blog posts U of I honors nine faculty members with endowed chairs, professorships Jan 12, 2024 11:00 am Nine University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been named as university endowed chairs or professors for their excellence and prominence in research, teaching and service. 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. Hergenrother named a 2023 National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Jan 16, 2024 2:30 pm Paul Hergenrother’s lab has discovered multiple new anticancer compounds, including PAC-1, which recently completed a Phase 1 clinical trial in late-stage cancer patients. Student's machine learning system for EEG analysis wins IEEE honors Jan 18, 2022 12:15 pm A new machine learning system developed by a Carle Illinois College of Medicine student could unlock the vast amounts of untapped data found in a common neurological test. Illinois anthropology professor awarded NEH Fellowship Jan 18, 2023 10:00 am Riggs is a contemporary and historical archaeologist with interests in welfare state initiatives, materiality, national belonging and displacement in the recent past. 14 Illinois faculty members elected AAAS Fellows Jan 26, 2022 8:45 am Fourteen University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been elected 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Illinois art professor receives United States Artists Fellowship Jan 26, 2024 11:00 am Artist, weaver and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign art professor Kira Dominguez Hultgren has been awarded a 2024 United States Artists Fellowship. 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.' U of I's online master's programs atop U.S.News rankings Feb 2, 2022 9:30 am Seven U of I online master's programs are in the top ten rankings of U.S.News & World Report's latest survey. Two U of I faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering Feb 8, 2024 10:00 am Electrical and computer engineering professor Kiruba Haran and mechanical science and engineering professor Taher Saif are newly elected members of the National Academy of Engineering. 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. Three elected to National Academy of Engineering Feb 10, 2022 4:45 pm Chemical and biomolecular engineering professor William Hammack, civil and environmental engineering professor Youssef Hashash and computer science professor Klara Nahrstedt are newly elected members of the NAE. Computer science professor named 2022 Sloan Research Fellow Feb 15, 2022 9:45 am 'The Sloan Fellowship is one of most prestigious awards available to early-career scientists, and we are thrilled that Professor Li’s distinguished reputation is being recognized,' said U of I Provost Andreas Cangellaris. Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years Apr 5, 2023 2:45 pm The Department of Speech and Hearing Science celebrates 50 years of empowering lives through enhanced communication. Witherspoon shows first-round talent at Pro Day Apr 5, 2023 7:30 pm Illinois Football All-American Devon Witherspoon shined at his personal Pro Day on Wednesday at the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility. Witherspoon performed in front of 31 scouts representing 23 NFL teams. Two Illinois researchers receive Council of Learned Societies fellowships Apr 6, 2023 2:45 pm The ACLS Fellowship Program supports exceptional scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences that has the potential to make significant contributions within and beyond the recipients’ fields. Announcing the Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction Apr 7, 2022 9:45 am Faculty and staff members and graduate teaching assistants at Illinois are being honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising, collectively known as the Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction. Three Illinois professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships Apr 8, 2022 3:45 pm Dance professor Cynthia Oliver, chemistry professors So Hirata and Prashant Jain are among 180 artists, writers, scholars and scientists chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from almost 2,500 applicants, according to the Guggenheim Foundation. Two Illinois professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships Apr 12, 2024 9:15 am Evolution, ecology and behavior professor Alison Bell and architecture professor Paul Hardin Kapp are among 188 writers, scholars, artists and scientists chosen from nearly 3,000 applicants, according to the Guggenheim Foundation. Five Illinois faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Apr 25, 2024 9:00 am Founded in 1780, the academy recognizes scientists, artists, scholars and leaders who have distinguished themselves in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences May 2, 2024 11:30 am Physics professor Chen-Yu Liu, biochemistry professor Steve Sligar and chemistry professor Ken Suslick are among the newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their research achievements. Faculty, staff, teaching assistants earn Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction May 4, 2021 11:45 am The Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognizes sustained excellence and innovation in undergrad teaching and contributions beyond classroom instruction that have an overall positive impact on student learning. Campus honors four more with awards for excellence in faculty leadership May 27, 2022 12:15 pm The Office of the Provost sponsors the campus-level awards in recognition of faculty members who distinguish themselves in their vision of the future and their efforts to enable and promote others in shaping that future. Small named finalist for Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award Jun 5, 2023 8:00 am Small, who earned his record 13th Big Ten Coach of the Year award, led the program to its eighth consecutive Big Ten title – and 13th of the last 14 overall – to secure one of seven tournament wins on the year, also the most in the nation. Children's book by Illinois students teaches third graders about engineering Jun 7, 2021 2:30 pm “Jenny Saves a Convertible,” the first book from the program to be published, teaches third-grade students about automotive design and engineering. Five Urbana faculty members honored as University Scholars Jun 8, 2023 10:00 am 'Faculty excellence is the University of Illinois System’s foundation, and the basis for the exceptional academic experience of the nearly 95,000 students who enrolled in our three universities last fall,” said Nicholas Jones, vice president for academic affairs. Illinois students awarded Boren Scholarships Jun 12, 2020 9:30 am The National Security Education Program selects Boren Scholars to add international and language components to their education by studying overseas in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Rose Yeboah named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year Jun 14, 2024 8:45 am Yeboah is the first Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year in the women's program's history; Olympic medalist Ashley Spencer took home the honors for Big Ten Track Athlete of the Year in 2013. Eight employees honored with Chancellor's Distinguished Staff Award Aug 25, 2022 7:45 am Eight civil service employees were recognized for exceptional performance by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Class of 2025 sets enrollment records Sep 8, 2021 11:15 am The totals include 5,835 new students from 92 Illinois conties, the most in-state students in 10 years. More than 20% are from underrepresented groups, and more than 20% are first generation students. U of I honored for support of first-generation students Sep 28, 2023 11:30 am Illinois was one of 22 institutions named to the First Scholars 2023 cohort, the next level of recognition in the nation’s first program acknowledging higher education institutions for their commitment to first-generation student success. Burke elected to National Academy of Medicine Oct 17, 2022 10:00 am 'Dr. Burke’s election is well-deserved recognition of his pioneering research methods ...a testament to his unwavering focus on finding solutions that can directly impact people’s lives and the health of our communities,” Chancellor Jones said. New sleep enhancement device earns students National Academy of Medicine award Oct 17, 2023 11:15 am Carle Illinois College of Medicine student team was recognized by the US National Academy of Medicine for developing a device that could improve the duration and quality of sleep, especially for people with conditions like dementia. Dance professor Cynthia Oliver receives Doris Duke Artist Award Oct 21, 2021 9:15 am Oliver is an award-winning choreographer, performer, and recipient of a 2021 United States Artist Fellowship earlier this year. She also is an associate vice chancellor for research, a Center for Advanced Study professor, and a 2011 University Scholar. Eight Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential Nov 13, 2023 4:45 pm The list recognizes research scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated exceptional influence – reflected through their publication of multiple papers frequently cited by their peers during the last decade. Three Illinois scientists rank among world's most influential Nov 18, 2020 10:30 am Axel Hoffmann, Stephen Long and Donald Ort are among the most highly cited researchers in the world. Illinois inducted into Olympics' inaugural Collegiate Impact Award Class Dec 9, 2022 1:00 pm The induction by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee honors the top-performing schools represented on Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Five Urbana faculty members honored as University Scholars Dec 10, 2020 1:45 pm The five Illinois professors named University Scholars are Meghan Burke, special education; Ryan Dilger, animal sciences; Christopher Freeburg, English; Ned O’Gorman, communication; and Rachel Whitaker, microbiology. Watch: Illinois' virtual Celebration of Diversity Dec 11, 2020 10:30 am The Illinois campus celebrates diversity every day, but this annual event recognizes people who have been outstanding advocates for diversity across our campus and around the world. Senior Alexa Smith named 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Dec 23, 2021 10:45 am Smith is the author of 'An Economic Eclipse: Shifting Toward a Sustainable Future by Eliminating Waste,' a book about the circular economy and zero waste movement. Two Illinois professors awarded NEH Fellowships Jan 11, 2024 1:30 pm Julie Turnock, a professor of media and cinema studies, and Hermann von Hesse, a professor of art history, have been awarded 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships. World renowned architect, Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang named 2024 commencement speaker Feb 1, 2024 2:00 pm Internationally recognized architect and Illinois alumna Jeanne Gang will serve as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s commencement speaker on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. Ken Norman: A double-double machine Feb 6, 2023 11:15 am Ken Norman was the guy that every conference coach coveted. In his junior and senior seasons—1985-86 and '86-87—Norman was a double-double machine. He had at least 10 points and 10 rebounds on 25 occasions. 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. Illinois among top producers of Fulbright US Student awards Feb 13, 2024 9:30 am The U of I is one of the top university and college producers of Fulbright student grant recipients in the U.S . 'It is a great point of pride for us to be continually recognized as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright students,' said Chancellor Robert Jones. U of I ranks 25th nationally on EPA’s list of on-site green power users Feb 17, 2022 10:45 am This is the first time the U of I has made the EPA's Top 30 list. Because of the output from two utility-scale solar farms and multiple rooftop arrays, Illinois is also third among U.S. universities in on-site clean power production. 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. Campus awards honor excellence in instruction Apr 15, 2024 9:00 am Awardees are cited for sustained excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching, undergraduate and graduate advising and mentoring, online teaching and research guidance. Sixteen employees honored with Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award Apr 17, 2024 10:00 am Sixteen academic professionals and civil service staff members have received the Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award recognizing exceptional performance.