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Illinois faculty member elected to National Academy of Engineering
Champaign, Ill. — Marcelo Garcia, a professor of civil and environmental engineering in The Grainger College of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Center for Advanced Study appoints seven professors to permanent faculty
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Center for Advanced Study at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has appointed seven new members to its permanent faculty. CAS professors are selected based on their outstanding scholarship, and the appointments are one of the highest forms of campus recognition at the U. of I. The new CAS professors are Lisa […]
Illinois Commitment expands eligibility for tuition-free college to more Illinois families
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In order to make an education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign more affordable to low- and middle-income families, the threshold to be eligible for Illinois Commitment — a financial aid program that provides free tuition and fees for in-state students — has been increased from $67,100 to $75,000. The increase puts […]
Illinois welcomes largest number of students in university history
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has welcomed a record-breaking class for the fall 2024 semester. With a freshman enrollment of 9,008, the new class brings record total student enrollment at 59,238, including on-campus and online students. This total includes 37,140 undergraduates and also a record number of 20,765 graduate students. “A hallmark […]
Three Illinois students awarded Voyager Scholarships
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students Gabrielle Capone, Leland Pan and Frankie Ward are recipients of the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Capone, who is majoring in geography and geographic information science, is planning to conduct community-based research within the Global South, utilizing geospatial data to examine the disproportionate impact […]
Big Ten Academic Alliance announces 2024-25 Academic Leadership and Executive Officers Program fellows
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Big Ten Academic Alliance recently announced the 2024-25 fellows for its Academic Leadership Program and Department Executive Officers Seminar. Eleven University of Illinois faculty members have been selected to participate. “The BTAA Leadership Institute is a valuable resource for developing the next generation of academic leaders. By providing strategic, collaboration-focused training […]
New BTN documentary ‘A House of Brick’ celebrates 100 years of Memorial Stadium
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic Memorial Stadium, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has produced a new documentary. “A House of Brick: 100 Years of Memorial Stadium” explores the stadium’s origins, its significance and several unique uses for the stadium over the years.
2024 spring semester graduates, Dean’s List and Bronze Tablet honorees named
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced 8,140 Dean’s List students, 323 Bronze Tablet honorees and more than 10,890 degrees and certificates awarded for the 2024 spring semester. Dean’s List eligibility is limited to the top 20% of a student’s college class or curriculum. To be eligible, students must complete at least […]
Illinois students receive Fulbright grants
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eight University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students and recent graduates were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year. Six of the students have accepted grants from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which builds international relationships to help solve global challenges. This flagship international educational exchange […]
U. of I. celebrates 2024 Homecoming from Sept. 8-14
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Homecoming Week at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign takes place Sept. 8-14. WCIA-TV news anchor and Illinois alumna Jennifer Roscoe is the parade grand marshal. Homecoming kicks off at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, with the annual Alumni Center Fountain dyeing and “flying” pancake breakfast. The Illinois Homecoming 5K race will start […]
Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five University of Illinois professors at the Urbana-Champaign campus have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. The scholars program recognizes faculty excellence and provides $15,000 to each scholar for three years to enhance their academic careers. The money may be used for travel, equipment, […]
Elliott named new dean of Gies College of Business
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — W. Brooke Elliott has been selected as dean of Gies College of Business and the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business, pending approval by the U. of I. Board of Trustees. Until officially approved, her title will be dean of Gies College of Business and the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor […]