2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (609+ words) The Education Justice Project is an initiative seeking to build a model college-in-prison program. Beyond offering higher education courses to incarcerated students, the program offers activities and resources to enrich learning and develop soft skills to prepare students for civilian…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (609+ words) College is often portrayed as a clean slate, but for some townies, it can feel like an already filled page. While other students are adjusting to a new environment, townies are balancing family and old friendships with new routines and…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (808+ words) With numerous niches and increasing relevance, sustainability has become linked to many student-led organizations across campus. The Green Leadership Council connects these groups through monthly meetings and events, where they work towards creating environmental change on campus." The council also…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (620+ words) Four out of five Illinois-resident University graduates secured their first post-graduate destination within Illinois, according to the 2023-24 Illini Success report. Some of these students moved to Chicago, others moved all over the state and some stayed in Champaign-Urbana. Kane Rubel…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (655+ words) It's hard to imagine a time when the island bus stop on Green Street wasn't conveniently situated in front of the Illini Union. But before the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement project reshaped the traffic lanes, the popular transit stop looked very…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (649+ words) The United States Department of Education announced in March 2023 that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms wouldn't be available until December. The department normally releases the forms on Oct. 1. It resulted in chaos. Families experienced difficulties due to…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (556+ words) Being a gardener may seem simple " you just need a plot of land, some seeds and a lot of effort. But the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners go beyond the basics, not just in botanical skills, but in community service as…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (697+ words) While it rests on the outskirts of campus, Japan House is still one of the most popular spots at the University. It was voted the Best Date Spot in the Best of CU 2026. There's a reason for that. Japan House…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (472+ words) I relish the fact that I'm a product of Illinois public schooling. My education has been built almost entirely in institutions meant to serve the public. That's what a land-grant university like ours is supposed to do: provide accessible education…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (789+ words) Hidden away near the north end of campus sits something many college students might overlook " a high school." Between engineering buildings and the bustle of Green Street, teenagers operate alongside University students daily. For those who attend University Laboratory High…...