Increasing demand for mental health assistance requires University attention
By Cassandra Masters, Columnist
August 9, 2016
Thousands of students suffer from mental illnesses here at the University, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and extreme self-esteem issues. Awareness of the prevalence of mental illness, however, seems to fall behind the needs of the student body. Mental health is crucial for anyone, b...
‘Getting well soon’ is possible at college
By Annabeth Carlson, Managing editor for online
May 25, 2016
Getting sick away from home the first time can be scary, here are a few resources students can go to for help.
Tim Nugent, 'father of accessibility,' dies at 92
November 12, 2015
by abigale svobodanews editorTim Nugent, the ‘father of accessibility,’ passed away at 92 Wednesday morning. Nugent is well-known for founding Disability Resources and Education Services, DRES, at the University in 1944.Nugent originally founded DRES to give wounded World War II veterans the opp...
Illinois Student Senate to fund 3-D printer for disability resources
By Lilly Mashayek
October 26, 2015
Arielle Rausin, an Illinois Student Senator and member of the wheelchair track team, helped fulfill a need for wheelchair racers through her involvement with the student senate. The Illinois Student Senate, ISS, passed a resolution to allocate funds for a new 3-D printer for the Division of Disabi...
‘One-stop shop’ to open for wounded veterans
September 22, 2015
Veteran and student Garrett Anderson is excited for veterans on campus to have a “one-stop shop” to to find resources, guidance, counseling and more on campus. The Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education is hosting an open house for veterans on campus Thursday. “In the military you...
Duncan visits UI, discusses challenges for students with disabilities
September 16, 2015
The Men’s and Women’s wheelchair basketball teams had a special spectator at their Wednesday morning practice. Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, visited the ARC as part of his national “Back-To-School” bus tour. “[UI’s wheelchair basketball program] is extraordinary, and...
Rep. Rodney Davis to introduce bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Tim Nugent
By Maggie Sullivan
September 13, 2015
Tim Nugent founded Disability Resources and Educational Services at the University in 1948. Nearly 70 years later Rep. Rodney Davis, R-13, wants the government to recognize Nugent’s leadership.During a visit to Nugent Hall and the University‘s DRES facility, 1207 W. Oak St., Saturday Davis, announc...
Freshmen prepare to register on their own
November 18, 2013
Beginning Tuesday and lasting until Thursday, University freshmen start the process of course registration for spring 2014. Although registration can be stressful for all students, it can be especially intimidating for freshmen, who are enrolling in classes on their own for the first time. The regist...
