Toymaker
Many people can trace a line from their current occupations back to some childhood interest. In the case of toy designer Michael J. Lichodziejewski, ’92 FAA, there is practically a
Money Smart by U of I Community Credit Union
Originally recorded on November 12, 2025, this session from the U of I Community Credit Union explores the connection between financial and physical well-being. Certified Financial Coaches Susan Toalson McGinty,
In Class: Ethical Guide
I teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Gies College of Business. One of my main courses is Business 101, which the college requires of all incoming freshman and sophomore
What Happened to the Child I Used to Be?
Originally recorded on November 6, 2025, this webinar features Professor Brent W. Roberts exploring what psychology reveals about how much of our childhood selves we carry into adulthood. He examines
My Alma Mater: By Design
I decided to study architecture in college because I was inspired and mentored by my high school architectural drawing teacher, and I chose to attend Illinois for one main reason:
A Material Guy
Taeghwan Hyeon, PHD ’96 LAS, received the university’s 2025 Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement. As director of the Center for Nanoparticle Research in the
Alumni Interview: Rebecca Rusch
If I have to label myself, I consider myself an explorer. Athletics has been the lens for it, but I want to explore not only the world but what I’m
New Insights and Enduring Principles for Building Strong Families
Few things in life are as rewarding—or as challenging—as family relationships. In this insightful webinar, Professor Allen Barton shares research-based findings on what strengthens families and what can strain them.
Illinois Alumni Magazine Wins Top Honors at the Eddie & Ozzie Awards
At this year’s Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards, Illinois Alumni earned two national honors, celebrating the power of its storytelling and design in the magazine publishing world. These wins underscore Illinois Alumni’s commitment to
Winning Shot
Imagine a close-up of a basketball and two NBA centers leaping straight toward you mid-jump ball. Or a Stanley Cup face-off, viewed up from ice level. Spectacular images like these
