blog posts Open house, dedication set for Wassaja Hall Jul 18, 2016 8:45 pm The newest campus residence hall is named for Illinois' first Native American graduate. Open house scheduled for July 27. 2023 Beckman Institute Research Image contest winners Aug 31, 2023 1:45 pm 'This contest is just a small sample of the 40 academic units we represent, and it shows how many disciplines are impacted by the imaging facilities and capabilities here at Beckman. I love how the beauty and diversity of the science shines through.' Safer Illinois app available for faculty, staff, students Aug 13, 2020 8:45 am The app provides users their personalized coronavirus-testing results, testing reminders, and a display of their current testing status - needed to gain entry to campus facilities - all without showing any personalized health information. Concert series celebrates Altgeld Chimes' centennial Oct 19, 2020 1:15 pm For 100 years, the Altgeld Chimes have provided a soundtrack for the Urbana campus. Starting Oct. 25, a weeklong series of concerts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the chimes, with a special livestreamed concert Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. The greatest moments in Illini basketball Jan 19, 2017 9:15 am Greatest moments in Illini basketball? Frank Williams driving layup against Minnesota to clinch the 2002 Big Ten title? Dave Downey scoring 53 points against Indiana in 1963? You be the judge. Beloved staff member, comedian Tony Clements passes away Jun 12, 2017 10:15 am Tony began his career at Illinois in 1967 as an undergraduate student athlete who played both football and basketball (albeit not great at either – his words). Carle Illinois College of Medicine's first class of students Jul 3, 2018 10:15 am The first class of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine will receive privately funded, four-year tuition scholarships Social Work unveils first of art mural series Aug 14, 2020 9:30 am Keenan Dailey, an MFA student who focuses on afrofuturist art, was selected to display his mural, titled 'Year 401', in the entryway of the School of Social Work. The school will soon be seeking submissions for additional murals. Campus plans new data science center near Main Quad Aug 30, 2018 5:00 pm Plans for a new statewide innovation network to accelerate job creation and economic growth include building a world-class center in Urbana devoted to the fast-growing field of data science 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. $25M gift to support new interdisciplinary learning center Nov 3, 2022 9:15 am The South Campus Center for Interdisciplinary Learning will be a four-story building on Gregory Drive between the Business Instructional Facility and Huff Hall. Construction will begin in spring 2023 and is expected to be completed by early 2025. Ag Ed student shifts priorities after getting close to the land Jan 10, 2017 9:30 am Agricultural Education senior Nejra Muminovic has big plans to change attitudes about food and make the world’s food production more sustainable for future generations. Meet the alum who turned the Chia Pet into a market success Dec 15, 2017 11:45 am A few years ago, the Smithsonian decided to include the Chia Pet in its collection of iconic American products, along with another product I own, the Clapper New Richmond Family Welcome Gallery captures Illinois’ rich legacy Jan 15, 2019 9:15 am A state-of-the-art, interactive space devoted to the life of the University of Illinois, past, present and future has opened at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center ‘Chancellor’s Critical Conversations’ series kicks off with native imagery discussion Apr 4, 2018 7:30 pm Two separate discussions on native imagery and free speech will be the first installments of the 'Chancellor’s Critical Conversations' series Susan Martinis named interim vice chancellor for research Sep 17, 2017 12:15 pm 'Professor Martinis is a groundbreaking researcher, a decorated teacher and one of the most respected academic administrators on the campus.' Minor selected as Illinois' first chief marketing officer Jan 24, 2019 10:15 am Eric Minor, an alumnus with more than two decades of experience in corporate brand marketing, will become the university’s first chief marketing officer effective Jan. 31 Q&A: Chris Silcox, former Illini gymnast and Spider-Man stunt double Aug 11, 2017 8:30 am If you saw Spider-Man: Homecoming, you saw Chris Silcox. You just didn’t realize it. Get a fast, free flu shot! Sep 30, 2020 1:30 pm McKinley Health Center is providing free flu shots to all students who have paid the Health Service Fee and benefit eligible faculty, staff and retirees at several campus locations during October. Celebrate Black History Month at Illinois Feb 1, 2023 10:15 am Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of Black heritage and culture. Uase this site to find events and stories of impact from Black students, alumni, faculty and staff at U of I. FamILLy Day at Memorial Stadium Set for Aug. 14 Jul 14, 2022 10:30 am You'll get a first look at the Fighting Illini football, soccer, and volleyball teams by interacting with student-athletes on the field. That's followed by a movie night (free admission) where the first 500 fans will receive a free Illini popcorn bucket. 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. LAS sophomore reflects on winning the Marine's Commandant’s Trophy Apr 25, 2016 1:00 pm Sophomore Jordan Meadows was awarded the Commandant’s Trophy, an honor given annually to the top graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Sapora Symposium: Lou Henson's work to integrate collegiate sports Oct 26, 2020 3:45 pm Wednesday's panel discussion of legendary coach Lou Henson will include his family members and colleagues. The theme of this year's Sapora Symposium is Sports and Social Justice. 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. Vet Med Student Blog: 10 Lessons from Down on the Farm Jan 7, 2016 5:30 pm Ten observations from a student caregiver at the University’s Veterinary Medicine Research Farm Alumna Kimberlee Kidwell returns as dean Jul 18, 2016 7:00 pm Kidwell will lead the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences effective Nov. 1, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Professor Christos Tsitsaros wins national composition award Feb 18, 2015 12:00 pm The Music Teachers National Association has named Prof. Christos Tsitsaros, of the Piano Pedagogy division, as its 2014 MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year. See the story here. Even without her cap and gown, Alma is still popular today May 13, 2015 9:00 am Live views via Alma Cam! Campus flashback: The Rinky Dink golf course Jul 3, 2019 10:30 am The short, ragged, but cherished on-campus course, located south of Kirby Street and east of Fourth Street, was a tee shot from Assembly Hall (now the State Farm Center). Scott R. White, pioneer of self-healing materials, has died May 31, 2018 1:00 pm University of Illinois aerospace engineering professor Scott R. White, an innovator of self-healing and self-regulating materials, died Monday of cancer at age 55 Hanley-Maxwell named College of Applied Health Sciences dean Jul 18, 2016 9:45 am Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell will join Illinois as dean of the College of Applied Health Sciences effective Aug. 16, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. 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. CITES name change to Technology Services at Illinois Apr 30, 2015 6:45 pm Watch campus CIO Mark Henderson explain the name change and realignment of technology services for the campus. Illini Swimmer Charli Wike performs life-saving CPR May 3, 2016 11:00 am On Saturday night, April 30, Illinois sophomore Charli Wike put her pre-nursing abilities into action after witnessing a University of Illinois alumnus collapse due to sudden cardiac arrest. See the Beckman Research Image Contest winners Jul 31, 2020 7:45 am 'These images show that research is not only important, but also visually beautiful. I continue to be amazed and inspired by the entries in the Beckman Research Image Contest,' said Beckman Director Jeff Moore Undergrads build biobots in new bioengineering course Jan 6, 2016 11:00 am This past semester, Illinois' Bioengineering department piloted a brand new course, BIOE 306, BioFabrication Lab, that teaches undergraduate students how to build biobots, too. 'Ebertfest' remembers David Foster Wallace, Harold Ramis Mar 26, 2015 9:30 am “The End of the Tour,” a new film about a journalist’s five insightful days with “Infinite Jest” author David Foster Wallace, will be among the featured films at this year’sRoger Ebert’s Film Festival, running April 15-19 in Champaign-Urbana. Wallace, raised in Champaign-Urbana, is played in the film by Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), who will be a guest for the screening. Six Paralympians will wear racing gloves designed by Illinois student Sep 1, 2016 10:30 am Arielle Rausin, a student in the College of Business, toured the Visualization Laboratory (Vis Lab) at the Beckman Institute as part of a class that encouraged students to create objects with a 3D printer at the Illinois Maker Lab. Meet Zachary Meade, one of Carle Illinois College of Medicine's new physician-innovators Sep 14, 2018 8:15 am Everything in Zachary Meade’s life has been preparing him for the journey to becoming a physician-innovator—even if he didn’t realize it until a year ago. West Coast 'imagining' tour helps plan for Siebel Center for Design Sep 19, 2017 11:45 am Last month, Andy Singer and David Weightman took a West Coast tour of some well-known university design centers prior to construction of the $48 million Siebel Center for Design Homecoming Week at Illinois Oct 3, 2022 2:15 pm Events throughout the week include a student dinner on the Quad, the Global Talent Show, Saturday Night Live: Homecoming Edition in downtown Champaign, two concerts at State Farm Center and - of course - football on Saturday. Library items are plated to honor newly promoted faculty Feb 13, 2015 10:30 am It's a quiet but deeply meaning ceremony: Each year newly promoted faculty members are honored with a book plate in a Univeristy Library volume of their choosing. Eco-Concept car team advances to world championship Apr 26, 2016 4:00 pm The Illinois hydrogen fuel cell car competed in the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas this past weekend in Detroit, impressing judges and advancing to the world championship competition in London. #ILLINOIS2016 Commencement details May 4, 2016 11:45 am Join the Illinois Commencement conversation using #ILLINOIS2016 AHS students talk about their time at Illinois May 13, 2019 11:45 am Six graduates from the College of Applied Health Sciences describe their life at Illinois. Executive Director of Facilities & Services announced Jun 29, 2022 11:15 am Ehab Kamarah has been selected to serve as the new Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Facilities and Services, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. How orange and blue became Illinois's colors Oct 12, 2015 1:15 pm From its founding in 1867 until fall of 1894, the University of Illinois struggled to commit to school colors. $7M gift will fund new facility for soccer, track and field Dec 8, 2017 10:45 am The new complex will be named Demirjian Park, in honor of a lead gift from the Demirjian family of Decatur, Ill. The project is scheduled for completion in spring, 2021 Which college students are likely candidates for risky sex? Dec 14, 2015 6:00 pm AnIllinois study suggests a significant link between instability in the lives of college-age young adults and the likelihood that they will engage in risky sex.