Grand Challenge Learning adds to curriculum
By Lauren Scafidi
April 10, 2016
agThe Grand Challenge Learning program is broadening the array of courses available to students.The Grand Challenge learning program “enables students to connect their general education studies to real world topics of pressing concern,” according to their website. agThe program was initiated in th...
Altgeld Chimes Fundraisers
By Connor Kennedy
September 26, 2015
Students held a fundraiser on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a $1 to $2 donation, the Altgeld bells became a jukebox and those that donated were able to request a song....
Watch: C-U Pride Fest 2015
By JuYeon Kim
September 20, 2015
The C-U Pride Fest was from September 18th through the 20th. The festival celebrated individuality and freedom to love whomever.
Student Senate discusses tuition, elects C-U liasions
September 10, 2015
Tweet: Mitch Dickey, Illinois Student Senate president, is still dedicated to lowering the cost of college tuition.Illinois Student Senate met for the third time of the school year Wednesday but had to delay any resolutions for action.Matt Hill, vice president-external, said the student senate did...
U.S. Secretary of Education to visit UI
By Ali Braboy
September 9, 2015
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is scheduled to discuss disability resources Wednesday morning during his visit to the University. Duncan’s visit is part of the sixth annual Back-to-School Bus Tour. He will discuss the changes and challenges in education while “highlighting the champions...
Faculty members discuss increasing external funding
By Ali Braboy
September 9, 2015
Members of the faculty involved with the humanities, arts and social sciences met Tuesday to discuss the development of proposals for external funding at the University. The meeting, held at Lincoln Hall, was focused on resources available on campus that support the development for the arts, social scienc...
Police Blotter for Sept. 9, 2015
By Jason Chun and Charlotte Collins
September 8, 2015
ChampaignTheft was reported Sunday around 12:45 p.m. at Walmart, 2610 N. Prospect Ave. According to the report, the offender stole several DVD disks from a Wal-Mart.Aggravated battery was reported Sunday at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of N. Prospect Ave. According to the report, the v...
Clinton's College Compact Plan appeals to students with loan refinancing options
September 8, 2015
As the Democratic primary has progressed, Hillary Clinton has emerged as a leading Democratic candidate for the 2016 election. Historically, college students largely contribute to the Democratic vote, which may make Clinton’s recently announced college plan a key point of interest. When looking to...
Feser: “The door is open”
September 8, 2015
Provost designate Edward — or Ed as his colleagues call him — Feser isn’t going to pretend the University didn’t have a tough year. But he’s not going to harp on it either. “One of the things we need to do is make sure everybody understands what the record is and how we got to...
UI R.A.I.L. to help improve railroad conditions
By Jason Chun
September 7, 2015
The Rail Transportation and Engineering Center at the University opened a new laboratory in August that is designed to assist in the improvement of rail transit infrastructure. The new 3,500 square-foot lab, known as the Rail and Innovation Laboratory, or R.A.I.L., is a unique space that gives researcher...
University debuts sexual assault survivor resource website
By Marijo Enderle
September 7, 2015
The University unveiled a new website intended to provide sexual assault and domestic violence survivors with information about University reporting and support resources.According to Amy Thomson, assistant dean of students, the “At Illinois We Care” website was made public on July 1 in time for the ...
UI opts out of Campus Pride survey
September 3, 2015
Seventy-four percent of University students reported they were neutral about homosexuality or were not homophobic in 2004. The University has not conducted an LGBTQ-specific campus climate survey since.However, Campus Pride, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping colleges create a better atmosphere...
