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U. of I. researcher and alumnus both named 2026 MacArthur Fellows
Illinois professor Kaiyu Guan and Illinois alumnus Liangfang Zhang have been named 2026 MacArthur Fellows, commonly known as a “genius grant.”
Illinois Leads strategic plan sets future vision for the U. of I.
Illinois Leads is the new strategic plan to set the course for the future of the state’s flagship public-serving university.
Hopkins named grand marshal of 2026 Homecoming parade
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign aerospace engineering alumnus, U.S. Space Force colonel and retired astronaut Mike Hopkins will return to campus to serve as the grand marshal of the U. of I. Homecoming parade.
Illinois welcomes its largest freshman class ever in another record enrollment year
Freshman enrollment increased to 9,332, bringing total student enrollment past 61,000 for the first time in university history.
Illinois announces partnerships with 21 high schools in the state for the university’s dual-credit initiative
High schools stretching across the state of Illinois will offer dual-credit courses from the U. of I. this fall.
Five Illinois professors recognized as University Scholars
Five professors at the U. of I. have been named University Scholars in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service.
Illinois announces new endowed chairs
Two U. of I. faculty members have been named as university endowed chairs, an honor awarded to highly distinguished scholars at Illinois.
Wells named 2026 Office Professional of the Year
Sarah Wells, assistant to the executive director of the Prairie Research Institute, was selected as the 2026 Office Professional of the Year at Illinois.
Illinois students awarded Fulbright grants
Seven University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students and recent graduates accepted Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe this year.
Restubog announced as School of Labor and Employment Relations dean
Simon Restubog will be the next dean of the School of Labor and Employment Relations at Illinois. The appointment will take effect Aug. 1.
Reyes Mason named School of Social Work dean
Lisa Reyes Mason will be the next dean of the School of Social Work at Illinois. The appointment takes effect Aug. 1.
New BTN documentary explores U. of I.’s remarkable history of agriculture
A new 30-minute documentary airing on Big Ten Network highlights the university’s rich history of agricultural innovation and discovery.