blog posts 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. 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. 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 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. Prof. Chris Benson: Antonin Scalia's role in the Emmett Till case Feb 25, 2016 2:00 pm Chicago Tribune (Feb. 19) - How a legal rationale crafted by the ultra-conservative Scalia ultimately was used by a Kansas City activist to urge a federal investigation of the 1955 Mississippi murder of Emmett Till. May 1 deadline: Accept your offer of admission to Illinois Mar 23, 2016 10:00 am Accept your offer and attend the university named #1 return on investment in the Midwest (Best Value Schools) University rolls out Title IX training for all during March Feb 29, 2016 9:15 am University policy requires all incoming and transfer students, as well as faculty and staff, to be regularly educated on discrimination and harassment prevention, sexual violence, and reporting options and obligations. Educational entrepreneur, postdoc researcher make Forbes '30 under 30' list Jan 10, 2017 9:45 am Illinois' Ryan Hoch, alumnus and co-founder of Overgrad, and current postdoctoral researcher Lydia Kisley, were named to the 2017 Forbes "30 Under 30" ranking for Education and Healthcare, respectively. Institute for Genomic Biology renamed for Professor Carl Woese Feb 17, 2015 10:00 am The University of Illinois’ Institute for Genomic Biology has been renamed in honor of a microbiology professor who changed the course of science with his discovery of a third major branch of the tree of life. That professor, Carl R. Woese, died in late 2012. Choose from more than 200 classes Apr 24, 2015 1:45 pm The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering more than 200 online courses in multiple subject areas during Summer, 2015. Illinois's Monica Chen named 2015 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Dec 2, 2015 9:30 am As a result of Chen’s academic excellence and extracurricular involvement, she was named the 2015 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Introducing Dr. Robert J. Jones Aug 5, 2016 9:00 am Robert J. Jones, president of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany, has been named chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pending formal approval by the Board of Trustees at its July 21 meeting. IBM, U of I to launch new Discovery Accelerator Institute May 26, 2021 9:15 am 'This institute with IBM is a pioneering new model of how we can build academic and researcher collaboration into technology and innovation at unmatched excellence and scale,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. Student Sustainable Farm: More than a farm stand Oct 9, 2014 9:00 am The Sustainable Student Farm’s primary mission is to provide fresh-locally grown food to students through the university dining halls. Garrick selected first vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion Jun 11, 2019 10:00 am Sean C. Garrick, currently the associate vice provost in the Office for Equity and Diversity at the University of Minnesota, will be the first person to hold this new senior-level position at Illinois. Drone show planned for Aerospace Engineering's 75th anniversary Sep 9, 2019 2:00 pm A musically choreographed flock of 100 drones will take to the sky on Friday, September 20, at approximately 9 p.m. just east of the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Vote: Your choice for movie night at Memorial Stadium Jun 28, 2016 9:00 am Fans can vote from now until July 11. The movie with the most votes of the five choices will be shown on the Memorial Stadium big screen on July 30. Charles Slichter, NMR pioneer & National Medal of Science winner, dies at 94 Feb 27, 2018 10:45 am Professor emeritus of physics and chemistry's contributions to condensed matter physics and chemistry earned the National Medal of Science in 2007 Earth Week: Five of the most popular trees on campus Apr 22, 2019 11:30 am The Horticulture Club is hosting a Tree Walk on Thursday as part of our Earth Week and Arbor Day celebration. The Tree Walk will include 20 trees from all around our Tree Campus USA. Find your local Illini club May 17, 2016 11:00 am Illini clubs, affinity groups and college groups are a great way to stay connected to the University and your fellow alumni. They offer a variety of social, cultural, educational, community service and networking events. Pokemon Go hits the Quad Jul 27, 2016 11:45 am New game brings new questions—and opportunities—to light, according to Professor Daniel Steward, who studies technology and society Nutrition labels on dining hall food: Are they being used? Jun 29, 2016 11:15 am Illinois students who practice health-promoting behaviors like tracking what they eat or exercising frequently are most likely to use nutrition information on food items in the dining hall. Watch 'Albert Lee: A Man of Substance' Feb 19, 2019 9:45 am This short documentary honors Albert Lee, the 'unofficial dean for African-American students in the first half of the 20th century. Lee helped students gain admission, then helped them find housing and work through the black community. U of I Library launches open-access digital publishing network Mar 13, 2017 11:45 am The Illinois Open Publishing Network has launched. Its first work: A new English translation of a memoir of Claude Monet.