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What is the future of the Biodiversity Heritage Library?
Kelli Trei of the University Library was the transition director of the Biodiversity Heritage Library, the world’s largest digital library dedicated to biodiversity literature.
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.
Exploring veterinary medicine, one busload at a time
50 high school students from Chicago’s Little Village visit VetMed.
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.
2026 spring semester graduates, Dean’s List and Bronze Tablet honorees named
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announces graduates, Dean’s List and Bronze Tablet honorees for the 2026 spring semester.
U. of I. food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals
Food science College Bowl team clinches its first national title with the largest margin ever in the competition’s finals
How might the New World screwworm affect dogs and cats?
Dogs, cats and other animals are susceptible to the New World screwworm, says Dr. Clarissa Pimental de Souza, a professor of veterinary clinical medicine at the U. of I.
Lois rocks the Quad
Campus News Bureau physical sciences editor Lois Yoksoulian leads a tour exploring the unique geology of the U. of I. Quad.
How does the film ‘The Odyssey’ compare with Homer’s epic poem?
Classics professor Eduardo García-Molina discusses how “The Odyssey” film compares with Homer’s epic poem and the story’s relevance today.
Illinois-Led Team Selected for DOE Genesis Mission Award
A team led by Huimin Zhao received a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission to develop the world’s first foundation models specifically designed for metabolic engineering.
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.