Since the inception of the Investment for Growth Program, Illinois has invested more than $16 million into 31 projects that aim to deliver on our academic missions and generate revenue. Once per year, the campus seeks proposals from colleges and institutes that include details on funding models, demand and potential impact. The proposals are then… Continue Reading
Illinois veterinary oncologist Dr. Timothy Fan and chemistry professor Paul Hergenrother are testing the safety of a new drug, PAC-1, to help treat patients with late-stage cancer. The compound showed promising results by reducing the size of cancerous tumors in sick pet dogs. According to Hergenrother, nearly 95 percent of cancer drugs tested in humans fail…. Continue Reading
The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and the Environment (iSEE) at Illinois leads an interdisciplinary approach to tackle the world’s pressing sustainability, energy and environmental needs of today and tomorrow. With a three-pronged focus on research, campus sustainability and outreach, iSEE is purposed to find solutions for the ever-growing demands of an increasing population without compromising… Continue Reading
With the biggest applicant pool yet, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s freshman class contains record numbers of students from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation college students—as well as representing a 10-year high of Illinois residents. Among the 10 biggest freshman classes in the country, the newest Illini include 22.2 percent who come from underrepresented backgrounds… Continue Reading
The ambitious dream to establish a new kind of medical school at Illinois is now a reality. In July 2018, Illinois welcomed 32 diverse and exceptionally accomplished students to chart a new path for reinventing healthcare. The first class represents an impressive array of experiences and backgrounds. Twenty-two out of the 32 students have undergraduate… Continue Reading
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded $7,200,000 to IPRH at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to fund interdisciplinary collaboration in the humanities across fifteen research universities located in the Midwest since 2014. By leveraging strengths in the humanities across these distinctive campus ecosystems, the consortium, titled Humanities Without Walls (HWW), aims to create… Continue Reading
An unprecedented $150 million gift from a distinguished alumnus is leaving a transformative impact on current and future business students at Illinois. For more than 100 years, the College of Business has delivered on the promise of innovation in business education. With the help of one of the largest gifts to any business school in… Continue Reading
Embodying the institutional commitment to world-class education and discovery, the new Siebel Center for Design will channel talents to develop expertise, passion and creativity toward grand challenges. Fostered by transdisciplinary education and problem solving, students across campus will explore ideas and master skills through action. “Our vision for this design center and our vision for… Continue Reading
A collaboration with Microsoft, Illinois is continuing its dedication to students with the Accessibility Lighthouse Program. The pipeline program supports the growth and development of students with autism, building a clear path for students to pursue STEM careers so they are prepared for the workforce after graduation. The $200,000 investment from Microsoft will help transform… Continue Reading
The Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) research project aims to equip farmers with higher-yielding crops to ensure that everyone has enough food to lead a healthy, productive life. RIPE is improving photosynthesis, the complex 170-step process in which plants convert light and carbon dioxide into the sugars that fuel growth and produce higher yields. RIPE… Continue Reading