Legends
It was classic showbiz. She was a lead dancer. He was an assistant director. They met in rehearsals, then went on to performances and applause. And love. It was through
Illini 411: When did the Harlem Globetrotters first appear on campus?
A: The Globetrotters brought their zany, anything-goes brand of basketball to Assembly Hall (now The State Farm Center) for the first time on Dec. 4, 1965. But their association with
Mother Ocean
In his 14th novel, Richard Powers, ’78 LAS, MA ’80 LAS, weaves a complex, multigenerational story about artists, tech billionaires, oceanographers and a remote island in the South Pacific. You
Illini Engager
The University of Illinois Alumni Association Board of Directors has named Cedric D. Thurman, ’87 BUS, as its new chair. A UIAA Board member since 2018, he succeeds Norma J.
Remembering Stanley Ikenberry
In the days and weeks following the April 1st death of Stanley Oliver Ikenberry, the University of Illinois’ 14th president—its youngest at 44 and longest-serving at 16 years—family, colleagues and
Exit Interview
What are your feelings about leaving Illinois? Mixed emotions. Leading this institution has been the most profound experience of my 46 years in higher education. But, sometimes things happen. Back
Far and Away
Herb Chang, ’60 ENG, MS ’62 ENG, PHD ’64 ENG, was just 20 when he left Taiwan for the South Dakota School of Mines. “I found the school was not
In Class: Dining Advisor
I’m director of the undergraduate program in dietetics. Completing the program is the first step to becoming a registered dietitian. I do the academic advising for the program, and I
Cultural Concierge
There’s no mystery why “The Land of Lincoln” is the official state slogan of Illinois. Abraham Lincoln lived, worked and traveled across the state for nearly 30 years, rising from
Family tradition
She anchors the beating heart of Chicago five days a week, from god-awful early to 10 a.m., out in front of the breaking stories, the features and the crazy vignettes
