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Accessibility blocked: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was a pioneer in campus accessibility, and remains one of the most accessible schools in the world. But issues still persist, creating barriers for some disabled students, like Alyx Bibbs, a U of I senior and a wheelchair user.
‘You are not forgotten’ — the C-U community gathers to honor lives lost due to anti-trans violence
A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost due to anti-trans violence was held Wednesday evening at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign. The Transgender
Art meets physics as University of Illinois students mix disciplines in a unique exhibition
Physics and art may appear to be topics unlikely to mesh together, but an exhibition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign says otherwise.
Local hospital and support groups guide parents through child and pregnancy loss
The Shining Light Infant Memorial Service honors the loss of babies and children in east-central Illinois. The annual event has been hosted by Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana every October since 2014.
Meadowbrook Park reopens new playground in Urbana after a summer of construction
PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana is once again full of children and their caretakers.
New virtual reality training aims to help doctors be more aware of their biases
Implicit bias in health care settings can contribute to inequitable treatment — and worsen health disparities. A newly developed virtual reality training series aims to help obstetricians better recognize, understand and address implicit bias toward Black mothers.
U of I project aims to make voice technology more accessible for people with speech impairments
Automatic speech recognition technologies have improved greatly over the last decade. But these advancements often leave people with speech impairments behind.
How is AI transforming education? An upcoming U of I forum will explore the issue
Artificial Intelligence is making an impact on every aspect of life – including education.
Improvising through art: U of I students fuse music and visuals at Krannert Art Museum
Student musicians at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign took their musical improvisations to Krannert Art Museum in a performance about how art can inspire sound.
Danos re-elected as Champaign County auditor, voters reject referendum to eliminate auditor’s office
Democrat incumbent George Danos has won reelection in the Champaign County auditor’s race, defeating Republican challenger Alan Anderson, 54-to-46 with 100% of precincts counted. This year’s ballot also included a referendum to eliminate the elected Champaign County auditor’s office. Voters rejected that proposal 60-to-40.
Voters with Braver Angels promote a message of unity on Election Day in Champaign County
Carol Bosely and Steve Briggs, with Braver Angels East Central Illinois, held a sign that read: “We’re red and blue voters committed to holding America together.”
Students at the University of Illinois reflect on their voting experiences in Champaign-Urbana
The Illinois Student Newsroom at IPM checked in with voters at polling locations on campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.