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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
Brandon Yates discusses the purpose of his app. DeepWalk plans to improve sidewalks by reducing gaps in the walkway.

Student startup to revamp curb ramps auditing

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff Writer • Apr 25, 2019
Aadeel Akhtar, founder of PSYONIC, shows the functions of his robotic prosthetic arm. The arm responds to human muscle activity to mimic hand movements.

Prosthetic hand creates opportunities

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff Writer • Apr 8, 2019
A student walks through the front entrance of the Education Building on April 1.

Teacher shortage sparks licensing reevaluation

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff Writer • Apr 1, 2019
the daily illini The College of Media stands as home to the Department of Advertising. The department’s decision to abstain from accreditation has led to discussion of major changes in the program, such as a possible increase in credit hours currently required to graduate with a degree in advertising.

Advertising restructures program

By Sara Pietrzak, Staff writer • Mar 25, 2019
Alex Duvall works as a receptionist at the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services on Wright Street, where students in the Division of General Studies seek advising. DGS offers a tool to help students narrow down different majors.

DGS offers new pathway tool

By Sara Pietrzak, Contributing writer • Mar 7, 2019
Portrait of John Wilkin, dean of libraries and University librarian receives the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award for contributions to library automation.

Dean of libraries receives award

By Sara Pietrzak, Contributing Writer • Feb 21, 2019