The U of I has built a rich legacy around research and innovation, consistently being among the top universities in National Science Foundation funding. This year UIUC returned to the number one spot. Find out more about research here.
For the eighth year in a row, the University of Illinois' commitment to creating an open, just and accessible environment has been recognized the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
From a national teacher shortage to unique challenges presented by remote learning during COVID-19, the field of special education is facing significant issues that the College of Education is helping to overcome.
By offering non-traditional, income-eligible students in the community an opportunity to complete credit-bearing humanities courses at the U of I, the Odyssey Project helps students see what they're capable of.
University of Illinois scientists definitively established the relationship between soil nitrogen at different growth stages and corn yield, giving farmers more precise ways to manage nitrogen for grain yield.
With the need for innovative and ethical journalists increasing, a new center at the College of Media will focus on providing the highest level of learning for the next generation of journalists and leaders in the field.
A commitment to making the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts more navigable for everyone has led to significant upgrades to both the Foellinger Great Hall and the Tryon Festival Theatre.
Researchers recently discovered that a cholesterol metabolite hijacks immune cells, derailing the body’s natural defense mechanism against breast cancer. The new knowledge could lead to better treatments with fewer side effects.
The challenge of managing a variety of medications and taking them at the right time is linked to significant healthcare problems – an issue that a team of researchers aims to address with a novel mobile device application.
What role can AI (artificial intelligence) play in the future of education? How can AI be used to help students learn and work collaboratively? Faculty researchers in the College of Education are exploring those questions and more.
As the climate trends warmer and drier, global food security increasingly hinges on crops’ ability to withstand drought. New U of I research urges scientists and producers to focus on the right metric when measuring crop-relevant drought.
The coach of the Illinois wheelchair track team, Adam Bleakney, has gathered a team of cross-campus collaborators to disrupt the wheelchair market, which has been virtually the same since wheelchairs were first invented in the 1860s.