blog posts It's National Alcohol Screening Day Feb 15, 2018 8:45 am Have you wondered if you might have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol? Join the Counseling Center for a quick, confidential screening with a trained professional Tonight: Justice Sonia Sotomayor at KCPA Mar 1, 2016 3:00 pm The University of Illinois will host “A Conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor,” a public event, on Monday, March 7. Illinois alum Charles David Keeling: The man who tied human actions to climate change Apr 30, 2018 8:45 am Keeling was the first scientist to develop an accurate technique for measuring the air concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) — a greenhouse gas that traps atmospheric heat Stone named top U of I public safety official May 9, 2018 11:00 am Craig A. Stone is the new executive director of public safety and chief of police for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, effective June 18. He succeeds Jeff Christensen, who retired Dec. 31. 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.' Sampson, a service dog, helps Illinois student conduct lab research Aug 8, 2018 11:45 am Sampson is breaking the mold for service dog work. Labs generally don’t allow service dogs, largely out of concerns for the dogs’ safety and how they might affect the research 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. Illinois chemist elected to National Academy of Sciences Apr 30, 2018 4:30 am Scott Denmark, a professor of chemistry at Illinois, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive Welcome, Class of 2027 Aug 14, 2023 4:00 pm LInk to Welcome Week events page Chemical engineer's outreach efforts bring science to children. Apr 24, 2015 2:00 pm Jerrod Henderson has been recognized for his outreach efforts to children, particularly minorities, in ongoing efforts to increase their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. 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. '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. 'Innovator under 35' chosen for her work in printing perfect plastic solar cells Aug 23, 2016 10:30 am Ying Diao, Assistant Professor and Dow Chemical Company Faculty Scholar in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois, has been recognized as a pioneer on MIT Technology Review's list of "Innovators Under 35." What is (and where is) the Campus Bike Center? Sep 6, 2016 12:45 pm During open hours each weekday, the Campus Bike Center provides tools, parts, refurbished bikes for sale, and dedicated volunteers to help shop members and the larger community with their bicycle maintenance needs. First female president of Rhodes College is a three-degree Illinois alumna Dec 12, 2016 3:45 pm Marjorie Hass earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Illinois, Urbana‐Champaign. Bruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center to get new home Feb 5, 2016 1:00 pm By 2018, after nearly five decades of using temporary campus facilities, the U. of I.'s Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center will finally have a permanent building of its own. ‘Gathering’ concert series features new music to celebrate sesquicentennial Mar 29, 2018 9:30 am The Illinois Wind Symphony and Chamber Singers premiered the piece at Chicago Symphony Center, and will perform it April 14 at NYC’s Lincoln Center and April 21 at KCPA After 53 years, alumnus will finally walk at Illinois Commencement May 7, 2015 10:15 am George Nelms took a less-than-straightforward path throughout his undergraduate education, finally earning a bachelor's degree in 1962.That path, though, didn't allow him to participate in Illinois' graduation ceremony. On Saturday, May 16, he'll finally 'walk.' Klues Family Foundation gives $1 million to College of Media Oct 21, 2015 1:00 pm The gift will provide scholarship support to underrepresented students in advertising who have significant financial need. Jack Klues is a 1977 advertising graduate. Illini Everywhere: Irish Illini, Since 1895 Jan 16, 2017 12:45 pm Since at least 1895, Irish students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Irish Illini have included athletes, lawyers, orators, professors, stock raisers, and writers. Campus life on the silver screen: The 1916 film “Pro Patria” Apr 24, 2017 10:15 am Advertised as “the first all-University movie ever attempted,” virtually ever aspect of the film was connected to campus. Salon series featuring Black artists kicks off new Black Arts Initiative Jul 21, 2020 1:45 pm 'We Got Next,' a series of conversations with Black artists about their work and how they address issues of race and inclusion, will launch a Black Arts Initiative by the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Library acquires papers of Third World Press and its founder, poet Haki Madhubuti Sep 25, 2017 10:45 am 'This acquisition reflects our deep commitment to modern poetry...a commitment to Illinois poetry in particular, and it documents an important movement on the South Side of Chicago.' Digital Marketing specialization one of the most coveted Coursera certificates Dec 22, 2015 10:15 am The Digital Marketing Specialization offered by the University of Illinois came in at the top of the list of Coursera offerings that “had the biggest impact on the lives of our learners.” Inaugural lecture planned in the Design Dialogues Speakers Series Mar 31, 2016 9:15 am Anne Balsamo will deliver her lecture, “Designing Culture, Creating Multidisciplinary Collaboration,” on Friday, April 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the NCSA auditorium Gies Business names Experiential Learning office for Magelli May 20, 2019 9:15 am At Gies Business, learning by doing is in our DNA, and it’s how we help students put their purpose into practice. For 25 years, there was no greater champion of that philosophy than Paul Magelli. The 100 year history of the Altgeld Chimes Oct 22, 2020 9:30 am The path from an idea to the installation of the Altgeld Chimes was long and full of detours, but the generosity of Fighting Illini classes of 1914 to 1921 created one of the campus's most beloved traditions. Core curriculum committee formed for Carle Illinois College of Medicine Dec 10, 2015 10:30 am U. of I. Interim Provost Edward Feser said the group has an opportunity to have a significant impact on the future of medical education. “Our aim is to create something truly new and transformative,” he said. Illinois's Douglas Award for Ethics in Government presented to Rep. John Lewis Apr 30, 2015 7:00 pm The Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government was established in 1992 as part of the celebration of the senator's 100th birthday and in recognition of his outstanding service to the people of Illinois and the nation. Watch the Virtual Commencement Celebration now! May 8, 2020 9:15 am With our in-person Commencement ceremonies postponed, we hope you will join us to celebrate the Class of 2020 in an online Commencement celebration on May 16 at noon. Commencement! May 10, 2023 4:45 pm The university-wide Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. It will be livestreamed at https://go.illinois.edu/live. 2018 education graduate Tim Meyers blends his love of art, science and service May 11, 2018 11:15 am His experiences as a high school student working with special-needs kids at the local park district inspired him to return to Illinois to attain a master’s degree in special education. U of I Library: Victorian-era books may have heavy metal-based pigments Jun 15, 2023 1:30 pm The Heavy Metals Project of the University Library will survey the 19th-century books in the Library’s collection and test those with their original cloth-covered bindings to determine if they contain traces of heavy metals in the pigments used for the covers. New dean announced for School of Social Work Jul 28, 2017 10:15 am Professor Steven Anderson has most recently been the director of the School of Social Work at MSU, but he previously had been both a student and faculty member at Illinois Registering for classes before computers? A 'mad rush' Aug 4, 2015 9:30 am We may think that using U of I’s Banner system is a bit of a hassle, but it’s much simpler than the system students of the past had to use! Brandon Lloyd grand marshal of 2017 Homecoming Parade Oct 6, 2017 2:15 pm Former NFL and Illini football player Brandon Lloyd will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. More than courses: Delivering higher education to the incarcerated Feb 3, 2015 10:30 am The Education Justice Project (EJP) at Illinois is working to broaden the horizons and opportunities of incarcerated men through education, and helping individuals on the outside gain a more sophisticated understanding of issues related to incarceration and the abilities and potential of people who have been imprisoned. The search for a new Urbana campus chancellor Apr 12, 2016 7:00 am Job description and more details on the search for a permanent chancellor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Announcing the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science Apr 24, 2024 8:45 am The School will pioneer advancements at the intersection of computing and data science, addressing complex challenges and driving innovation across various fields. Actor, alumnus Nick Offerman 2017 commencement speaker Apr 25, 2017 4:15 pm Actor, humorist, author and woodworker Nick Offerman (Ron Swanson on the NBC hit comedy series "Parks and Recreation") will be the commencement speaker Saturday, May 13. Wassaja Hall is the latest LEED certified building May 30, 2017 9:00 am Wassaja Hall, which opened fall 2016, is the newest officially certified green building on campus. Wassaja Hall was awarded LEED Gold certification this spring. 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.' Old University Hall was demolished in 1938... Sep 15, 2016 10:45 am But it's main portal lives on as a campus icon: The Hallene Gateway Graduate Student Appreciation Week Oct 24, 2022 10:00 am Check out the list of events for Grad Student Appreciation Week, October 24 - 28, as the campus celebrates their many contributions to the missions of the University. November Dance features a tribute to Beverly Blossom Oct 30, 2015 1:45 pm The performances will feature a new presentation of 'Brides,' a signature work by the late Beverly Blossom, a renowned dancer, choreographer, and a professor of dance at Illinois from 1967 to 1990 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! Illinois remains a top U.S. destination for international scholars Nov 13, 2018 1:30 pm Illinois welcomes second largest international student population in the country; also among the top 25 for credit-bearing education abroad opportunities Sad news: The passing of Paul Magelli Dec 5, 2016 3:15 pm It is with deep regret and great sadness that I report to you the passing of one of the giants of our faculty, Dr. Paul Magelli. Illinois' Tatyana McFadden is on Forbes '30 Under 30' list Jan 5, 2017 11:30 am McFadden solidified her legacy as the top Paralympic marathoner in the world as she completed her fourth straight sweep of the marathon majors, and dominated the track at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games '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.