University startup teaches languages in a unique way
July 19, 2015
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FlipWord, a University startup, has a new approach to language learning. The company created a Web browser extension that takes various words on websites and changes some of them to a language of the visitor's choice.“FlipWord works by intelligently picking certain words out of ...
UI alumni raise money for wheelchair lift project through Kickstarter
June 14, 2015
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Three University of Illinois alumni brought their senior design project to life using Kickstarter, a funding platform for creative projects.Their project, EscaWheel, is a lift that makes it easier for wheelchair users to go up and down stairs.“What we built was more a proof of concept ...
Polyvinyl set to release Vol. 2 of 4-Track Singles Series
November 18, 2014
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It all started in 1994 with two high school sweethearts, a love of music and Polyvinyl Press, a self-published mini-magazine (“fanzine”) about local, underground music. At the time, Matt Lunsford and Darcie Knight were two high school students living in Danville with an appreciation for the DIY music ...
University alumnus planning food truck for Caribbean Grill
October 2, 2014
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In the middle of an economic recession and planning a wedding, Mike Harden, 2005 University MBA alumnus, gave up a financially sound job and took the biggest gamble of his life. “Everybody was all like, ‘Are you crazy, why would you do that?’” he said. “But I literally quit my job and I put...
University graduate takes card players through the seasons with design
September 29, 2014
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The playing cards that Alexander Chin designs aren’t suited for college drinking games. Instead, the cards are made as collectors’ items, valued for their artistic appeal. Chin is the creator and CEO of SEASONS playing cards, made up by four editions, each representing one of the four seasons....
Former preschool art teacher produces series of children’s books on artists
By Earn Saenmuk
June 16, 2014
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When Judy Lee, a 28-year-old freelance graphic designer in Urbana, got a job offer to become a preschool art teacher, she didn’t know what to do. She was terrified — she wasn’t sure if she could actually work with children or not. She planned to reject the offer; however, all her friends encourage...
Mobile Development Day features tech-savvy speakers, panelists
January 30, 2014
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Telephones have evolved considerably over the course of history. Starting out as basic communication devices, they have grown far beyond their original concept. Still, technology continues to flourish and provide users with a wider range of possibilities. Research Park is sponsoring the third annual Mobile Developme...
