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

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  • Global South Fellow describes research; gives thanks to mentorship received during fellowship

    by Analicia HaynesNov 3, 2025 9:45 am

    Elsa Zawedde, a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Law, was one of the first individuals to receive a BRIDGE Global South Fellowship. In this two-part series, she explains how the fellowship helped her develop her research. She also dives into what she's working on and how, if implemented, it would change the way law schools develop future lawyers.

  • BRIDGE Global South Fellow defines cultural humility, highlights its importance in law school teaching

    by Analicia HaynesOct 27, 2025 3:00 pm

    Elsa Zawedde, a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Law, was one of the first individuals to receive a BRIDGE Global South Fellowship. In this two-part series, she explains how the fellowship helped her develop her research. She also dives into what she's working on and how, if implemented, it would change the way law schools develop future lawyers. 

  • Illinois International associate director shares Fulbright experience

    by Analicia HaynesSep 29, 2025 11:30 am

    Shuo “Erica” Wang, the associate director for Global Relations at Illinois International, shares her experience after receiving Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Award.  

  • Illinois Chancellor Charles L. Isbell Jr. visits University of Birmingham for first time

    by Analicia HaynesSep 19, 2025 11:30 am

    Two-day visit marks significant moment in strengthening the transatlantic partnership with Birmingham

  • Coffee, Chemistry, and the Community: New course takes transdisciplinary approach to understanding Panamanian coffee community

    by Analicia HaynesSep 8, 2025 12:30 pm

    CHEM 199 is a transdisciplinary, community-based learning program that focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other topics of importance within the coffee community in Panama.     

  • Illinois Chancellor Charles L. Isbell Jr. welcomes new international students during annual reception

    by Analicia HaynesSep 5, 2025 12:00 pm

    Charles L. Isbell Jr., the new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor, offered advice and words of encouragement during the New International Student Welcome Reception and Resource Fair on August 21, 2025 inside the Krannert Center for Performing Arts.   

  • Illinois, Birmingham announce 2025-2026 BRIDGE Seed Fund Grant recipients

    by Analicia HaynesJun 30, 2025 3:30 pm

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Birmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, Engagement, and Education (BRIDGE) Seed Fund Grant for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.   

    The BRIDGE Seed Fund is a joint initiative designed to stimulate collaboration and research between Illinois and Birmingham. It provides funding to support faculty-led projects that foster academic engagement, research development, and educational exchange.  

    This year, 14 projects will receive funding to pursue joint research on a variety of topics.   

  • Student Spotlight: Joanna Adewunmi shares her Illinois story; offers advice for new international students

    by Analicia HaynesJun 11, 2025 9:30 am

    Joanna Adewunmi is a doctoral candidate in the School of Information Science, wrapping up her second year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  

    During her time on campus, she has made helping the international student community a top priority. 

    Which is why, in August 2024, exactly one year from when she first came to the United States as a new international student, Adewunmi volunteered for the ISSS Shuttle Service.  

  • ‘I’ll always remember this school:’ Gloria Porras reminisces on life-changing experience at Illinois, IEI

    by Analicia HaynesJun 5, 2025 10:00 am

    Gloria Porras, a former student of the Intensive English Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, talks about her time on campus and her experience in the Scholars at Risk program. 

  • Illinois receives 2025 IIE Heiskell Award for BRIDGE partnership

    by Alicia LozanoMay 27, 2025 11:30 am

    The BiRmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, EnGagement and Education (BRIDGE) is continuing to gain global recognition after being selected to receive the 2025 Institute for International Education (IIE) Heiskell Award for Sustainability.

  • ‘Try something different’: 2025 Sheth International Alumni Award recipient shares wisdom, advice during annual lecture

    by Analicia HaynesMay 22, 2025 2:15 pm

    Taeghwan Hyeon, the recipient of the 2025 Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement, shared his experience and wisdom during the April 25 Sheth Distinguished Alumni Lecture. 

  • Student shares experience taking Design Action Hub hybrid course

    by Analicia HaynesMay 21, 2025 2:45 pm

    Sophia Gao, a third-year master student studying industrial design at Illinois, signed up for the course after first learning about it from flyers and SCD faculty. 

  • Staff Global Exchange Program participants share experiences

    by Analicia HaynesApr 22, 2025 4:30 pm

    The Staff Global Exchange Program provides professional development opportunities to enhance global competencies and institutional capacities in alignment with the Vision 2030 Global Strategy.  

  • Global Relations Director Sammer Jones among those receiving 2025 Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award

    by Analicia HaynesApr 7, 2025 3:45 pm

    Sammer Jones, director for Global Relations at Illinois International, was one of 16 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign employees to receive this year's Chancellor's Excellence Award for exceptional performance.  

  • Sheth Distinguished Alumni Lecture series returns April 24 with leading global chemist Taeghwan Hyeon

    by Analicia HaynesApr 4, 2025 1:00 pm

    Taeghwan Hyeon a pioneering chemist and researcher in the field of nanoscience and the recipient of the 2025 Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement will deliver the 2025 Sheth Distinguished Alumni Lecture later this month at the Illini Union.