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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 […]
Illinois program supporting academic couples ranks high nationally
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was recently ranked second in the nation as a partner-friendly institution on the Partner Hire Scorecard — an online, research-based ranking of universities that provide support for academic couples in the job search process. Illinois’ Dual Career Program, which provides job search assistance for partners of tenure-system faculty […]
Illinois student awarded Beinecke Scholarship
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Justin Wytmar, who recently completed his junior year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is among 20 students nationally who were awarded the Beinecke Scholarship. The Beinecke award supports graduate study in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Illinois is one of 135 colleges and universities annually invited to nominate one junior […]
Pinholster named new dean of College of Fine and Applied Arts
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following a national search, Jacob Pinholster has been selected as dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, effective Sept. 16, pending University of Illinois Board of Trustees approval. Pinholster’s title will be dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts designate until board approval. Pinholster is executive dean for enterprise […]
Awards recognize excellence in public engagement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Individuals and teams from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who have made a visible impact on society were recently recognized with 2024 Campus Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement. Faculty and staff members, students and community members who engage the public to address critical civic and community issues on local, state, national […]
Flessner named Office Professional of the Year 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Debra Flessner was selected as the Office Professional of the Year 2024 by the Illinois Administrative Professionals organization at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Flessner, the office administrator for System Offices Shared Services, was presented with the award during the organization’s membership meeting on April 17. This is the 32nd year […]
Illinois student awarded Boren funding for overseas language study
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign undergraduate student Di Lan Johnson was one of 215 students nationally to receive the Boren Award to study abroad in Taiwan during the 2024-25 academic year. David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are funded by the National Security Education Program, a federal initiative designed to increase U.S. expertise in languages and […]
Three Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of a scientist’s highest professional honors. Physics professor Chen-Yu Liu, biochemistry professor emeritus Steve Sligar and chemistry professor emeritus Ken Suslick are among 120 newly elected U.S. members and 24 international members in recognition of their […]