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Alumnus recognized as top global thinker
Alaa al-Aswany, MS ’85 DENT, of Cairo, Egypt, was ranked No. 1 in Foreign Policy magazine’s “100 Top Global Thinkers of 2011.”
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2012 UIAA Alumni Achievement Award
Shahid Khan ’71 ENG is honored for his world-class entrepreneurial acumen and the visionary philanthropy which has created professorships, buildings and numerous research pathways on the University of Illinois campus.
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2012 UIAA Alumni Achievement Award
Bradley Oltmanns ’79 BUS is honored for his contributions to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the world’s leading professional services network for assurance, tax and advisory needs.
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2012 UIAA Distinguished Service Award
Paul Koch ’66 ENG, MS ’68 ENG, is honored for his exemplary commitment to the students, faculty and alumni of the University of Illinois.
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2012 UIAA Alumni Humanitarian Award
A. Mark Neuman ’85 LAS is honored for his outstanding contributions to the promotion of international trade and investment in Africa, where his work has proved instrumental in lifting multitudes of people out of poverty.
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University of Illinois commencement 2012
Scenes from commencement weekend at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign on May 12-13.
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Illinois Alumnus Competes for Food Network Star title
Let’s cheer on Illinois ACES graduate Judson Todd Allen, one of 15 finalists appearing in season eight of the popular TV show “Food Network Star.” “I’m going in with a warrior mentality,” said Allen, who owns Healthy Cuisine LLC in Chicago.
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Ilesanmi 'Ade' Adesida named new Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
The University of Illinois has chosen a noted nanotechnology scholar as its next provost.
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UI College of Law launches new program
The University of Illinois College of law will be launching a new program this summer at the Illini Center on Chicago’s Wacker Drive.
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Peter Schiffer is the next UI vice chancellor for research
A physicist and administrator from Pennsylvania State University will be the next vice chancellor for research at the University of Illinois' Urbana campus, pending approval from UI trustees.
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UI Day at the Capitol: Alumni and Student Advocacy In Action
Catch up on an exciting day when over 200 alumni and students, including President-Designate Robert Easter, traveled to Springfield to lobby legislators on behalf of the University of Illinois. MAP Scholarship grants and the UI funding were chief topics
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Illinois Wins Men's Gymnastics National Title
Illinois comes from 2 points down to win in final rotation. Senior Paul Ruggeri and freshman C.J. Maestas won individual titles as well. Check out the coverage courtesy of fightingillini.com
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UIC names interim director of infectious diseases program
Dr. Richard Novak, 58, has been named interim director of the infectious diseases section at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
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Pardie named UIS provost
Lynn Pardie, who has been interim provost at the University of Illinois Springfield since January 2011 has been selected from among more than 70 candidates across the U.S. to hold the position permanently.
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1951 National Champions to be Honored at Spring Game
Last Undefeated Team Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Season
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Dr. Luisa DiPietro Appointed to University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Dr. Luisa DiPietro has been appointed the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry’s first Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. She began this new leadership role in a visiting appointment pending the approval of the University of Ill
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Ford, Walker Join Fighting Illini Staff
Duo comes to Illinois after assisting Groce at Ohio
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Six Illini Greats Set to Return to Sidelines at Memorial Stadium as honorary coaches
Honorary coaches for the blue team will be Jeff George, Mike Holmes and Brit Miller, while Doug Dieken, Dana Howard and Tim McCarthy will patrol the sidelines for the orange team.
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Vote for U of I video in best climate leadership work among colleges and universities!
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is proud to be a finalist in the Climate Leadership Awards, which recognize some of the best climate leadership work being done by colleges and universities across the country.
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U. of I. psychology professor receives APA distinguished scientist award
Ed Diener, the Joseph R. Smiley Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois, is a 2012 recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award.
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John Groce Named Illinois Men's Basketball Coach
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced Thursday that John Groce has been named the 17th Fighting Illini men's basketball coach.
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Illinois Hires Matt Bollant as Women’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Mike Thomas has announced the hiring of Matt Bollant as the new head women’s basketball coach at the University of Illinois.
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Three honored as ‘Chicago Illini of the Year’
Chicago is home to our biggest alumni base, with more than 130,000 U of I graduates.
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The College of Law suffers significant decrease in ranking
The College of Law dropped 12 spots to No. 35 in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of the best law schools.
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U of I endowment growth outpaces peers'
The University of Illinois' endowment had the best performance of any major school in the state over the past three years.
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UIS hires new volleyball coach
New University of Illinois Springfield volleyball coach Noelle Rooke spent the previous eight seasons as the head coach at NCAA Division I Mercer.
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San Diego Illini Club honors Outstanding Alumni Award recipient.
Illinois Volleyball Coach, Kevin Hambly will be the guest speaker.
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2011-12 Illinois Latina/Latino Alumni Association Book Scholarship recipients announced
Congratulations to Martin Musuruana and Isael Huipio.
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Weber Removed as Head Basketball Coach at Illinois
The University of Illinois announced today that men’s basketball coach Bruce Weber has been released from his duties after nine years as head coach.
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Message from UI President Michael Hogan
This week, I had a long and productive meeting with our Board of Trustees to examine my role in the breakdown of the shared governance system that is so critical in guiding our great University.
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News analyst, best-selling author Cokie Roberts to speak at commencement
Cokie Roberts, a political commentator for ABC News, will deliver the commencement address at both campuswide ceremonies at the University of Illinois on May 13 at Assembly Hall.
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Jonathan Greenspahn to receive UIAA's Loyalty Award at "Celebrating the CBA"
Mr. Greenspahn is a Founder and Principal of Green Bear Capital, a Real Estate Investment Bank.
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Fighting Illini and White Sox Form Partnership
Illinois, White Sox to Provide Fans with Cross-Promotional Offers
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Kennedy defends Hogan in reply to faculty
Answering faculty calls for change, University of Illinois Board of Trustees Chairman Christopher Kennedy expressed his support for Michael Hogan, saying the embattled president has been instrumental in building a strong administrative team at the UI.
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Dean Rusch of College of Medicine honored
Dr. Sara Rusch, dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, has been named Woman of the Year by the university's Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women.
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Wired-In
Mary Dillon is no stranger to executive row. She’s headed global marketing for McDonald’s and been president of Quaker Oats. Now U.S. Cellular has tapped her as president and CEO to strengthen its brand loyalty in the wireless market.
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Spurlock: 100 years of 40,000 artifacts
With seven galleries featuring artifacts from all over the world, the Spurlock Museum is full of thousands of pieces of inspiration.
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Alma Mater statue to be taken off campus for repairs, cleaning
The University’s Alma Mater statue will be moved off campus for potentially up to a year.
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Illinois extends volleyball coach Kevin Hambly's contract through 2016 season
Illinois head volleyball coach Kevin Hambly and the University of Illinois have agreed to a contract extension that keeps Volleyball Magazine's National Coach of the Year in Champaign through January 31, 2017.
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Center planned for wounded veterans at UI
Plans for a $12 million Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education were announced Thursday by Gov. Pat Quinn and University of Illinois officials.
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Driscoll named Lincoln Laureate
Legendary wheelchair athlete and University of Illinois alumna Jean Driscoll will join the elite group of Illinois residents to receive the state's highest honor.
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James Coleman elected to National Academy of Engineering
Illinois Alumnus and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Coleman receives the highest professional honor for engineers.
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Prosthetic arm project expanding
A University of Illinois student-led effort to develop a low-cost prosthetic arm for people in developing countries has expanded to different parts of the world.
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Alumna named executive director of the World Food Program
Ertharin Cousin, '79 LAS, scheduled to become director in April 2012.
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University of Illinois Hosts First International Agronomy Day
Agriculturists around the world are invited to engage in a global food production discussion during the first International Agronomy Day at the University of Illinois on August 27.
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Kennedy: Hogan will respond to faculty concerns
Saying he wants to ease faculty tensions over enrollment management reforms, Board of Trustees Chairman Christopher Kennedy is promising' top professors that a detailed report and formal response from President Michael Hogan is on its way.
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Stalled ‘Hubble Telescope of Supercomputers’ Resumes Construction
A football-field-size computer room at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been sitting nearly empty for months, waiting for parts, in a stalled effort to build what researchers are calling the “Hubble telescope of supercomputers.”
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UIS Professor who leaked emails quits senate post
A Springfield professor who shared emails from other faculty leaders with the University of Illinois president's chief of staff has resigned from the campus senate amid a vote of no confidence by her peers.
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Illinois Announces Seventh-Annual Signing Day Coverage
Get Behind-the-Scenes Access as Coach Beckman and Staff Sign their First Class at Illinois
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Alumni to be honored at 15th Chicago Illini of the Year Awards
You’re invited to join fellow alumni at the 15th annual Chicago Illini of the Year reception and dinner honoring the best of Chicago and the University of Illinois.
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Hogan apologizes to faculty for email scandal
University of Illinois President Michael Hogan told campus leaders Monday that he was sorry about the recent scandal involving anonymous emails sent to faculty members from his former chief of staff and he accepted responsibility for what happened.
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University of Illinois awarded federal funds for transportation center
A consortium headed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign won a $3.5-million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a rail transportation and engineering research center.
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UI plans to raise scholarships, qualifications for President's Award Program
In order to improve diversity on its three campuses, the University of Illinois plans to increase the amount of scholarship money available for "underrepresented" students as well as the qualifications for those applying for such awards.
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UI selected as site for AMD's first Fusion Center of Innovation
Advanced Micro Devices has chosen the University of Illinois to be the site of the company's first AMD Fusion Center of Innovation.
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Particle-free silver ink prints small, high-performance electronics
University of Illinois materials scientists have developed a new reactive silver ink for printing high-performance electronics on ubiquitous, low-cost materials such as flexible plastic, paper or fabric substrates.
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Anonymous U. of I. emails came from chief of staff's computer
Two anonymous emails sent to a University faculty group were written on and sent from the computer belonging to the university president’s former chief of staff while it was in her possession, according to a report issued today by the U. of I.
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Illinois honors Lou Henson with banner
The University of Illinois raised a banner in Assembly Hall honoring former basketball coach Lou Henson on his 80th birthday. The Illini men added their own salute with a 79-74 upset win over #5 Ohio State, Brandon Paul scoring a record 43 points.
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Magazine gives two UIS online grad programs high marks
A first-time survey of national online programs by U.S. News & World Report gives high marks to the University of Illinois Springfield’s online graduate degree programs in computer science and management information systems.
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Illinois supercomputing center gets LEED Gold
Facility built to support Blue Waters supercomputer
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UI Foundation president to step down
The head of the University of Illinois Foundation announced this morning he will step down as president at the end of the year.
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UI College of Dentistry Earns National Education Award
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry was selected to receive the 2012 William J. Gies Award by the American Dental Education Association for its innovative clinical curriculum.
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UIC College of Dentistry Announces Largest Gift Ever
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry has announced the largest-ever gift in the history of the college which enables the creation of a state-of-the-art integrated clinical technology center for education and research.
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The Chicago Diabetes Project: Global Collaboration For A Functional Cure
Coordinated by Dr. Jose Oberholzer of the College of Medicine at UIC, Chicago Diabetes Project leaders strongly believe that the scientific community is closer than ever to a cure.
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University of Illinois Springfield is one of the top college values in the country
A recent survey recognizing University of Illinois Springfield as one of the top college values in the country could sway students to UIS, says chancellor Susan Koch.
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Bank of America Program Termination
On December 31, 2009, the MasterCard and American Express affinity and sponsorship agreements among the University of Illinois Alumni Association and the University of Illinois and Bank of America expired without renewal.
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Enter the Dragon
Dating back more than a century, the connection between the University of Illinois and China continues to deepen and grow.
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Illini End Season on High Note with 20-14 Win over UCLA
Illinois claims a consecutive bowl win for first time in school history by winning the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl
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Illinois Connection Works to Blunt Budget Cuts
Alumni advocates urged to lobby legislators on research, scholarship programs
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Illinois schools snare most R&D investment in the Midwest
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the state's top research institution, ranking 27th nationally with $564 million in research funding in 2009.
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Tim Beckman Chosen to Lead Illini Football
Becomes 23rd Head Coach in Illinois History
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Illinois Connection Advocates Play Role in Passage of $15.8 Million Appropriation
Thanks, in part, to the efforts of Illinois Connection advocates, the Illinois General Assembly approved full funding for the state’s scientific surveys housed at the U of I, allowing the Prairie Research Institute to continue operating.
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Watch the new Ebertfest documentary
This documentary is a 12-minute retrospective of the 13th annual festival which took place from April 27th to May 1st, 2011.
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UIC grad launches latest incubator for startups
UIC Alumnus Alexander Goldstein launches Catapult, a new incubator for nurturing and developing new businesses and entrepreneurship in the Chicago area.
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University of Illinois 2nd in Nation in International Students
According to the Open Doors reports, Illinois is home to 7, 991 international students, second only to Southern California in the nation and #1 for all institutions in the State of Illinois.
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IBM Replacement Found for New Bluewaters Supercomputer
The University of Illinois says Seattle-based Cray Inc. will take over construction of the stalled $300 million Blue Waters supercomputer project, three months after IBM pulled out citing cost and technical concerns.
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UPDATE: University law school admissions dean resigns
The UI Ethics Office reviewed possible inaccuracies in student profile data concerning the incoming College of Law class of 2014. UPDATE: Investigation found dean manipulated the class profile in six of the last seven years.
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Alumni Award Winner on the Changes in His Native Eqypt
Egyptian author, dentist and UI Alumni Achievement winner Alaa al Aswany talks about the changes taking place in his native land following the revolution earlier this year. Watch this PBS News Hour interview.
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UI professor being inducted to hall that includes Edison, Wright brothers
Nick Holonyak Jr., UI Alumnus and a renowned innovator of semiconductor devices, has joined the elite ranks of scientists and inventors inducted into the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame.
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UIC College of Pharmacy to Develop Programs to Improve Patient Safety
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy has received a $4.25 million federal grant to develop programs for safer medication use.
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Alumni Gather in Beijing with Governor, UIAA President
The University of Illinois Alumni Association
President and CEO Loren R. Taylor
joined 80 University alumni at a luncheon in Beijing, China for alumni and friends to meet Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn
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Pell Grants supported by letter campaign to Congress
Students across campus are being encouraged to write to their member of Congress in concern over proposals to restrict access to student need-based grants.
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Marching Illini named one of 10 Best College Marching Bands of All Time
The bands that stray from the traditional path and develop their own signature style are the most memorable and entertaining groups to watch.
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Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on University of Illinois Electrical and Computer Engineering Building
$95 Million Illinois Jobs Now! Project Will Create More Than 620 Jobs; Energy-Efficient Facility Will Help Develop New Technologies
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UIC Awarded $14 Million to Study Tobacco Pricing and Media
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received $14.2 million from the National Cancer Institute to study how mass media and tax and pricing affects tobacco use and behavior.
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Not Since 1951: Highlights of the 5-0 Illini Football Start
Illini Football Fans, check out this exciting music video highlighting the football team’s 5-0 start as experienced by the fans.
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UIS professor to receive national award
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has been chosen to receive a national Excellence in Online Teaching award from the Sloan Consortium, a group made up of fellow online educators.
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Alumni Blog: Powerful UI memories are a taste away sometimes
llinois Alumnus, Retired Navy Commander, and now "emeritus" Vice-President of UIAA Membership, Joe Rank relives a momentous time in campus history while enjoying a beverage popular even today with more recent alumni classes.
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Illinois Connection growing in size, influence
UIAA and the Urbana campus hosted the annual meeting of Illinois Connection, a grassroots advocacy network of alumni, students, faculty and supporters that was founded in 1993 to lobby for state and federal support.
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Illinois volleyball ranked No. 1 in the nation
Illinois sits atop AVCA Coaches poll for first time in school history
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Downstate Innocence Project gets federal grant
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Downstate Innocence Project has been awarded another federal grant to help investigate cases where people might have been unjustly convicted of crimes.
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$3.3 Million Grant Expands UIC Disabilities Training Program
The grant will be used to expand UIC’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities, or LEND, program.
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UIS Top Regional Public University in Illinois, 4th in Midwest
U.S. News & World Report magazine has ranked the University of Illinois Springfield as the top regional public university in the state of Illinois and the fourth best public university in that category in the entire Midwest.
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2011 Solar Decathlon: Re_Home
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign returns to the Solar Decathlon with a smart, sustainable residence designed for rapid deployment to families left homeless after natural disasters.
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UI faculty named University Scholars
Six Urbana campus faculty members have been recognized as University Scholars.
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Alumni Blog: Hard Times and What the Past Tells Us
Illinois Alumnus, Retired Navy Commander, and now "emeritus" Vice-President of UIAA Membership, Joe Rank looks back into the University's past to find that what happened before has happened again as Illinois deals with hard economic times.
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New ECE building project moves forward with release of state funds
Leaders of the University and the College of Engineering noted Electrical and Computer Engineering's distinguished history and look forward to the innovations that will stem from the new building.
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Suze Orman's Top 5 Money Tips for 2011
UI alumna Suze Orman (B.A. '76 Social Work) on taking control of your money and the higher value of using credit cards issued by credit unions: "Everyone should have a credit card at a credit union."
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Illinois in Top Ten of SmartMoney List
Which colleges are really worth it for their alumni? Colleges where loan debt doesn't exceed earning potential, colleges that promise a healthy median mid-career pay. Illinois ranks 5th among public schools in the latest SmartMoney list
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Beyond Facebook
The new University of Illinois Alumni Network allows alumni to seamlessly network, access the Career Center, establish online clubs and a whole lot more.
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Gov. Quinn moves to abolish controversial legislative scholarships
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn eliminates the Legislative Scholarship Program that recently came under federal investigation for alleged use as political patronage. The University funded the scholarships from its own budget.
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Dr. Phyllis Wise named new UI Vice President and Urbana Chancellor
Phyllis Wise, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president at the University of Washington, has been selected to serve as the next Vice President of the University of Illinois and Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.
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Universities must act to end economic slump, Kennedy says
Christopher Kennedy, chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, speaks at the UIC Forum April 14. “I know what it takes to get companies to move here, and to get them to expand. It’s easier to grow a company here than to import one."
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Professor Stephen Boppart earns $5 million federal grant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign bioengineering professor Stephen Boppart helps to advance imaging for primary care physicians.
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Noted Biologist, Administrator Named Provost
Plant biologist Lon Kaufman, a long-time faculty member of the University of Illinois at Chicago who rose through the ranks as department head, dean, and vice provost, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UIC.
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UIAA seeking nominations for campus-wide honors
The University of Illinois Alumni Association and the University annually honor alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves in a variety of arenas.
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Major victory achieved for the University and Alumni Association
Thanks to the efforts of thousands of alumni and friends in the University of Illinois Alumni Association’s Illinois Connection program, our advocacy campaign to support U of I funding was a success.
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University of Illinois launches scholarship initiative
Campaign seeks $100 million to promote student access
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