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

Student Spotlight: Architecture senior Zaree Ascan builds on her grandfather’s legacy

Mar 17, 2026 4:30 pm

Zaree Ascan, a senior architecture major at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, said she wouldn’t be where she is today had it not been for her grandfather, Leo.
'Place Making and Rural Tourism in China' wraps up transdisciplinary project

Dec 1, 2025 3:15 pm

One of two projects funded by the transdisciplinary grant program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is wrapping up an extensive and collaborative research, planning, and design process.
Student shares experience taking Design Action Hub hybrid course

May 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.
Transdisciplinary grant funds wayfinding, place making program for Illinois students

Feb 26, 2025 11:45 am

This is the second story in a series highlighting two projects funded by the Global South Community-Based Learning Programs grant. The first story detailing transdisciplinary approaches was published on November 11, 2024, and can be found on the Illinois International blog. This story is about "Place Making and Rural Tourism in China," which is a program comprised of three interdisciplinary courses— ARCH 572, ARTD 499, and RST 594/199.