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Urbana-Champaign COVID-19 message to students, faculty members, staff
The message below was distributed Wednesday evening to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students, faculty members and staff. Dear Members of the University Community, You received a message earlier this evening from the University System announcing that after spring break, we will be moving to alternative course delivery. We know you have many questions, and […]
Using technology during mealtime may decrease food intake, study finds
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Being distracted by technology during mealtime may decrease the amount of food a person eats, nutrition scientists suggest in a new study. When 119 young adults consumed a meal while playing a simple computer game for 15 minutes, they ate significantly less than when they ate the same meal without distractions, said […]
U of I cancels international spring break programs, domestic programs requiring air travel
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In light of continuing COVID-19 risks, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is canceling all university-sponsored international spring break programs and all university-sponsored domestic student spring break programs that require air travel. University-sponsored programs are those that are affiliated with a course, financially supported by the university or chaperoned by university faculty […]
Illini Success report shows Illinois graduates succeeding in job placement, starting salaries
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Recent graduates from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found jobs, enrolled in graduate school or began a volunteer program at record rates, according to the 2018-19 Illini Success annual report released today. The report found that 93% of 2019 graduates secured a “first destination” – defined as a job (58%), enrollment […]
Coronavirus message sent today to faculty members, staff, students
The message below was distributed today by email. Dear Faculty Members, Staff and Students: With the continued uncertainty caused by the rapidly changing novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation globally and nationally, below are several important updates that affect our university community. We want to share four recent developments, as well as additional information about […]
U of I student diagnosed with bacterial meningitis
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been diagnosed with a case of bacterial meningitis, as confirmed by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. The student, a resident of off-campus housing, has been isolated at an area hospital for treatment, and authorities have identified, contacted and treated anyone who may […]
Historic Latinx murals return to campus Feb. 21
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Murals removed for restoration from the former home of the department of Latina/Latino studies and La Casa Cultural Latina at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be reintroduced to the university and the local community in a pair of events Feb. 21. A viewing will take place at the Illini Union’s […]
Trio honored Feb. 24 for investigation of Zhang case
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones will honor three Division of Public Safety employees Feb. 24 with the Chancellor’s Medallion for their investigation of the June 2017 disappearance of visiting scholar Yingying Zhang. In addition to many other personnel involved in the investigation, Jones said, the actions and dedication […]
Survey measured student experiences of sexual misconduct, university’s response
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A 2019 survey of more than 2,000 students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provided data on experiences of sexual misconduct and the university’s response to those incidents, building upon the information collected in similar surveys in 2015 and 2017. “The University of Illinois is working to combat sexual misconduct on […]
Paper: Historical roots of birthright citizenship traced to demand for workers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new paper from a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign expert who studies immigration law and labor issues argues that the birthright citizenship principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution emerged from the Colonial-era adoption of permissive citizenship policies to gain a competitive labor advantage with foreigners and their U.S.-born children. Birthright citizenship, […]
Jill Ellis, coach with most wins in U.S. soccer history, named 2020 commencement speaker
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jill Ellis, who won back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Cups as coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, will serve as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s commencement speaker Saturday, May 16, at 9:30 a.m. in Memorial Stadium. Ellis was the head coach of the national soccer team for five years, from 2014-19. […]
Study: Tasting no-calorie sweetener may affect insulin response on glucose tolerance test
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Artificial sweeteners such as sucralose provide the seductive taste of sweetness without the calories contained in sugar – a seeming win-win for people who need to control their blood sugar and insulin levels or weight. However, simply tasting or consuming sucralose may affect blood glucose and insulin levels on glucose tolerance tests, […]