U of I board to vote on design of new, up-to-date residence hall amid student housing shortage
As enrollment has grown at U of I, the school has scrambled to find enough housing, converting shared spaces like study rooms into temporary dorm rooms.
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Illinois women’s basketball kicks off the season with a 99-28 win against Southern University
No. 23 Fighting Illini women’s basketball (2-0) had no problems dispatching Southern University (0-2) as the team kicked off the official season with a 99-28 win Saturday afternoon.
U of I students rally for survivors, call for stronger sexual violence policy
The rally brought together students calling for both immediate support for survivors and long-term changes to how the university responds to sexual misconduct.
Se presentaron ante la Junta de Educación de Urbana las ideas para la parada de autobús tan esperada en Ivanhoe Estates
Mientras que la mayoría de los alumnos del Distrito 116 de Urbana acuden a un colegio cercano a su barrio, los alumnos de Yankee Ridge tienen que coger el autobús desde el otro extremo de la ciudad.
This U of I environmental scientist hopes his research will help promote sustainable farming practices
Kaiyu Guan uses satellite sensing data, mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence to measure plant growth. He’s one of 20 MacArthur Fellows who will receive $800,000 over the next five years to help fund their research.
Businessman Larry Gies to become U of I’s largest donor after pledging $100 million towards business college
The new pledge is in addition to Gies’ $150 million donation to the business school in 2017 and a $100 million donation to the athletics department in 2025.
At the U of I’s Asian American Cultural Center, a traditional Indian art form gets its first showcase
Kuhu Shukla’s exhibition, “Not Mine Only Held,” uses Warli’s geometric patterns to explore emotion, belonging and culture. It’s on view at the Asian American Cultural Center through Dec. 11.
Woman dies after being found ‘lying on the ground in distress’ on U of I campus, no foul play suspected
The woman was then taken to a local hospital, where she later died. Police said there was no foul play involved, and there is no ongoing threat to the campus community at this time.
America @ 250: Philosopher Kevin Scharp says that in the age of AI there are no questions, only requests
University of Illinois philosophy professor Kevin Scharp studies artificial intelligence. He thinks America—and humanity—is at an unprecedented crossroads in our relationship with AI, and says the most consequential decisions have already been made.
100 years of Huff Hall history preserved in new time capsule
On Tuesday, the University of Illinois dedicated a new time capsule to be placed in the cornerstone of Huff Hall in Champaign, where it will remain until 2126.
Body found near Alma Mater statue on campus ID’d, ‘no signs of foul play’
University police said in a statement that the deceased person is Alex C. Rodriguez, 29 and that he was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
‘The people united will never be defeated’: Protesters voice concerns about data center impacts on environment
Protesters condemned the construction of future data centers, arguing they produce more harm than good.
University of Illinois classes begin ‘with great energy’
Classes began Monday at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
This group of Philo students are sharing their love for Ukraine at the Illinois State Fair
Two sisters and their friend won an award at the Champaign County Fair for their presentation on Ukrainian culture.
A new heritage trail aims to honor Champaign-Urbana’s Asian community
In Champaign County, 12.5% of the population identifies as Asian.