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An Asian American Cultural Center sign hangs above the kitchen inside the AACC along with Lunar New Year decorations on Feb. 25. The Illinois Student Council and the University’s cultural centers will host a Crossroads of Culture event to celebrate diversity on campus.

ISC, cultural centers to highlight diversity through Crossroads of Culture event

By Kayla Hutton and Jahzara Norris • Mar 25, 2026

3 UI faculty receive Sloan Foundation Fellowship

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2026

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New vice chancellor of advancement discusses role

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2026

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Students balance books, babies at the Main Library

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2026

Illini Art and Business Collective professionalizes creativity

By Qyler Bowie, Staff Writer • Mar 22, 2026

Campus apartments become foster homes for shelter animals

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Mar 19, 2026

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Illinois meets in the pitcher’s circle on March 13 at its first home game of the season against Iowa.

Midseason struggles continue for Illini as team drops 12th straight

By Ethan Mesich-Fiems, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2026

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Courtney M. Cox discusses ‘Double Crossover,’ challenges in women’s sports

By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2026

Guest lecture examines gaps in mental health care

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Gallery | No. 3 Illinois advances to Sweet 16 after 2 NCAA tournament wins in Greenville
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Students dive into personal style and gender expression
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At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.

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Professors Jacob Covey (left), Wei Qin (middle) and Benjamin Castle (right) were awarded the Sloan Foundation Fellowship for their excellence in research. The award is given annually to early-career scientists nationwide.

3 UI faculty receive Sloan Foundation Fellowship

By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2026

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By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Mar 24, 2026
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The Jupiter String Quartet performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 12. The program featured Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33, No. 3, "The Bird"; Alberto Ginastera’s String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20; and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1, "Razumovsky."The Jupiter String Quartet performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 12. The program featured Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33, No. 3, "The Bird"; Alberto Ginastera’s String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20; and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1, "Razumovsky."

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By Elizabeth Bichkoff, Staff Writer

Mar 15, 2026

Gallery Art Bar in Urbana hosts the Illini 4000's portrait gallery that showcases a window into the American cancer experience on March 12. The gallery showcased a series of interviews from over 15 years and the result of hundreds of conversations with strangers Illini 4000 has met on the side of the road as they've biked across the country, year after year.

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Illini 4000 hosts Portraits Project, shares cancer experiences

By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer

Mar 15, 2026

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The Two Lips perform at The City Center in Champaign on March 10. The indie dream-pop duo out of Los Angeles has sold out their first U.S headline tour and will be performing at Coachella 2026.

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The Two Lips takes bedroom pop to The City Center stage

By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer

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By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter

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Illini head coach Brad Underwood screams in celebration toward his team’s fans after defeating the Quakers in the first round of March Madness on March 19.

Gallery | No. 3 Illinois advances to Sweet 16 after 2 NCAA tournament wins in Greenville

By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 25, 2026

Sports

The Illinois softball team stands for the national anthem on March 13 at their first home game of the season against Iowa.

Wildcats sweep Illini in Big Ten series

By Maya Brito, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2026

Offense pops as Illinois takes care of Rutgers

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Mar 24, 2026

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