Tuesday January 20, 2026

First day of instruction - Spring 2026 semester

Classes begin for the Spring 2025 semester.

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  Rhinesmith elected to iSchools Board of Directors

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  Kemboi receives Knowledge Manager of the Year Award

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  Koval Scholarship validates Mohammed's challenging academic journey

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  Course partnership leads to new escape room for IGB's Mobile Learning Lab

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  Chun joins the academic affairs team

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  Benson awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant

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Other recent news

Bertrand finds community in the Marching Illini and the iSchool

January 7 2026

When BSIS+DS student Colin Bertrand steps onto the field with the Marching Illini, he isn't just performing; he's continuing a passion he's nurtured since childhood. He first encountered the Marching Illini as a young fan attending games, and the experience stuck with him. By the time he joined his high school drumline, his love for it had only grown. 

Library Trends examines library services for people living with dementia

December 16 2025

The iSchool at Illinois is pleased to announce the publication of Library Trends 74 (2) "Libraries, Library Services, and Persons Living with Dementia." Authors present research on the growing field of library services for people living with dementia and their caregivers, while a number of articles detail current library services that include reading, physical resource provision, and reminiscence.

Christine Nguyen Awarded Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship 2026

December 15 2025

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has awarded Christine Thuy Minh Nguyen the Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship to attend the 2026 ARL President’s Institute. Christine is a master of science in library and information science (LIS) student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign specializing in digital archives and data stewardship. She currently serves as a graduate assistant in the Research Data Service Unit of the University of Illinois Library, where she has developed a strong commitment to inclusive user experience and accessible digital design by leading a project to innovate change in current technical workflows.

The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books releases 2025 gift guide

December 10 2025

The iSchool at Illinois is pleased to announce that The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books has released their highly anticipated 2025 gift guide, just in time for holiday shopping.