blog posts Illini Union to host Finals Nap Room on Tuesday, Dec. 15 Dec 11, 2015 2:45 pm The event will be held in Illini Union room 210 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paul Lauterbur to be inducted into Engineering & Science Hall of Fame Nov 3, 2017 4:15 pm Paul C. Lauterbur, a chemistry professor and Nobel Prize winner, has been chosen to be inducted (posthumously) into the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame. Preserving Illinois students' experiences Mar 12, 2015 4:45 pm The Student Life and Culture Archives at the U of I Libraray preserves and protects student experiences captured in scrapbooks, letters, videos, photos and oral histories as far back as the mid-1800s. Rock on, Chimes-style: Altgeld Ringers to host 'jukebox' concert Saturday Sep 22, 2015 10:15 am The Altgeld Ringers, Illinois students who perform music on the Altgeld Hall Chimes, will be hosting a concert Saturday and performing everything from the soundtrack from the video game "Zelda" to "Fly Me To The Moon." Two Illinois students chosen as Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Fellows Jul 30, 2015 1:15 pm Illinois students Hua Wang and Yang Xu (both from China) have been chosen as 2015 Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Student Research Fellows. The tragic case of Bear: Hypothyroidism in dogs Jul 14, 2016 10:45 am When Bear was brought to the Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, he'd been badly abused. He also had a life-threatening endocrine disorder called hypothyroidism. Holiday cheer a phone call away Dec 19, 2017 9:30 am A ‘mad mixture of sleigh bells and telephone bells,’ Dial-A-Carol sets goal of 15,000 calls Chancellor's remarks from Annual Meeting of the Faculty, 10/29 Nov 6, 2018 8:15 am Read the text of Chancellor Robert Jones' remarks at the Oct. 29, 2018, Annual Meeting of the Faculty sponored by the Academic Senate 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. Illinois receives Excellence in Diversity award for the fourth time Sep 1, 2016 4:30 pm Illinois recently received the 2016 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from Insight Into Diversity magazine for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, the fourth year Illinois has been recognized. Illinois hosting 300 high school students for Illini Summer Academies Jun 24, 2015 4:00 pm This week Illinois is hosting about 300 high school students from around the state for Illini Summer Academies. This 4-H program enables prospective students to learn more about Illinois and their desired degree field. NSF awards $6 million for smart gigabit applications in Champaign-Urbana and 14 other cities Sep 15, 2015 4:45 pm This announcement was made at a White House event where the Obama Administration made several commitments to support “Smart Cities.” Campus invests $11 million into Investment for Growth Proposals Feb 15, 2018 9:30 am Illinois has selected 17 proposed projects to receive a total of more than $11 million with an aim to generate new sources of revenue Visit the New American Welcome Center during Welcoming Week Sep 9, 2017 12:30 pm The New American Welcome Center at the University Y helps immigrants integrate into our society and prepares receiving communities in this area to be welcoming and inclusive Siebel Center for Design groundbreaking, April 24 Apr 16, 2018 11:15 am The 59,000 square-foot building will be located between Huff Hall and the Art and Design Building. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2020 Students' Civil Rights Pilgrimage makes history feel alive Apr 15, 2015 3:00 pm Providing meaningful experiences for students is one of the main aims of the Civil Rights Pilgrimage, a spring break trip that takes students on a journey through the southern United States. An Illinois alumnus is mapping areas in Nepal to guide earthquake relief efforts May 13, 2015 10:15 am In earthquake-ravaged Nepal, Nama Budhathoki is using open source mapping to help put relief workers in the areas they are needed most. 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. Illinois BTN producer wins Emmy for Tim Nugent documentary Sep 14, 2017 1:00 pm Alison Davis Wood's writing was recognized with a Mid-America Emmy Award for The Game Changer, the story of Illinois accessibility pioneer Tim Nugent Text: Chancellor Jones's remarks at the Sesquicentennial Opening Celebration Feb 28, 2017 3:15 pm 'What we were given that day in 1867 was an idea. A big idea. What we did from there was take that idea, drop it into the context of the time, place and society, and begin to build...the land-grant university.' Illinois student Patricia Starks on being a veteran at Illinois Nov 11, 2015 10:30 am As of Fall 2015, Illinois is home to 315 student veterans. It’s also the home of the new Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education. Richard Powers wins Pulitzer for 'The Overstory' Apr 15, 2019 6:15 pm Author Richard Powers, a professor emeritus of English at the University of Illinois, has won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel 'The Overstory.' Quad Day then and now Aug 18, 2017 10:15 am Learn how Quad Day began and how it has evolved over almost five decades Campus leaders react to President Trump's executive order on immigration Jan 30, 2017 3:15 pm 'We have reached out to these individuals with assurances that they remain more than welcome here: that their presence and contributions sustain Illinois’ commitment to be an inclusive land-grant university with a truly global impact.' Two Illinois professors honored by Simons Foundation Jul 23, 2015 9:00 am Two Illinois professors are awardees of the Simons Foundation, an organization whose mission is "to support basic – or discovery-driven – scientific research." Rollin’ Illini crew races at the Illinois Marathon for Cerebral Palsy Foundation Apr 27, 2018 6:45 pm Rollin’ Illini will take their show out of the studio and onto streets of Champaign-Urbana this Saturday to run in the Illinois Marathon 10K. They are raising money for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Illini Media. Carle Illinois welcomes Class of 2023 Jul 2, 2019 2:00 pm On Sunday, June 30, the engineering-based college of medicine welcomed the class of 2023 with a white coat ceremony. Illinois names a new Director of Public Safety, Chief of Police Jun 16, 2020 10:45 am A 34-year veteran in law enforcement, Alice Cary currently is the chief of police at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her appointment takes effect July 20, subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Aspiring diplomat earns prestigious internship in international affairs Apr 16, 2015 1:15 pm Larry Harris, Jr., has been named a fellow in the prestigious Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. The fellowship will pay his way through graduate school in return for at least five years of foreign service at the U.S. Department of State. Critical Conversations on Native Imagery Report Released Sep 11, 2018 1:30 pm The report from the Critical Conversations on Native Imagery Advisory Committee relates the initial findings, ideas and concepts from participants during a series of campus events. Dean selected for Carle Illinois College of Medicine Mar 10, 2022 10:45 am Dr. Mark S. Cohen will be the next dean, as well as senior vice president and chief academic officer at Carle Health, effective May 16. Carle Illinois, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, will graduate its first class in May. Illinois announces changes to spring academic calendar Oct 20, 2020 10:15 am Spring semester classes at Illinois will begin a week later in 2021. The semester will not include a spring break, but classes will not be held on three midweek days. Top stories: 2017 welcomed the armadillo to central Illinois Dec 26, 2017 6:00 am It’s official. With confirmed sightings last August, nine-banded armadillos are now part of the wildlife scene in east central Illinois. Free late night entertainment announced for students Sep 16, 2020 3:30 pm Student Affairs is hosting free, socially distanced, live entertainment for students at Memorial Stadium starting this weekend with a double-feature movie and a concert. U. of I. student Leah Matchett named Marshall Scholar Nov 23, 2015 10:45 am A senior pursuing a double major in global studies and geology, Matchett is one of more than 30 students from the U.S. selected as Marshall Scholars for postgraduate study at a university in the U.K. The University Archives created a timeline of Commencement addresses May 13, 2016 11:00 am Take a look back at excerpts from some of the memorable and inspiring Commencement speeches delivered to graduates Danita Brown Young named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jun 13, 2017 9:00 am Dr. Brown Young most recently served as Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Grange Grove football tailgating reservations open for 2023 Jul 7, 2023 10:30 am Starting this season, fans will be required to reserve tailgate spaces in advance, ensuring a safe and organized environment for all attendees. Space reservations will be provided free of charge. Many countries, one indoor world cup Feb 3, 2015 4:00 pm Held every fall, Illinois’ Indoor World Cup offers soccer fanatics on campus a chance to compete against each other in a friendly tournament of nations, over a shared love of 'football.' Stay informed through our Parent Programs office Mar 6, 2018 1:30 pm Sign up for the newsletter created specially for parents, and get information related to the Graduate Employees strike Oct. 2 - 6 proclaimed Tutor Appreciation Week at Illinois Oct 2, 2017 5:00 pm Chancellor Jones has proclaimed Oct. 2-6 as Tutor Appreciation Week to honor the professionals who staff and assist the university's tutoring and learning programs. LAS prof Karen Sears wins Lynn Martin Award for Distinguished Women Teachers Jan 26, 2016 11:15 am The Lynn M. Martin Award for Distinguished Women Teachers is designated to promote exceptional achievement in undergraduate teaching by women. Read about the work of this year's winner. Illinois again among top U.S. schools for Peace Corps volunteers Feb 28, 2015 12:15 pm Since the Peace Corps was created in 1961, 2,014 Illinois alums have served overseas, making it the No. 7 all-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers. Meet Chancellor Robert J. Jones Sep 26, 2016 9:30 am A distinguished scientist and administrator, Robert J. Jones embraces the mission of land-grant institutions and calls his new position as Chancellor his “dream job.” U of I partners with Carle Health Systems Mar 21, 2015 1:45 pm The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday (March 12) to establish the nation’s first college of medicine focused, from the beginning, on the intersection of engineering and medicine. This will be the first new college created at Urbana in 60 years. Read more here. There's a new sculpture on the Quad - and it's MAMMOTH Mar 23, 2023 4:15 pm The next, and past, big thing: The great wooly mammoth is back… Visible to all, not an apparition… Near the University of Illinois Main Quad. A website ranked 35 great college marching bands Jul 27, 2016 4:00 pm And you know the Marching Illini are on the list! James Anderson named Presidential Fellow for inclusivity matters Dec 7, 2015 10:45 am Each campus is currently working on existing and new initiatives aimed at eliminating racial inequity and discrimination. Professor Anderson will act as a liaison from the Office of the President to those efforts. Where and when to vote on campus Oct 15, 2020 9:00 am On-Campus Early Voting starts Monday, October 19, and runs through Monday, November 2. You can also vote at campus locations on Election Day, November 3. Have you checked on progress at State Farm Center lately? Jun 15, 2015 9:45 am Check the progress as what was once known as the Assembly Hall is transformed into the state-of-the-art State Farm Center.