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University officials delay in forwarding sex-related crimes to police

University officials delay in forwarding sex-related crimes to police

May 4, 2017
Lindsay L. Johnson, a former student of the University, secretly gave birth to a child in a bathroom of Bousfield Hall on March 13th 2016.

[Photo] Denial prevents people from getting help

April 10, 2017
Country music superstar Garth Brooks performs at the Valley View Casino Center on Nov. 5, 2015 in San Diego, Calif. Tickets for Brook's Champaign show were in high demand, causing the ticket server to crash.

Garth Brooks breaks ticket sales record in Champaign

March 20, 2017
President-elect Timothy L. Killeen proposed a new financial aid plan remarkably similar to the old plan.

[Photo] UI’s new financial aid plan isn’t really new

March 15, 2017
President-elect Timothy L. Killeen listens intently during the board of trustees meeting at the Illini Union on March 12, 2015. He announced a plan to provide more financial aid to middle class students.

Killeen presents Board of Trustees with new middle class financial-aid program

March 15, 2017
Abbas Benmamoun explains the purpose of the newly approved background check policy at the Senate Executive Committee meeting Monday.

University Vice Provost takes new job at Duke

March 7, 2017
Graduating students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences walk onto stage during the fall convocation ceremony. A petition is circulating among students to bring former President Barack Obama to Convocation.

Majority of Illini find employment success post graduation

March 4, 2017
Associate Chancellor for Diversity Assata Zerai kicked off the Chancellor and Provost’s committee on LGBTQ Concern luncheon at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center Thursday.

Committee discusses identifying sexuality in applications

February 27, 2017
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February 27, 2017
John Wilkin - Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian - is named interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost.

Next interim provost brings campus budget reform experience

February 14, 2017
John Wilkin - Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian - is named interim vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost.

University library dean named interim provost

February 13, 2017
Protestors gather on the Quad for the Immigration rally on Thursday, Feb. 9.

UI students, employees to join nationwide rally against immigration ban

February 10, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Dedra Williams

A conversation with the next chairman of the Board of Trustees

February 9, 2017
Kennedy, former Board of Trustees chairman, to run for Illinois governorship

Kennedy, former Board of Trustees chairman, to run for Illinois governorship

February 8, 2017
Students and faculty gather Friday for the College of Law's panel discussing President Donald Trump's executive order limiting immigration from the Middle East.

College of Law panel explains impact of Trump immigration ban

February 6, 2017
Students present venture projects and participate in the Cozad New Venture Competition, a three-month-long process hosted by the Technology Entrepreneur Center, which highlights student entrepreneurs.

[Photo] Technology competition presents students with startup opportunity

February 6, 2017
Gregory Hall is located on 810 S Wright St. Two computer labs in the basement of the building will start renovations spring 2020.

College of Media commencement speaker: ‘I get why Mr. Trump appeals to good people’

January 27, 2017
Interim Vice Chancellor Edward Feser and Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson find that they are able to laugh with the SEC during the discussion of serious matters. Urbana, IL on Monday, April 25.

Administration hopes to name Interim Provost Feser’s successor soon

January 26, 2017
Students gather to listen to a protestor outside of the Illini Union in 1984.

State budget impasse shrinks University’s 150th celebration

January 23, 2017
Chairman of the Board Edward L. Macmillan runs the meeting held by the Board of Trustees at the Illini Union on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.

UI receives last planned state payment, future uncertain

January 19, 2017
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees holds a meeting at the Illini Union on Jan. 18, 2017.

Board of Trustees met to discuss tuition, enrollment growth

January 19, 2017
Students study in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building in Champaign, IL. October 4, 2016.

Killeen to debut plans to increase campus enrollment

January 19, 2017
Lindsay L. Johnson, a former student of the University, secretly gave birth to a child in a bathroom of Bousfield Hall on March 13th 2016.

[Photo] Lindsay Johnson’s pre-trial date set for Feb. 21

January 17, 2017
President-elect Timothy L. Killeen listens intently during the board of trustees meeting at the Illini Union on March 12, 2015. He announced a plan to provide more financial aid to middle class students.

Taking a look back at administration throughout the semester

December 12, 2016
A member of the Board of Trustees claps for the new chancellor Robert J. Jones.

University police and administration meet to combat crime

December 12, 2016
Police cars are parked at the intersection of Green and Fourth streets after a shooting that took place Sept. 25.

UIPD to review classroom policing after incident makes professor uncomfortable

December 6, 2016
Robert Carr speaks during the Give Something Back event.

Alumnus gives $1 million for scholarships, talks importance of education

November 30, 2016
Students gather at Alma Mater to march through the Quad and down Green Street in order to protest President Elect Donald Trump on Friday.

Administration discusses future of undocumented students, faculty

November 29, 2016
Students gather at Alma Mater to march through the Quad and down Green Street in order to protest President Elect Donald Trump on Friday.

Sanctuary petition circulates, Illinois House scheduled to vote on ACCESS bill

November 16, 2016
Students gather at Alma Mater to march through the Main Quad and down Green Street in order to protest President-elect Donald Trump on Friday.

Academic Senate reacts to U.S. presidential election results

November 14, 2016
Presidents' salaries for Big Ten schools

Presidents’ salaries for Big Ten schools

November 14, 2016
Interim Vice Chancellor Edward Feser (left) and Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson (right) listen during the SEC meeting in Urbana, IL on Monday, April 25, 2016.

See what prominent UI officials make annually

November 14, 2016
Interim Vice Chancellor Edward Feser and Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson listen during the SEC meeting in Urbana on April 25.

Board to vote on College of Medicine degree, confirm Wilson’s appointment

November 9, 2016
Senator Scott Bennett addresses the student senate regarding financial issues in the Illini Union on February 3, 2016.

Post-election University works to improve relations with public officials

November 9, 2016
University hopes to secure state funding

University hopes to secure state funding

November 8, 2016
Chancellor Robert Jones attends his first Senate Executive Commitee meeting in the English Building on Monday.

Chancellor calls for review of diversity programs

November 3, 2016
Interim Vice Chancellor Edward Feser and Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson listen during the SEC meeting in Urbana, IL on Monday, April 25.

University seeking more money due to budget impasse

November 1, 2016
Chancellor Robert Jones attends his first Senate Executive Commitee meeting in the English Building on Monday.

Killeen, Jones optimistic about University’s budget outlook

November 1, 2016
An exterior view of Lincoln Hall, home to several LAS majors, on October 5th, 2016.

Camargo named interim dean of LAS

October 31, 2016
The University of Illinois Foundation can be found in Harker Hall on the northeast side of the Main Quad. August 17, 2016

UI Foundation receives more gifts, fewer large donations

October 24, 2016
Vice Chancellor Renee Romano speaks at the Senate Executive Committee meeting on Monday, October 3. Romano has decided to repeat the student trustee election, which will be held from April 26 to April 27.

Vice chancellor for student affairs announces May retirement

October 20, 2016
Renee Romano, vice chancellor for student affairs, announced she will retire in May 2017.

Vice chancellor for student affairs announces May retirement

October 17, 2016
Students study in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building in Champaign, IL. October 4, 2016.

UI to increase enrollment by 20 percent through online master’s programs

October 13, 2016
Chancellor Robert Jones and Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Provost Ed Feser go over documents at the Senate Executive Committee meeting on Monday.

Faculty health insurance still up in the air

October 12, 2016
UIUC President Timothy Killeen addresses the Board of Trustees during a meeting at the Illini Union on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.

University cuts 3 percent of non-instructional staff for budget cuts

October 6, 2016
$25 million gift from Siebel to fund Siebel Center for design construction

$25 million gift from Siebel to fund Siebel Center for design construction

October 5, 2016
Alma Mater welcomes new students to campus.

Admission offers continue to increase, enrollment numbers remain stagnant

October 4, 2016
Robert J. Jones, chancellor - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Taken Monday, September 26, 2016.

The Daily Illini sat down with Robert Jones on his first day as chancellor

September 27, 2016
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