blog posts 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. DGS presents the first Major Exploration Week Feb 22, 2016 11:30 am Open to all undergrads, this week will provide opportunities for you to learn more in-depth information about majors. 2023 Commencement Speaker : Jackie Joyner-Kersee Mar 7, 2023 9:30 am Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as U of I's commencement speaker Saturday, May 13. ESPN named her one of the 50 Great Athletes of All Time. Sports Illustrated named her Female Athlete of the 20th Century. 20th Ebertfest to open with 'The Fugitive,' feature guest Ava DuVernay Mar 12, 2018 8:00 am Ebert called 'The Fugitive' '...one of the best entertainments of the year' when it opened 25 years ago, and its director, Andrew Davis, will be a festival guest SHAPE America honors Professor Kim Graber with Distinguished Service award Apr 6, 2016 1:45 pm Professor Kim Graber will be honored with the Research Council Distinguished Service Award by SHAPE America, the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Campus Instructional Facility Project: Green design, public-private partnership Apr 10, 2019 6:00 am Groundbreaking for the Campus Instructional Facility Project is Friday, April 12 at 2 p.m. The first classes in the facility are planned for fall 2021. The candle phenomenon: Illinois scientists on a deceptively simple object Jul 13, 2016 11:30 am “There is no better, no more open door by which you can enter into the study of science than by considering the physical phenomena of a candle,” said British chemist Michael Faraday in 1848. Urbana campus consolidates to single logo Aug 14, 2017 1:45 pm This return to a single logo will ensure that the entire campus can leverage the full benefit of the university’s legacy and take advantage of the instant global recognition that the block 'I' enjoys. 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. Stats on the Illini Class of 2020 Sep 9, 2016 12:00 pm Does it surprise you that more than 20% of the newest class of Illini are the first in their family to go to college? 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. Veteran TV journalist Brian Williams visits campus October 23 Sep 27, 2023 10:15 am Brian Williams, former anchor of MSNBC's The 11th Hour and NBC Nightly News, will be on the U of I campus to talk about the evolution of broadcast news in America on Monday, October 23, 7-8 p.m. A Zoom option is available. Tatyana McFadden: Grand marshal of 2016 Homecoming Parade Oct 4, 2016 8:45 am Tatyana McFadden, a Paralympic medalist and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s homecoming parade. Legendary Illini Coach Bob Zupke's art on display through December Oct 28, 2016 10:45 am 'The Art of Coach Bob Zuppke' exhibition includes more than 20 of his oil paintings, watercolors and sketches. It also features photos and artifacts from the Zuppke era at Illinois. 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.' 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.' Adesida receives 2016 TMS Functional Materials John Bardeen Award Dec 15, 2015 10:30 am The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) will recognize Adesida for his contributions to the field of electronic materials. 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. Fall 2022: Record-breaking international student enrollment Jan 18, 2023 10:30 am Overall international fall enrollment at Illinois is 11,548, which topped the previous record of 10,826 students in 2017, and includes record high enrollments from India and Africa. Planning your Spring Break? Consider the Civil Rights Pilgrimage Feb 4, 2016 1:00 pm See pictures and hear from students who went last year, and check the itinerary for this year. Watch the launch: The Next 150 Strategic Plan for Illinois Feb 4, 2019 1:30 pm Archived video of all speakers at the launch event on Friday, February 1, with closed captioning available Looking for a summer camp for your child? Mar 31, 2015 3:30 pm The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of summer camps for everyone from pre-K through high school. What Illinois IT services will you retain after graduation? May 5, 2016 2:15 pm 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. Full slate of construction projects on tap this summer May 18, 2016 10:00 am New doors and entryways for the Undergraduate Library, gallery renovations at Krannert Art Museum, and upgraded balcony seating in Huff Hall are a few of the projects that will be completed this summer Discovering treasures in Library’s storage vaults May 30, 2019 9:45 am 'I’m guiding a group tour through the Oak Street Library Facility and we’ve reached my favorite part – the big moment of reveal.' Ubben Basketball Practice Facility to receive major renovation Jun 11, 2018 4:00 pm Improvements will include additional court space, sports medicine facilities, enhanced strength/conditioning area, and modern amenities in new locker rooms... New name, 60 years of cooperation Jun 30, 2016 8:30 am The Committee on Institutional Cooperation is now the Big Ten Academic Alliance. 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 U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg here to support transportation infrastructure research Aug 1, 2023 10:30 am The new Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center got 'a dose of encouragement and excitement about the mission we are undertaking' with a visit from Buttigieg, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on Monday. Welcome New Students! Aug 21, 2015 1:00 pm See a list of all events organized by New Student Programs for freshmen and new transfer students. 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.