Former Illini gymnasts to compete in U.S. Olympic Trials
Following a pair of stellar performances at the 2016 P&G Championships, former Fighting Illini gymnasts Paul Ruggeri, ’12 LAS, and C.J. Maestas, ’15 LAS, qualified to compete at the U.S.
Alumna Betsy Brandt returns to the small screen
Life in Pieces, starring Betsy Brandt, ’96 FAA, has been renewed for a second season by CBS. The sitcom explores the kooky exploits of the Short family—played by Colin Hanks, Betsy
Illinois grad, banjo player Noam Pikelny goes on tour
If you like bluegrass, then you might want to check out banjo player Noam Pikelny, ’00 ATTENDEE, ’04 ATTENDEE, who kicks off his U.S. tour this June. Pikelny was honored
Fighting Illini golfers to compete in U.S. Open
Two Fighting Illini golfers earned spots in the 2016 U.S. Open field this week: Charlie Danielson, ’16 BUS, and student-athlete Nick Hardy. Hardy, a sophomore at the University of Illinois,
Meet smile maker Dr. Brian Homann of Goldie’s Place
Dr. Brian Homann, ’08 LAS, DDS ’12 UIC, found his niche quickly. He’s been volunteering at Goldie’s Place, the nation’s first student-run dental clinic, ever since joining the inaugural team
In Class: Housing Authority
Architecture professor Lynne Dearborn on walking under the landscape, stormwater in Peoria and urban gardeners in Milwaukee Some of my students think I’m crazy. I ask them to think about
Alumnus one of Denver Business Journal’s ’40 under 40′
Mica Lesser, MBA ’05, has been named to Denver Business Journal’s 2016 “40 under 40” list—the 20th anniversary of the awards. Currently a general manager at Pearson Education, Lesser previously
Illinois business grad named premier of Taiwan
Taiwan’s new premier, Lin Chuan, MS ’82 BUS, PHD ’84 BUS, accepted the seal of office May 20, 2016, from his predecessor, Chang San-cheng, at a handover ceremony at the
Injured bald eagle undergoes orthopedic surgery at UI
A bald eagle is recovering from complicated orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, which received assistance from the UI College of Engineering following the young
Alumnus one of Crain Chicago Business’ 20 in Their 20s
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, ’11 LAS, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 20 in Their 20s list. The 35th Ward Chicago alderman, 27, is one of the youngest elected officials in
