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
My Alma Mater: Cameraman
Growing up in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett, I had absolutely no ties to the film industry, and yet, for more than 20 years, I’ve made a living as a
Illini 411: What was the U of I’s smallest graduating class?
A: Although, at 20 members, the University’s first graduating class (1872) was this close to fitting in a clown car, the Class of 1874 has them beat. The third graduating
At the Movies
Half a century ago, on May 5, 1975, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert, ’64 MEDIA, became the first movie critic to win a Pulitzer Prize. He soon joined his crosstown
Illini 411: I assume the U. of I. was originally known simply as the University of Illinois. When was Urbana-Champaign added and why?
A: Actually, the U. of I. was originally called the Illinois Industrial University—a reflection of its land-grant roots as an agriculture and engineering school. The I.I.U. changed its name to
