blog posts Illinois schools sought to participate in latest alcohol, drug, tobacco survey Nov 17, 2021 9:30 am The Illinois Youth Survey is a biennial survey of eighth, 10th and 12th grade students that provides important assessments of school climate issues and substance use among middle and high school students. February Dance to reflect recent crisis responses Jan 26, 2018 9:45 am February Dance will include performances that explore responses to crisis, look at protest in an airport setting and celebrate the music of Tom Petty A space of their own at KAM: ‘Homemade, with Love’ exhibition Feb 3, 2021 10:30 am This exhibition at Krannert Art Museum examines what it means to create space for Black girls and women to celebrate their creative lives, while transforming a gallery into a cozy furnished 'homemade' room. 10 ways the U of I is helping kids and families across the state Feb 19, 2020 12:00 pm From providing free trainings for teachers, to assisting military familes with children to regulating neglect and abuse cases, Illinois ensures the safety and wellbeing of kids across the state. Illinois library, disability services part of project to improve availability of accessible materials Feb 28, 2019 1:45 pm 'Providing materials for education and research is the core mission of an academic library, and that mission isn’t limited to those who can read without assistance.' Author makes case for politics to those who've lost faith Mar 4, 2020 11:15 am Communication professor Ned O’Gorman says politics is a necessity, not an option. But in a new book, he holds out hope that we know from everyday experience how to do politics that aren’t fundamentally 'us versus them.' K-12 Shield Playbook offers guidance for reopening schools Apr 15, 2021 8:45 am The K-12 Shield Playbook is a free online resource to help guide school reopenings, based on successful COVID-19 mitigation strategies used at the University of Illinois. I-Rural: Helping communities meet increased demand for rural tourism May 2, 2022 10:45 am 'Many people traveled to rural destinations with low population densities during the pandemic, allowing (Illinois) communities to reimagine their potential for tourism development,' says recreation, sport and tourism professor Sharon Zou. . Go green with eco-friendly lawn care Jun 13, 2023 10:15 am Rather that dumping great amounts of water, fertilizer and pesticides on your lawn, there are a few simple steps that landowners can take to make more environmentally sound choices when it comes to lawn care. Do food pantry environments encourage healthy food choices? New tool can assess Jun 23, 2018 1:30 pm Could improving the consumer nutrition environment of food pantries—placement of items, food choices, freshness, availability of nutritional information, etc.— help people make healthier choices? Chancellor Jones to address the City Club of Chicago Sep 7, 2021 10:45 am The Chancellor talks about the university's COVID-19 response and some highlights for Fall, including the continuing development of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, new Campus Instructional Facility, Siebel Center for Design. Marching Illini director provides guidance on band safety protocols Nov 6, 2020 3:15 pm Marching Illini director Barry Houser designed masks and helped develop state public health guidelines for music classes and rehearsals. Artist's solo show emphasizes Black resilience through historic vigilantism Dec 20, 2021 12:00 pm Professor Patrick Earl Hammie combined celebratory drawings from 'Soul Train' with painted images of lynch mobs for his solo show 'I Am … Legend,' now on view at Freeport Art Museum. Program for parents aims to help youths with autism successfully transition to adulthood Jan 16, 2020 1:30 pm A new U of I program trains parents of young adults with autism on community services and empowers them to advocate for their child to help them successfully transition to adulthood. New app, Deepcover, to help older adults spot online scams Jan 17, 2024 1:00 pm 'Our goal was to create a game that was fun and would teach older adults the basics of what can be very confusing lingo around digital threats,' said information sciences professor Anita Nikolich. Considering Illinois? Get on our mailing list Jan 22, 2017 8:45 am Want to receive personalized communications from us and manage your admissions process in one place? We have one word for you: myIllini. Krannert Art Museum to host artist Autumn Knight for performances, art exhibition Jan 23, 2017 12:00 pm Performance artist Autumn Knight experiments with elements in the gallery installation for her solo exhibition “In Rehearsal” at Krannert Art Museum. Knight will perform Jan. 26 at the opening night for the museum’s spring season Professor, students develop National Park Service Books to Parks websites Feb 10, 2025 10:15 am Professor Schwebel’s collaboration with the park service came about through her research examining widely taught works of children’s historical fiction and the role they play in shaping children’s ideas about U.S. history. A new, more effective way to assess teachers’ competency Feb 15, 2023 2:45 pm Nancy Latham, director of the Council on Teacher Education at Illinois, coauthored a book that makes the credentialing system for teachers simpler and more trustworthy for those hiring them. As a bonus, it can be used in other industries, too. Protecting genomic privacy through phone apps Mar 1, 2023 11:15 am Police are increasingly using genomic databases in their investigations. U of I faculty offer possible technological solutions, such as phone applications, that will ensure Fourth Amendment protections of consumer’s genomic data. Carle Illinois students collecting aid supplies for Ukrainian refugee relief Mar 3, 2022 4:00 pm 'Please scour your closets, garages, and attics for any of the items on this list. Every piece of equipment that we gather will be used to provide comfort and relief to people who desperately need it.' Veterinarians: Dogs, too, can experience hearing loss Mar 5, 2020 9:00 am Dog owners and K-9 handlers ought to keep this in mind when adopting or caring for dogs, and when bringing them into noisy environments. Veterinary infectious disease expert weighs in on coronavirus threat Mar 9, 2020 8:00 am Influenza, SARS and COVID-19 are all readily transmitted from animals to humans. 'Most of what we think are the major human pathogens probably started in animals,' says a U of I expert in zoonotic diseases. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of 'the bard' Mar 15, 2016 1:45 pm There are over 500 works in which Shakespeare appears as a character that have been curated them and chosen an eclectic group of works, in which Shakespeare appears in many guises. Youth Literature Festival celebrates diverse voices in literature Mar 29, 2019 9:00 am Seventeen award-winning authors, illustrators, and storytellers are in central Illinois to share their love of books, literacy, and more during Illinois' biennial Youth Literature Festival this weekend. U of I scientist to serve on White House task force on carbon capture, storage Apr 6, 2023 8:15 am Task force members will provide recommendations on federal permits of carbon dioxide pipelines. The capture of manmade CO2 can potentially reduce pollution and make further progress on the goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. TEAACH your children well: Revealing the history of Asian Americans Apr 10, 2024 11:45 am The College of Education is serving as a professional development hub to assist public school teachers in educating students about contributions of Asian Americans to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the U.S. New book chronicles personal, professional journey studying futures markets Apr 11, 2023 8:15 am Stunts with motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, farm equipment and run-ins with renegade cows... 'I thought that I had enough crazy personal stories about risk and risk management that these could serve as scaffolding for a larger story.' Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents May 5, 2022 1:00 pm Countries around the world are investing resources to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff. 'Green roofs are part of the solution because they capture some of the rain that would otherwise end up in sewage systems,' says Prof. Amy Ando. U of I's Agronomy Day growing to include pop-up events and more May 25, 2022 11:45 am In its 65th year, Illinois’ 'Agronomy Day' is a day no more. Instead, College of ACES will host a series of events all season long, including traditional field days as well as new pop-up tailgate events and shade tree talks. Summer humanities program builds bridge between communities Jun 8, 2022 11:00 am The program invites humanities students to work collaboratively with organizations in the Champaign-Urbana area, using their humanities knowledge to make an impact in the community. Education Policy professor talks about black girls and school discipline Jun 16, 2016 2:45 pm Federal data show black girls are suspended from school at a rate that is six times higher than that of their white female peers. Illinois artist's virtual 'Museum of Us' lets everyone tell their stories Jul 1, 2021 8:00 am Artist Jorge Lucero invited people from around the world to meet via Zoom and share an object that was important in their lives – turning the grid of video teleconferencing boxes into a cabinet of curiosities. Carle Illinois' new clinic will help patients and students Jul 24, 2019 9:30 am Medical students, guided by experienced Carle physicians, will care for patients’ primary care needs at Carle Illinois Clinic. New community map locates food assistance sites Sep 3, 2020 1:00 pm To help Illinois families meet their basic food needs, U of I Extension is launching a new Illinois community food map that allows individuals to search by Illinois zip code for all food resources in that area. KAM's new installation: Art Since 1948 Sep 4, 2019 9:45 am Slideshow of some of the objects made since 1948 that are featured in Krannert Art Museum's latest installation. U of I awarded $4.5 million to develop commercial carbon credit tools Sep 9, 2020 12:30 pm The funding will be used to calculate farm-scale carbon credits, allowing individual farmers to understand the value of their land and practices towards carbon trading markets. Report: UI Extension generates value 10 times its budget Sep 14, 2020 8:45 am Extension provided nearly 50,000 educational program sessions in 2019, an average of 960 sessions per week, and made 1.3 million educational contacts at 3,800 locations throughout Illinois. ACES debuts five online certificates in agribusiness, conservation, and nutrition Sep 19, 2024 11:15 am Five new online graduate certificate programs will equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in areas such as sustainable food production economics, alternative investments, wetland conservation, human nutrition, and dairy nutrition. Vet Med Open House, Oct. 2: The Adventure Awaits! Sep 23, 2022 2:15 pm On Sunday, October 2, more than 300 veterinary students will host a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s only veterinary college. Aspiring veterinarians, animal lovers of any age, there’s something for you at Vet Med Open House. September 18 to November 10 Sep 27, 2017 7:00 am The 2017 Campus Charitable Fund Drive kicks off September 18, 2017. Pledge your support today and make a donation. It's easy, and together we make a HUGE difference. Join the 2024 Campus Charitable Fund Drive Oct 8, 2024 10:15 am The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign raised approximately $1.3 million in 2023 for non-profit organizations in our local community and around the world. See how you can join this important charitable effort. Faced with environmental challenges, Extension Master Naturalists sow seeds of hope Oct 11, 2024 11:00 am “Master Naturalists are a link between studies happening at the university and the real-world application of research findings within communities across Illinois,” said Shibu Kar, Extension’s assistant dean of natural resources. Engineering researchers launch world's first public quantum network Nov 9, 2023 2:15 pm Physics professors Lorenz and Kwiat believe it's time for people of all ages to access this new scientific frontier in real time, to better comprehend it and imagine the new possibilities available to all of us in the 21st century. Why does the state need Illinois Extension? Nov 18, 2024 10:00 am U. of I. Extension serves the state by focusing on food and agriculture, as well as the economic, community, environmental and health sectors. Its director discusses how Extension tackles so many issues at once. Coming soon: new hotline, website, and maps on private wells Nov 28, 2023 2:15 pm EPA funding aims to support private well owners who are responsible for ensuring their own water is safe. Throughout most of the U.S., there are no government standards for water quality and safety for private wells. Ho-ho-hold the phone: Holiday season brings rise in scam attempts Dec 14, 2022 12:30 pm The holiday season comes with an increase in celebrations, meals, gatherings, and more. And it also comes with an increase in the risk of scam attempts—for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Models predict optimal airplane seating for reduced viral transmission Dec 21, 2021 9:45 am New data on aerosol transmission for the virus that causes COVID-19 allowed researchers to create updated models for minimizing risk of transmission based on all the factors currently known. NCSA: Encouraging the next generation of researchers Jan 2, 2025 12:30 pm This fall, NCSA's J.D. Graham helped lead a collaborative effort to bring an interactive STEAM event to Pleasant Acres Elementary School in Rantoul, which brought hands-on, immersive learning to K-5 students. Discovering a wonderland Jan 3, 2019 4:30 pm English professor explores the history of expeditions to Antarctica