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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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  • Student Spotlight: Claire Keenan talks summer internship with Global Relations

    by Analicia HaynesOct 21, 2024 12:15 pm

    Our storyteller sat down with Claire Keenan, a student intern who worked for Global Relations over the summer (2024), and learned about their life and aspirations. In this story we feature what Claire did as an intern and we talk about what she plans on doing in the future as she moves on from Illinois International to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. 

  • Registration opens for Travel Around the World; students, scholars encouraged to participate

    by Global Communication StaffOct 14, 2024 11:15 am

    International Student and Scholar Services is looking for students and scholars to participate in this year’s Travel Around the World event.

  • Student Spotlight: Ruhi Choudhury talks time in London; gives advice for studying abroad

    by Analicia HaynesSep 27, 2024 2:15 pm

    LONDON — Ruhi Choudhury committed every minute, hour, and day she spent in London to living outside her comfort zone.

  • Illinois signs MOU with Huazhong University of Science & Technology

    by Analicia HaynesSep 25, 2024 4:30 pm

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST) on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

  • Reimagine Our Future: sustainability competition for undergraduate students returns for a fourth year

    by Marta SchneiderSep 25, 2024 12:45 pm

    The global sustainability crisis requires innovative solutions that promote human flourishing without compromising the natural systems upon which we depend. Through Reimagine Our Future, undergraduate students are challenged to develop an innovative plan or solution that addresses a particular sustainability problem or challenge and promotes one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Celebrating Friendship: International Education panel highlights GLOBE alumni experiences

    by Marta SchneiderSep 23, 2024 12:00 pm

    International Education celebrates Illinois Homecoming and 10-year program anniversary with an Alumni and Students Panel featuring past and present students and members of the GLOBE program.

  • Former IE grad assistants, interns, GLOBE member offer advice, explain what IE means to them

    by Analicia HaynesSep 13, 2024 3:00 pm

    This is the third story in a series of stories highlighting International Education and celebrating a decade of programing, events, and student success.   

  • Global Relations to co-sponsor Meet Your Neighbors ‘Human Library’ event with Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, Urbana Free Library, New American Welcome Center

    by Marta SchneiderSep 11, 2024 3:15 pm

    Global Relations is among the co-sponsors of this year’s Meet Your Neighbors: Human Library Event from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Urbana Free Library.

  • Eight Illinois students receive Fulbright grants

    by Marta SchneiderAug 22, 2024 12:30 pm

    Eight University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students and recent graduates were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year.

  • Illinois students highlight GLOBE experience; share admiration for International Education director 

    by Analicia HaynesAug 21, 2024 11:15 am

    This is the second story in a series of stories highlighting International Education and celebrating a decade of programing, events, and student success.