshman applicants can apply to Illinois in one of two ways: myIllini or Coalition. We don't give preference based on application type. Transfer applicants can only apply through myIllini. 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. Campus releases faculty sexual misconduct report Oct 15, 2019 10:00 am The Committee on Faculty Sexual Misconduct has released its report outlining 65 recommendations to change policies, processes and practices addressing sexual harassment and misconduct. Why Champaign-Urbana puts the home in homecoming Oct 2, 2019 3:15 pm Experience all Champaign-Urbana has to offer during Illinois Homecoming 2019. 5 reasons why Champaign-Urbana puts the home in homecoming Sep 26, 2019 10:45 am Experience all Champaign-Urbana has to offer during Illinois Homecoming 2019. Center for Networked Intelligent Components and Environments announced Oct 1, 2019 11:30 am The center will serve as a global hub for the smart, reconfigurable technology that will drive the manufacturing plants, medical environments, autonomous vehicles, and smart homes of the future. New degree addresses technology in animal sciences Sep 27, 2019 11:00 am Incoming freshmen can enroll in the program, known as CS + Animal Sciences, starting in the fall of 2021. 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. Motorola Solutions opens innovation center at Illinois Sep 13, 2019 2:45 pm 'Partnering with the University of Illinois provides access to a depth of talent across a number of disciplines, encouraging research in areas that are critical to Motorola Solutions’ future.' Now Accepting Nominations for the Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award Sep 5, 2019 2:45 pm Consider nominating a person or organization that you feel has done an exceptional job in helping to make Illinois a more diverse and inclusive campus. Interested in Illinois? Come visit us! Aug 30, 2019 9:45 am The best way to know if a school is for you is simply by being there. Visit and find out for yourself what it’s like to be an Illini. Friday: Virtual Reality Demo Day Aug 26, 2019 10:30 am Experience immersive programs simulating archaeological digs, anatomy visualizations, 3D art and modeling, 360 Videos, Google Earth, games, and more at sites across campus. Welcome Days 2019 Aug 19, 2019 3:45 pm 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. Watch Chancellor Jones's Welcome Back message 2019 Aug 26, 2019 9:30 am Chancellor Jones becomes an i-Guide to welcome you to the Fall semester at Illinois. Campus to enforce total ban on tobacco products use Aug 20, 2019 10:15 am 'In light of the increasing weight of scientific evidence of the harm created by tobacco use, the campus shall be entirely tobacco and smoke free.' Krannert Art Museum acquires alumnus Hal Fischer’s conceptual photographs Aug 13, 2019 9:00 am Pioneering photographer and University of Illinois alumnus Hal Fischer documented the gay community in San Francisco in the 1970s. Champaign, the Champagne Problem, and the mathematician behind a beer Aug 2, 2019 9:45 am 'Champagne Problem' beer's label features the likeness of Bruce Reznick’s, the Illinois math professor who was able to create a formula that partially solves the famous mathematical conundrum. 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 College of ACES partners with Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation Jul 12, 2019 2:15 pm 'This partnership with ACES helps what we’re doing with the youth, not only introducing them to the agriculture space, but also exposing our kids to U of I,' says Joyner-Kersee, six-time Olympic medalist