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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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  • Registration is open for Clinton Lake trip

    by Analicia HaynesJul 7, 2022 12:15 pm

    Summer isn't summer without going to the beach! Register for your opportunity to join us as we travel to Clinton Lake from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 29.

  • Home Away from Home program offers opportunity for students to connect

    by Analicia HaynesJun 16, 2022 3:00 pm

    The Home Away from Home break program is sponsored by International Education, International Student and Scholar Services and Asian American Cultural Center and paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee. 

    It’s held twice a week over summer break and is part of many events hosted by ISSS and International Education.

  • 20 years and counting: ZJU and UIUC celebrate decades long partnership

    by Analicia HaynesJun 6, 2022 10:00 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) commemorated 20 years’ worth of accomplishments on April 18, when representatives from the two universities met via Zoom.

     

  • The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

    by Marta SchneiderMay 20, 2022 9:45 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a top producer of 2021-2022 Fulbright U.S. Scholars, as announced by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

  • University of Illinois students offered Gilman Scholarships for study abroad

    by Marta SchneiderMay 20, 2022 8:45 am

    With 24 students offered Gilman Scholarships to study abroad in the latest competition cycle, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign maintained its ranking among the top producers of award recipients.

  • Three Illinois students awarded Boren Scholarships

    by Marta SchneiderMay 11, 2022 4:00 pm

    Three University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign undergraduates are among 208 students nationwide awarded David L. Boren Scholarships.

  • Global Strategic Plan: Upcoming Presentation & Feedback Sessions

    by Marta SchneiderMar 15, 2022 4:00 pm

    The Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategies has developed a strategic plan for international programing and global engagement at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend a presentation of this report and provide feedback.

  • International Safety and Security Update on Ukraine for All Travelers

    by Marta SchneiderMar 2, 2022 11:15 am

    International Safety and Security continues to monitor the conflict in Ukraine and Russia for study and travel abroad. 

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks No. 2 destination for international students

    by Marta SchneiderJan 6, 2022 10:45 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is once again a top destination for international students, according to data from this year’s Open Doors report. The report, released by the Institute of International Education (IIE), ranks Illinois No. 2 among public universities and No. 6 in the country for the most international students. The university also ranks No. 15 for most students studying abroad among doctoral universities.

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign senior named Schwarzman Scholar

    by Marta SchneiderDec 8, 2021 11:15 am

    Schwarzman Scholar recipient Boming Yang, a senior majoring in quantitative econometrics with a minor in statistics, said he hopes to use his econometric skills to help the world achieve carbon neutralization and sustainable development.