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Stanley Ikenberry, former U of I System president who left a strong legacy, has passed away
Stanley O. Ikenberry, 1935 - 2025

Stanley Ikenberry, former U of I System president who left a strong legacy, has passed away

Stanley O. Ikenberry, who became the youngest president in the University of Illinois history in 1979 and later returned to the presidency in an interim capacity, died Tuesday at age 90 in Boca Grande, Florida. 

Sixteen employees honored with 2025 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award
Campus Instructional Facility photographed at night by Fred Zwicky

Sixteen employees honored with 2025 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award

Sixteen academic professionals and civil service staff members have received the Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award recognizing exceptional performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  

Book by Professor John Lynn explores surrender from the middle ages to the present
portrait of history professor emeritus John A. Lynn adjacent to image of book cover

Book by Professor John Lynn explores surrender from the middle ages to the present

History professor emeritus John A. Lynn examines surrender and the treatment of prisoners of war as an ever-evolving aspect of war that reflects and defines the nature of society, culture, and conflict. 

Experts on Reagan National Airport: ‘Something was missed’
A plane prepares to land as other planes wait on a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on February 4. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

Experts on Reagan National Airport: ‘Something was missed’

CNN (April 1) Congestion remains an issue at Reagan National Airport, according to U. of I. professor Phillip Ansell. He said because of rapid growth air traffic nearly doubles every 15 to 20 years. 

Why were Venezuelan immigrants sent to El Salvador?
Illinois anthropology professor Ellen Moodie describes the agreement between current U.S. and Salvadoran administrations that has allowed hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to be deported from the U.S. and detained in an El Salvador “terrorism confinement center.”

Why were Venezuelan immigrants sent to El Salvador?

Professor Ellen Moodie describes the agreement between U.S. and Salvadoran administrations allowing hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to be deported from the U.S. and detained in an El Salvador 'terrorism confinement center.' 

Study: Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert CO2 into useful products
A research team led by food science and human nutrition professor Yong-Su Jin combined the special attributes of E. coli with the photosynthetic capabilities of microalgae to take in carbon dioxide and convert it to useful biological chemicals.  Credit: Photo by Craig Pessman

Study: Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert CO2 into useful products

The successful production of these compounds is a proof-of-concept that the system works, said study lead Yong-Su Jin. 'We can also imagine that we can use this approach to make other valuable proteins such as insulin.'

Staff shortages exceed those for teachers in many Illinois public schools
stock photo of hands doing school work with pen and calculator. Photo by Pexels from Pixabay

Staff shortages exceed those for teachers in many Illinois public schools

The pandemic exacerbated teacher shortages, but a new study of Illinois public schools indicates that need for other certificated staff such as teacher’s aides and social workers may have been a far greater problem for some schools. 

Late rally sends Illini past Western Illinois Leathernecks
Adisyn Caryl helped out for Illinois, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a double, a walk an RBI and also recording the walkoff double.

Late rally sends Illini past Western Illinois Leathernecks

At the plate, the Fighting Illini were paced by Eileen Donahue, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a home run, a walk and two RBI. Stevie Meade compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 3-for-5 with two RBI. 

Three Illinois faculty named AAAS Fellows
portraits of Cann, Link and Wheeler

Three Illinois faculty named AAAS Fellows

Animal sciences professor Isaac Cann, chemistry professor Stephan Link and animal sciences professor Matthew Wheeler are among the 471 scientists, engineers and innovators chosen by their peers for their distinguished achievements. 

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