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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
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.

University faces “unhappy situation” with decrease in state funding

September 26, 2016
Source: Campus Faculty Association

UI employees could face increased healthcare costs or less coverage

September 22, 2016
The Alma Mater stands at the corner of Green and Wright on Sept. 10.

University 44th among all national universities in 2017 ranking

September 15, 2016
Interim Vice Chancellor Edward Feser and Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson listen during the SEC meeting in Urbana, IL on April 25.

Interim Chancellor Wilson promoted to second-in-command of University system

September 13, 2016
The Board of Trustees approved a $100,000 bonus for University president Timothy L. Killeen at its meeting on Sept. 8.

UI sees record enrollment, Killeen receives $100K incentive amidst budget cuts

September 8, 2016
UI 150th anniversary celebration plans scaled back due to budget cuts

UI 150th anniversary celebration plans scaled back due to budget cuts

September 8, 2016
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.

LIVE: Board of Trustees meet to approve appointments, review enrollment numbers

September 8, 2016
Elizabeth Mucha, a senior in LAS and a member of Amnesty International Chapter 124, rallies supporters of the 2013 Slut Walk to call awareness to sexual assault.

UI board updates on sexual assault policies

September 8, 2016
President of the Arizona-based Yavapai Native American tribe Bernadine Burnette and other tribe members toured the Sustainable Student Farm Wednesday during the tribe's visit to see Wassaja Hall. The new residence hall was named after Yavapai descendant, Carlos Montezuma.

Yavapai tribe visits UI to tour first building named after Native American

September 8, 2016
The Board of Trustees approved a $100,000 bonus for University president Timothy L. Killeen at its meeting on Sept. 8.

UI trustees review academic unit planning, revised Lovie contract

September 8, 2016
Dr. King Li; director of the Translational Science Institute (TSI), Chair Radiology department. Works with scientists and bringing commercialization into key labs.Genomics lab, Nutrition building rm 319.

College of Medicine dean excited revolutionize field, connect with community patients

September 1, 2016
An emergency pole seen on the quad.

Police offer tips after third sexual assault

August 31, 2016
Dr. King Li; director of the Translational Science Institute (TSI), Chair Radiology department. Works with scientists and bringing commercialization into key labs. Genomics lab, Nutrition building rm 319. Photo courtesy Illinois News Bureau.

King Li selected for University College of Medicine dean

August 30, 2016
University struggles with retention, 73 faculty resign in 2016

University struggles with retention, 73 faculty resign in 2016

August 30, 2016
San Kim (Freshmen, Political Science) inhabits what would typically be used as a lounge for Scott Hall in the Six Pack. Champaign, IL. August 24, 2016.

Sixty students live in University housing lounges

August 25, 2016
T.I.S. — the former bookstore — is now The Illini Shop.

UPDATE: T.I.S. Bookstore stops selling books, rebrands to Illini Shop

August 24, 2016
T.I.S. — the former bookstore — is now The Illini Shop in Champaign. Because of this change, the Illini Union Bookstore is now the sole bookstore on campus.

T.I.S. Bookstore stops selling books, rebrands to Illini Shop

August 22, 2016
College of Medicine dean search continues

College of Medicine dean search continues

August 22, 2016
6 new deans hired, provost search continues

6 new deans hired, provost search continues

August 22, 2016
Edward Seidel will serve as the interim vice president for research at the University.

Seidel named as interim vice president for research

August 17, 2016
Carle Foundation Hospital as seen from University Avenue. The Carle Illinois College of Medicine recently appointed two leadership members to permanent positions.

College of Medicine continues dean search, accreditation, fundraising

May 9, 2016
President-elect Timothy L. Killeen takes notes during the board of trustees meeting at the Illini Union on March 12, 2015.

Board of Trustees passes new appointment policy

May 9, 2016
Campus cuts: 50 ways the state budget impasse impacts the University

Campus cuts: 50 ways the state budget impasse impacts the University

May 5, 2016
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson speaks at the Deloitte Auditorium of the Business Instructional Facility.

Update: UI creates mascot implementation committee

May 2, 2016
Update: Strike ends, Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, University administration reach tentative contract agreement

Update: Strike ends, Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, University administration reach tentative contract agreement

May 2, 2016

Academic Senate to vote on hiring policy change after Salaita controversy

May 2, 2016

UPDATE: Non tenure faculty to start second round of strikes after coalition vote

April 28, 2016
Updated: Non Tenure Faculty Coalition continues fight for contract negotiations

Updated: Non Tenure Faculty Coalition continues fight for contract negotiations

April 26, 2016
Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition considers strike

Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition considers strike

April 10, 2016

Non-Tenure Faculty Union members vote to explore striking

April 7, 2016
College of Medicine narrows dean search, prepares for first students

College of Medicine narrows dean search, prepares for first students

April 6, 2016

Provost working to create new budget model

April 5, 2016
UIUC Beyond Coal organizes a student rally before the Academic Senate's votes on divestment of coal interests at the University Main Quad on Monday, April 4.

Academic Senate passes two environmental sustainability-driven resolutions

April 4, 2016
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson speaks with The Daily Illini's Editorial Board on Jan. 14 at the University of Illinois-Chicago campus. Wilson discussed the University's search for a new athletic director, among many other University-related matters.

Chancellor search committee concludes series of input discussions

April 3, 2016

Student resolution urges University to divest from coal

March 30, 2016

Senate executive committee talks options for budget impasse

March 29, 2016
The 2015 Ebert fellows Shalayne Pulia, Ashish Valentine and Riane Lenzer-White at the True/False Documentary Film festival in Columbia, Missouri. The festival was held in March.

Ebert continues to assist University students through fellowships, center offering programming

March 28, 2016
Year driven by breaking news

Year driven by breaking news

March 16, 2016
Say goodbye to bunk beds when you're in an apartment.

[Photo] Living in an apartment brings added responsibilities, conveniences

February 25, 2016
With a new year, a new focus

With a new year, a new focus

January 19, 2016
Shift in leadership creates salary change

Shift in leadership creates salary change

October 30, 2015
President Timothy Killeen and National Center for Supercomputing Applications Director Ed Seidel perform at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Ellnora Guitar Festival Saturday. 

A different side of President Timothy Killeen

September 12, 2015
Chancellor Dr. Phyllis Wise speaks during an interview at Swanlund Administration Building on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.

University accepts Wise's second resignation

August 14, 2015
Soon-to-be-former University Chancellor Phyllis Wise is at the center of emails released Friday by the University detailing tensions between Wise and former Board of Trustees Chairman Christopher Kennedy. 

Wise consults lawyers, rejects new position

August 14, 2015
Taking advantage of dining hall specialty restaurants makes credits well-spent

Taking advantage of dining hall specialty restaurants makes credits well-spent

July 30, 2015
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