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Five Illinois faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest honorary societies in the United States. Nancy M. Amato, Rashid Bashir, Alison Bell, Charles Gammie and Paul Selvin are among the 250 inductees for 2024. Founded in 1780, the academy recognizes scientists, artists, scholars and leaders […]
Seven Illinois professors elected AAAS Fellows
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Seven University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors have been elected 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among the 502 scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by the world’s largest general scientific society. The new U. of I. fellows are computer science […]
Sixteen employees honored with Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Sixteen academic professionals and civil service staff members have received the Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award recognizing exceptional performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A CSEA committee recommends finalists, who are approved by Chancellor Robert Jones. Each awardee receives $1,500 and a commemorative award. Two staff members received awards in each of […]
Four Illinois students receive Critical Language Scholarships
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Four University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students were awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study foreign languages this summer. Shireen Aydogan, Xavier Davenport, Karel Pene and Sylvia Techmanski received full scholarships to spend 8-10 weeks abroad studying one of 14 critical languages. The program is part of an initiative to expand the […]
Illini Success report spotlights postgraduation outcomes, rising starting salaries for recent Illinois graduates
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Recent graduates from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign landed postgraduation opportunities at high rates and with increased starting salaries, according to data compiled in the annual Illini Success report released today. This year’s Illini Success report highlights students who completed undergraduate degrees in August 2022, December 2022 and May 2023. It captures the number […]
Five Illinois students honored with Goldwater scholarships
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois students Sylvia E, Daniel Feng, Alice Gao, Amelia Korveziroska and Riley Trendler were awarded Barry M. Goldwater scholarships for their potential to contribute to the advancement of research in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress […]
August, December 2023 graduates and Dean’s List honorees announced
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced Dean’s List honorees and graduates for the fall semester 2023, and the graduates for August 2023. The Dean’s List in December was composed of 9,015 students. Dean’s List eligibility is limited to the top 20% of a student’s college class or curriculum. To be eligible for the Dean’s […]
Illinois among top producers of Fulbright US Student awards
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the top university and college producers of Fulbright student grant recipients in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which announced the 2023-24 awards. “It is a great point of pride for us to be recognized […]
New Illinois initiative to embed arts into all aspects of university
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign initiative seeks to amplify and integrate the arts and creative practices throughout the campus. The initiative is being led by Cynthia Oliver, who was named the special advisor to the chancellor for arts integration at the start of this academic year. Oliver is a dance professor […]
Two Illinois faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty members from The Grainger College of Engineering have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. The new members are Kiruba Haran, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and the Grainger Endowed Director’s Chair in Electric Machinery and Electromechanics, and Taher Saif, the Edward William and Jane Marr […]
Eight Illinois scientists rank among world’s most influential
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eight researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named to the 2023 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list. 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. The highly […]
Board to consider extension for Athletics Director Whitman through 2031
At its November 16 meeting, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees will consider a three-year contract extension for U. of I. athletics director Josh Whitman. The new eight-year contract keeps Whitman as leader of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics through at least June 30, 2031. “Josh Whitman will be the third-longest serving athletic director […]