Wednesday February 11, 2026

Book Challenges and School Libraries

Leah Gregory (Illinois Heartland Library System) and Emily Pickell (Champaign School District 4) join the Center for Children's Books in a discussion about the ways Illinois school libraries have been impacted by the rise of book challenges and bans nationally. The panel will be introduced by Interim Dean and Professor Emily Knox. 

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  Wang appointed associate dean for research

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  Knox authors new edition of Book Banning

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  Uba invited to share research at Net Inclusion 2026

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  Bertrand finds community in the Marching Illini and the iSchool

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• Wednesday

  February 4

  Making an Artist’s Book Workshop with Ben Blount

  3:00 - 5:00 PM

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  iSchool recognizes 2025 PhD milestones

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Other recent news

Illinois Cyber Security Scholarship Program extended with $513k award

January 14 2026

The National Science Foundation has extended the Illinois Cyber Security Scholarship Program (ICSSP) for one year with an award of $513,000, continuing support for students in The Grainger College of Engineering's Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering programs and master's students in the School of Information Sciences to study cybersecurity.

The Bulletin announces 2025 Blue Ribbon awards

January 9 2026

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (The Bulletin) has announced the 2025 Blue Ribbon awards, its annual selection of the best works in children's and young adult literature. Blue Ribbons are chosen annually by a committee of reviewers for The Bulletin and represent what they believe to be outstanding examples of youth literature.

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.