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Illinois meteorology professor Kelvin Droegemeier poses with his new book, 'Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise: Becoming a Successful Scholar in a Complex and Competitive Environment.' Photo by Michelle Hassel

Book: How scholars can thrive in the competitive world of research, creative enterprise

Apr 2, 2024 9:15 am

A new book by Illinois meteorology professor Kelvin Droegemeier seeks to empower researchers and creative professionals and give them a broader view of the world early in their careers.

RBML curator Cait Coker, RBML head Lynne M. Thomas and Elias Petrou, the librarian for classical studies, medieval studies and modern Greek studies, are pictured with the volume. Photo by Fred Zwicky

U of I Library acquires first edition of Plato’s works in Greek

Feb 6, 2024 4:30 pm

The Rare Book and Manuscript Library has acquired a rare first edition of Plato’s works printed in the Greek language. it was printed in Venice in 1513 by Aldine Press, one of the most successful printing houses of the time.

A community garden in St. Louis provides fresh produce for residents. Photo credit: Lauren Quinn

Research team produces roadmap for scaling up urban agriculture

Jan 11, 2024 1:30 pm

Urban agriculture has the potential to decentralize food supplies, provide environmental benefits, and mitigate environmental footprints, but increasing urban food production will require deliberate education and market-transformation efforts.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee gives advice to Illinois graduates

May 23, 2023 1:15 pm

Inc. (May 19) - In her speech to graduates, the athlete shared her story to success.

Join our Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations

Jan 12, 2023 1:45 pm

Learn, create, volunteer! There are several opportunities to join our campus celebrations of the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning on Monday, January 16, and running through the following week.

SHIELD program a model for effective pandemic management, data show

Jun 9, 2022 9:30 am

The SHIELD: Target, Test, Tell program combined frequent saliva tests with modeling and an app to keep the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus and surrounding community safe when on-campus operations resumed in fall 2020.