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Illinois International News
Illinois International News is a collection of globally-focused blogs and stories from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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  • ISSS, UIPD issue scam safety steps amid recent scam reports

    International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) issued a scam alert, warning students of the potential harm targeting them.

  • UIUC among top American universities visiting 26 educational institutions in India

    The IIE Leadership Delegation to India from February 25 to March 2 would have representations from California State University, Long Beach; University of California, Berkeley; DePaul University; University of California, Davis; East Tennessee State University; University of Houston; Florida International University; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michigan State University; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Mississippi State University; University of Missouri; Montclair State University; University of Rochester; Oklahoma State University; University of Tulsa and Rutgers University.

  • UIUC, National Taiwan University, Kyushu University unveil new collaboration center

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with National Taiwan University (NTU) and Kyushu University establishing what all three universities call a “Tri-Uni International Collaboration Center.”

  • A Partnership to Remember: Understanding BRIDGE

    This is the first story in a series highlighting the partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England that was formally established in 2014. These stories lead up to the 10-year anniversary celebration that will take place in April 2024 in Birmingham. 

  • In the News: ACES signs MOU with Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI)

    The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) hosted a delegation from KFRI on January 22-23. Despite the freezing rain that affected many campus activities, the Office of International Programs facilitated a robust program for the six visitors that included meetings, tours, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ACES Dean Germán Bollero. 

    The MOU will allow KFRI and Illinois researchers led by Professor of Food Chemistry Keith Cadwallader and Professor Yong-Su Jin, both in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN), to apply for funding from the government of South Korea for research projects.

  • ISSS offers tips, advice for Spring 2024 semester

    International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) created a list of tips for all international students and scholars to help get a head start on their spring 2024 semester. 

    Classes resumed on Jan. 16, and the list below is a reminder of what students should keep in mind when they return to campus. 

  • Year in Review: 9 highlights from 2023

    We want to take this opportunity to showcase nine exceptional things that highlight our commitment to the global strategy and show you just how committed our units have been in 2023. We are proud of the work we have done this year, and we are beyond excited to see what we will accomplish in 2024.

  • Call for Proposals: AY2024-2025 BRIDGE Seed Fund

    The call for proposals for the AY2024-2025 BRIDGE Seed Fund in collaboration with the University of Birmingham is now open.

  • ISSS 2023 Memories: International Education Week

    As 2023 ends, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of our favorite times with International Student and Scholar Services. This is the second of three stories highlighting those 2023 ISSS memories. The story features a slideshow of photos from several 2023 International Education Week events. International Education Week took place from Nov. 5-11. 

  • ISSS 2023 Memories: O’Hare shuttle services resumed following a 3-year hiatus

    As 2023 ends, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of our favorite times with International Student and Scholar Services that we didn’t get a chance to write about when they happened. This is the first of three stories highlighting those 2023 ISSS memories.