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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Union Hall looks over the Main Quad on Oct. 29, 2020. The University shares in a mass email that they are working on identifying all human remains that were found on campus.

UI affirms respectful treatment of human remains on campus, audits existing records

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief • July 23, 2021
Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions at a news conference on March 26, 2021.

Illinois lawmakers approve state budget, maintain UI funding

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief • June 2, 2021
A photograph of the Main Quad is taken from a drone on May 23, 2020. The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a renovation project for Altgeld Hall and Illini Hall.

Board of Trustees approve new projects, lower student health insurance costs

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor • May 20, 2021
Bill Bernhard, the vice provost for academic affairs speaks to faculty members over Zoom on Tuesday. The American Association of University Professors Chapter at the University shared a report regarding how governance practices need to be more straightforward.

Report finds weaknesses in UI’s shared governance practices

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2021
A Carle pharmacist writes the date on Moderna vaccine labels at the Church of the Living God on Feb. 20. The University will begin to waive Covid-19 testing for vaccinated individuals starting in the fall.

UI to waive COVID-19 testing for vaccinated individuals

By Alex Chang, Staff Writer • April 30, 2021
A group of protestors hold a sign reading “George Floyd’s Life Mattered” in downtown Chicago on May 30. The University recently sent a Massmail to students after Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder calling for the public to take action against systemic racism.

University addresses George Floyd trial outcome

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • April 21, 2021
A concept drawing of the Main Library after renovation is shown above. University faculty is concerned for new construction at the Main Library due to disruptions caused by the pandemic

UI library renovations move forward despite faculty concerns

By Willie Cui, Assistant Daytime News Editor • April 21, 2021
The Central Illinois Mosque & Islamic Center sits quietly at 106 S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana on Saturday. The University is providing nasal swabs for individuals who partake in Ramadan in case fasting causes difficulties in saliva production.

University provides nasal swab testing alternative for Ramadan observers

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor • April 12, 2021
The OSF Healthcare Heart of Mary Medical Center sits quietly at 1400 W. Park St. in Urbana on Saturday. The University is participating in a study to examine the effectiveness of vaccines and the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

University participates in national COVID-19 vaccination study

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
Andy Borst presents information about University applicants during the Admissions Subcommittee of the Academic Senate meeting. For the next two admissions cycles, students will have the option of submitting their test scores.

University extends test-optional policy for next two admissions cycles

By Alexandra Gergova, Staff Writer • April 8, 2021
Professor Peter Abbamonte adjusts his video camera for students who choose to attend class online on Nov. 2. The University is planning on introducing more in-person classes for the fall of 2021.

University plans for fall 2021, includes more in-person events

By Payal Rathore, Staff Writer • April 6, 2021
University extends eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to all faculty, staff, students

University extends eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to all faculty, staff, students

By Alexandra Gergova, Staff Writer • April 5, 2021
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