blog posts Hammack receives Carl Sagan Award May 6, 2019 8:15 am Illinois Professor Bill Hammack joins previous awardees Steven Pinker, Thomas Friedman, and Bill Nye. The first recipient was astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan. What does momentum look like at Illinois? Watch this. May 9, 2019 9:45 am It's been another record-breaking year on campus, so we're celebrating! Khroma Quartet are silver medalists at Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition May 13, 2019 2:30 pm The Khroma Saxophone Quartet have won second place in the Senior Division-Winds/Brass at the 46th Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Campus honored for fundraising excellence Jun 12, 2019 8:30 am Illinois has been named a recipient of the 2019 Educational Fundraising Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Six Illinois researchers receive Presidential Early Career Award Jul 3, 2019 1:45 pm Six researchers were named recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the nation's highest honor bestowed on young professionals at the outset of their research careers. Social work prof named Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow Jul 29, 2019 9:15 am Liliane Windsor will spend a year in Washington, D.C., working with members of Congress and the executive branch on health-related legislative and regulatory issues. UI researchers share Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics Sep 5, 2019 1:00 pm Illinois professor Charles Gammie's theoretical working group helped create the first-ever image of a black hole. Meet the record-breaking freshman class Sep 12, 2019 11:00 am The Illinois freshman class sets records for enrollment, diversity and excellence. Five Illinois professors named University Scholars Sep 12, 2019 11:00 am Five Illinois professors have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Marching Illini makes strides in sustainability Sep 16, 2019 9:45 am With improved technologies, the Marching Illini has transitioned to paperless. Illinois selected for AAU's PhD Education Initiative Sep 16, 2019 2:00 pm Illinois will be one of eight universities to participate in a new initiative to change the culture surrounding doctoral education and career pathways. University invests $24 million into Investment for Growth Proposals Sep 17, 2019 12:00 pm The university is generating new sources of revenue while continuing to invest in education, research and public engagement. University invests $24 million into Investment for Growth Proposals Sep 17, 2019 12:00 pm The university is generating new sources of revenue while continuing to invest in education, research and public engagement. School of Architecture showcases women in the profession Sep 19, 2019 1:15 pm The School of Architecture is celebrating the contributions of female architecture graduates. Solar Farm expansion to increase campus renewable energy Sep 19, 2019 1:30 pm The new Solar Farm expansion will generate the equivalent electricity use of more than 2,000 average American homes. 11 faculty chosen for BTAA Leadership Programs Oct 4, 2019 11:15 am Eleven professors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been chosen to participate in leadership programs held by the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Illinois announces Center for Digital Agriculture Oct 8, 2019 9:45 am The new center will bring together agricultural producers, researchers and industries to innovate on the technology that is transforming agriculture. Emmy Award for 'Illinois Artists: Endalyn Taylor' Oct 11, 2019 10:00 am 'Illinois Artists: Endalyn Taylor' was produced by Illinois' Kaitlin Southworth, Tim Hartin and Alison Davis Wood for BTN. Watch it now to see why it won a Mid-America Emmy Award for Arts/Entertainment Feature. Nugent enters U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Oct 31, 2019 4:45 pm The visionary first director of a ground-breaking U of I program for students with disabilities,, enters the Olympic & Paralympic HOF as a 'special contributor.' Illinois professor tops 'Power List' of analytical scientists Nov 4, 2019 8:00 am Professor Jonathan Sweedler was named to the top spot on the Analytical Scientist’s 2019 Power List, which highlights tremendous talent, ingenuity, and leadership in analytical science across the world. Watch 'William L. Everitt: An Optimist's Journey' Nov 7, 2019 1:45 pm The man who helped transform the University of Illinois into one of the top engineering schools in the country is featured in a new 30-minute documentary airing this month on the Big Ten Network. Four faculty and staff recognized for dedication to diversity and inclusion Nov 8, 2019 9:30 am The four were reipients of the 2019 Larine Y. Cowan Make A Difference Awards for their exceptional dedication to and success in promoting diversity and inclusion Chancellor Jones named 2020 APLU Chair Nov 13, 2019 10:45 am 'Robert Jones is an exceptional leader with an extensive background advancing the work of public research universities. We’re thrilled he’s been selected as the next chair of the APLU Board of Directors.' Student receives Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award Nov 15, 2019 2:30 pm Each year, the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award is given to an Illinois senior who has demonstrated exceptional attributes in leadership and a desire to make a difference in the world. Eight Illinois researchers rank among world’s most influential Nov 22, 2019 9:00 am Eight faculty members at Illinois have been named to the 2019 Highly Cited Researchers list, a global listing of scientists who produced the past decade’s most influential papers. Eight Illinois faculty members elected AAAS Fellows Nov 26, 2019 10:15 am Eight professors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been elected 2019 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Illinois: No. 1 global destination for international students Dec 5, 2019 10:45 am Illinois ranks No. 1 among public universities and No. 5 in the country for the most international students, according to Open Doors data. Prof. Charles Gammie named on Bloomberg 50 list of innovators, leaders Dec 6, 2019 9:00 am Gammie was recognized for his leadership of the Event Horizon Telescope team that unveiled the first image of a supermassive black hole in April. Prof. Stephen Boppart named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors Dec 6, 2019 3:45 pm Election as a NAI Fellow is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. Illinois music professor awarded NEH Fellowship Jan 15, 2020 1:00 pm University of Illinois music professor Christina Bashford was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for 2019. NSA and University of Illinois: Partnering to Secure Networks and Cyber Systems Jan 28, 2020 9:15 am U of I is one of the first universities to partner with NSA on researching the science of security and has been working on cybersecurity problems with NSA for more than 19 years. Chancellor Jones' State of the University Address Jan 31, 2020 9:45 am Read or watch Chancellor Robert Jones’ January 24, 2020, remarks about our current challenges and ambitious plans for the future of Illinois. U of I's highest honors: Stephen Long invested as a Stanley O. Ikenberry Chair Jan 31, 2020 10:00 am 'Steve has led the world in advancing our knowledge of the mechanisms of photosynthesis... especially towards the goal of increasing the efficiency of photosynthesis to help feed the world's burgeoning population.' Sottos elected to National Academy of Engineering Feb 10, 2020 8:15 am 'This is one of the very most prestigious honors an engineer can earn, and we are thrilled that Nancy’s distinguished reputation among her peers is being recognized,' said Dean Rashid Bashir of The Grainger College of Engineering. Two Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows Feb 12, 2020 9:30 am Two U of I scientists are among 126 recipients of the 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships. This honor is one of the most competitive and prestigious awards available to early career researchers. Trio honored with Chancellor's Medallion for investigation of Zhang case Feb 13, 2020 3:00 pm In addition to many other personnel involved in the investigation, the actions and dedication of Sgt. James Carter, telecommunicator Kenny Costa and Det. Eric Stiverson were particularly noteworthy. Tim Nugent honored by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Feb 17, 2020 8:45 am U of I's Tim Nugent, considered the 'Father of Accessibility,' has been posthumously awarded the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. U of I among top producers of Fulbright awards Feb 20, 2020 8:45 am For the ninth time in the past 10 years, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been named among the U.S. colleges and universities that produce the most Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Physics prof, Nobel laureate Anthony Leggett donates papers to University Archives Mar 6, 2020 12:15 pm Sir Anthony Leggett's papers, recently donated to the University of Illinois Archives, provide a perspective on his groundbreaking research in theoretical condensed matter physics. Stories of inspiration, innovation and impact Mar 12, 2020 1:15 pm Backed by more than 150 years of ingenuity and imagination, the U of Iputs you in the same hallways as 23 Pulitzer Prize winners, 23 Nobel Laureates, and a long list of game-changing innovators. Illinois students honored with Goldwater scholarships Apr 8, 2020 10:00 am The Goldwater Scholarships encourage the development of highly qualified scientists and engineers by awarding scholarships to sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue doctorates. Two Illinois professors named Guggenheim Fellows Apr 10, 2020 11:15 am Janice N. Harrington, a professor of English; and David Sepkoski, a professor of history were chosen for the prestigious fellowships 'on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise.' Computer scientist, physicist elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences Apr 27, 2020 10:15 am Computer science professor Sarita Adve and physics professor Philip W. Phillips have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest honor societies in the nation. Plant physiologist Lisa Ainsworth elected to the National Academy of Sciences Apr 28, 2020 8:45 am Ainsworth's election to NAS recognizes her 'distinguished and continuing achievements in original research' on how crops are impacted by pollutants such as ozone and carbon dioxide. Restoration projects in LAS receive Heritage Awards May 5, 2020 10:15 am Jane Bergman received the award for her historical replica of the glass dome that once overlooked the library in Altgeld Hall. The other award went to a renovation project to improve the roof of the English Building. Meet some of U of I's most inspiring, innovative teachers May 19, 2020 11:00 am Faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants at Illinois this spring were honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising, collectively known as Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction. Keys to academic & athletic success for black male high school students May 27, 2020 12:00 pm Adeoye Adeyemo had great success in sports (Illini Football), in the classroom, and now in his professional life. His research is helping shed light on how other black males can experience the same success. Two Illinois students named Udall Scholars Jun 1, 2020 4:30 pm Joseph Kreiling and Jonah Messinger were named Udall Scholars, representing the first time that two University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students were honored in the same year. U of I students, alumni awarded Fulbright grants Jun 8, 2020 8:45 am Fourteen 14 Illinois students and recent alumni who were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences across the globe this coming year. Humanities research program elevated to institute status Jun 11, 2020 8:00 am The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the program for institute status, and it is now known as the Humanities Research Institute.