blog posts 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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.