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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
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[Photo] UI to replace Jacki Rand, first-ever vice chancellor for Native affairs

By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2024
Student Trustee candidate Mariama Mwilambwe poses for a professional headshot outside of the Illini Union. Mwiliambwe is one of several students running for the position.

[Photo] Student trustee candidates seek to bridge gap between students and UI board

By Willie Cui, Assistant Daytime Editor • Mar 22, 2021
Illinois graduates jump in the air on the Main Quad after a previous year’s commencement. The Illini Success team recently released a report detailing post-graduation pursuits of bachelor’s degree recipients who graduated during the 2019-2020 academic year.

[Photo] University releases graduates’ annual Illini Success report

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • Mar 18, 2021
The Main Quad is photographed from a bird’s eye view in the summer. Chancellor Jones recently announced that the University has surpassed its fundraising goal thanks to investments from alumni and friends.

[Photo] University surpasses fundraising goal of 2.25 billion

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • Mar 15, 2021
Illinois graduates participate in commencement at State Farm Center in May of a previous year. This year, commencement will be held virtually.

[Photo] UI announces private, in-person graduation ceremonies for 2020, 2021 graduates

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor • Mar 9, 2021
The performance hall of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts sits empty between performances. The Department of Classics helped fundraise a performance of “Supplicants.”

[Photo] Graduate students call for clearer COVID-19 disciplinary guidelines

By Vivian La, Staff Writer • Mar 8, 2021
Illinois professor Christopher Byron poses for a professional headshot. Byron is leading a team that is trying to understand how COVID-19 saliva tests work on patients in the early stages of the virus.

[Photo] UI collaborates with NIH to research optimal COVID testing method

By Chieh Hsu, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2021
The front entrance to the Activities and Recreation Center stands tall late in the afternoon. The ARC has reopened to students in a limited capacity, making reservations hard to attain for some students.

[Photo] Students complain over backed-up ARC reservations

By Payal Rathore, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2021
Professor Sadie Braun poses for a professional headshot for the College of AHS. Braun calls on her 10 years of clinical experience and her knowledge of audiology to elucidate the struggles that the hearing-impaired community faces due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Hearing impaired community struggles with life under COVID-19

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • Sep 28, 2020
The front entrance to the Activities and Recreation Center sits open to students late in the afternoon. A student food pantry at ARC is staffed by student volunteers from the Food Science and Human Nutrition Program biweekly.

[Photo] Student food pantry opens at ARC

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor • Sep 10, 2020
Jay Walsh poses for a professional photo. Walsh has been named interim vice president for economic development and innovation for the UI System.

[Photo] UI interim vice president testifies at US House of Representatives

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • Sep 10, 2020
Barton-Lundgren Hall, located on South 4th Street, stands tall on a summer day.

[Photo] One hundred University residents to be relocated for proactive COVID-19 response

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • Sep 5, 2020
The logo for the Big Ten Voting Challenge for Illinois. The initiative encourages students from Big Ten schools to vote.

[Photo] Big Ten promotes student voter initiative

By Diana Anghel, Assistant News Editor • Sep 1, 2020
A mock-up for the I Team depicts a possible design for a rain jacket and lanyard.

[Photo] University holds off on staff program for monitoring campus “disturbances”

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • Sep 1, 2020
The COVID-19 online dashboard provides users with recent data from campus testing.

[Photo] University releases COVID-19 dashboard: 408 positive tests in 8 days

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor • Aug 27, 2020
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen spoke at Thursday's coronavirus press update alongside Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. He announced that the University's SHIELD T3 organization plans to take the school's saliva test nationwide.

[Photo] FDA Emergency Use Authorization approves University saliva test

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • Aug 24, 2020
The Alma Mater statue stands tall while wearing a mask on Aug. 3.

[Photo] Recent Massmail details CU COVID-19 positivity rate, website

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • Aug 21, 2020
The University-provided map of State Farm Center for students moving in from Aug. 16-21. Students will pick up their room keys, PPE kits and personal maps to get to their hall.

[Photo] What will Move-In Day look like this year? Dates, times, procedures, more

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor • Aug 17, 2020
The beginning of the Fall 2020 Instruction Report Draft which was sent to students on Thursday.

[Photo] Fall 2020 instruction report draft

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • Jun 4, 2020
The homepage of the OneClick website, which provides free video chat to users, rests on Sunday.

[Photo] University partners with OneClick to study impacts of video technology

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • Jun 1, 2020
A person holds a graduation cap in the air at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Virtual commencement celebrates 2020 graduates

By Amrita Bhattacharyya • May 16, 2020