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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
The postdoctoral experience

The postdoctoral experience

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2017

Uncovering the past

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2017
University libraries are going digital to preserve specimens

University libraries are going digital to preserve specimens

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Apr 20, 2017
Your new, future robot co-worker

Your new, future robot co-worker

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Apr 13, 2017

University researchers develop technology that could provide alternative way to treat cancer

By Emily Scott, Staff writer • Mar 12, 2017
An Infinite Connection

An Infinite Connection

By Emily Scott, Staff writer • Dec 1, 2016
Pat Malik is the Director Divison of Disability Resources and Educational Services.

Stories of Strength: Pat Malik

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Oct 19, 2016
Students build their own startup during the 54.io event held by Founders, an entreprenurial student organization on campus, at the Grainger library basement on Sunday, Sep 25 2016.

University entrepreneur event encourages collaborative thought

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2016
Rachel Wilson, a second year masters student in Urban Planning, performs on Goodwin Avenue for Parking Day in Urbana, IL on September 16, 2016.

More than just a parking space: Students reimagine the roles of urban areas

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Sep 18, 2016
University researchers work to make solar energy more affordable

University researchers work to make solar energy more affordable

By Emily Scott, Staff writer • Sep 14, 2016
Behind the Vet Med Basic Sciences Building on Sept. 6, a newly introduced bald eagle named Rose has found a home in Urbana.

Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomes its first bald eagle

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Sep 11, 2016
Student startup caters to health-conscious peers

Student startup caters to health-conscious peers

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • Aug 30, 2016
Frank Warren, author of the New York Times' best seller, "PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God", holds introspective presentation at the Foellinger Auditorium on Nov. 5, 2015.

Before and after a year at the University

By Emily Scott • Aug 23, 2016
85 new trees will be donated to the Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program by The Rotary Club of Urbana.

Illini Emergency Medical Services gives tips on how to beat the heat on Quad Day

By Emily Scott, Staff writer • Aug 19, 2016
Professor Steve LaValle wears an Oculus Rift headset.

Q&A with virtual reality expert Steven LaValle

By Emily Scott • Apr 11, 2016

Researchers developing an automatic speech recognition software for under-resourced languages

By Emily Scott • Apr 10, 2016

Using dance to design robotics control systems

By Emily Scott • Mar 27, 2016
Tovala cooking device seeks to provide fresh, healthy meals in minutes

Tovala cooking device seeks to provide fresh, healthy meals in minutes

By Emily Scott • Feb 24, 2016
Portrait of Mary Dailey.

Take Note: University alumna brings passion for science to 3M

By Emily Scott • Jan 27, 2016

University to lead Midwest Big Data Hub

By Emily Scott • Nov 16, 2015
Marco Fabrega, developer of the app The Mouve, stands in the Quad on November 13, 2015.

UI alumnus pursues entrepreneurship passion through design

By Emily Scott • Nov 15, 2015
New wearable device automatically calls 911

New wearable device automatically calls 911

By Emily Scott • Nov 10, 2015
UI's entrepreneurial ecosystem gaining another key player

UI's entrepreneurial ecosystem gaining another key player

By Emily Scott • Oct 25, 2015
Conference highlights dangers of sedentary behavior

Conference highlights dangers of sedentary behavior

By Emily Scott • Oct 18, 2015
Photo by Emily Scott | The Daily IlliniNate Ruess performs at Foellinger Auditorium on Sunday night. Ruess sang audience favorites as well as new music from his solo album, "Grand Romantic."

Nate Ruess captivates crowd with high-energy show

By Emily Scott • Oct 12, 2015
Photo by Fueled By Ramen | The Daily Illini Singer-songwriter Nate Ruess has been in bands for 15 years. He released his first solo album, “Grand Romantic,” in June. 

Q & A with singer, songwriter, lead singer of fun. Nate Ruess

By Emily Scott • Oct 7, 2015
Aerospace Engineering professor Soon-Jo Chung holds a quadcopter while speaking at Share the Vision 2013, an annual research and start-up showcase sponsored by the Office of Technology Management and EnterpriseWorks.

Share the Vision to highlight University's pipeline of innovation

By Emily Scott • Oct 6, 2015
C-U locals create new way to "SNOOZ"

C-U locals create new way to "SNOOZ"

By Emily Scott • Sep 30, 2015
Illini Athletics creates campus-themed icons with new app

Illini Athletics creates campus-themed icons with new app

By Emily Scott • Sep 20, 2015
University alumnus adds new heights to campus with YouTube series 'Fly High'

University alumnus adds new heights to campus with YouTube series 'Fly High'

By Emily Scott • Sep 13, 2015

Sousa Archives exhibit honors experimental musician

By Emily Scott • Sep 7, 2015

A destined duo: UI professor to develop robots that aid elderly

By Emily Scott • Aug 30, 2015

Quad Day by the numbers

By Emily Scott • Aug 19, 2015

Error page or a work of art

By Emily Scott • May 11, 2015
Larry Harris, Senior in Political Science, has been named a fellow in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program.

Student earns fellowship, job offer from U.S. Department of State

By Emily Scott • May 11, 2015

Keeping cool with The Pop Stop crew

By Emily Scott • May 8, 2015
New campus recycling bins aim to bring waste awareness

New campus recycling bins aim to bring waste awareness

By Emily Scott • Apr 30, 2015
The Pop Stop, a Champaign-Urbana based ice pop food truck, will open at the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on Saturday.

Keeping cool with The Pop Stop crew

By Emily Scott • Apr 23, 2015
Welcome Art at Red Herring.

Red Herring: serving Vegan food for a purpose

By Emily Scott • Apr 14, 2015
Koren Hayes, junior in AHS dumps her bag of color on a friend's head at Holi on Saturday, April 11.

Asha UIUC hosts annual campus Holi celebration Saturday

By Emily Scott • Apr 13, 2015
Volunteers help work the packaging lines for Illini Fighting Hunger. The organization is preparing to package 148,000 meal for Saturday's Community & Campus Day of Service.

‘Community & Campus Day of Service’ builds relationships while fighting hunger

By Emily Scott • Apr 9, 2015
Pi Day palooza to celebrate once-a-century holiday

Pi Day palooza to celebrate once-a-century holiday

By Emily Scott • Mar 12, 2015