Tag: Charles Isbell

Someone wears a blue and orange Kingfisher outfit and stands with their arms out in front of the Illini Union.

Student group hopes to make belted kingfisher U of I’s official mascot

Students have been pushing since 2019 for the blue and orange bird to be U of I’s official mascot.

Faculty at U of I urge administrators to reject Trump higher education compact

The school’s University Senate voted Monday to urge administrators to keep the school out of the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.

Chancellor Charles Isbell responds to interview questions in an armchair in his office. He is wearing tweed orange suit jacket with a blue button up underneath.

As University of Illinois classes start, Champaign-Urbana chancellor talks about federal funding cuts and his new office decor

Charles Isbell is still getting to know the community, but he’s also preparing for possible attacks from the federal government.

Next U of I chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies and comic books

University of Illinois Chancellor Designate Charles Isbell holds a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. His research focuses on artificial intelligence.