Thursday December 18, 2025

Final exams end

Final examination period, December 12-18 (weekdays only). 

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  Rhinesmith elected to iSchools Board of Directors

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• Monday

  December 15

  Deepanshu Malhotra's Preliminary Exam

  2:00 - 4:00 PM

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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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• Tuesday

  January 20

  First day of instruction - Spring 2026 semester

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Other recent news

Benson awarded Fulbright Specialist Grant

December 19 2025

iSchool Affiliate Professor Sara Benson, copyright librarian and associate professor at the University Library, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant. 

Kemboi receives Knowledge Manager of the Year Award

December 19 2025

PhD student Gladys Kemboi has been awarded the Knowledge Manager of the Year Award from CILIP, the UK's library and information association. This is an international award that recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution and excellence in the discipline of knowledge management through their work and professionalism.

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.