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Impact and Innovation at Illinois

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Alma Therapeutics partnership launches to accelerate translational research

A new public-private partnership between Illinois and healthcare investment firm Deerfield Management to translate breakthrough science into life-saving therapeutics launched under the name Alma Therapeutics.

Learn more about the world-class research being leveraged at Illinois

Prairie Research Institute partners with Illinois EPA to strengthen community groundwater protection

Led by Illinois State Water Survey and Illinois State Geological Survey researchers at the U. of I., the project provides scientific expertise in mapping and modeling to aid in protecting community water supplies.

Beckman researchers find new brain region involved in scene memory and navigation

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the U. of I. have identified a new brain region related to how we navigate our world and remember spatial details.

Learn more about the groundbreaking discoveries happening at Illinois

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Sociology professor and graduate student Sohee Shin co-wrote a study on race-based differences in hypertension and unemployment.

Study examines racial disparities in unemployment, hypertension risks

Experience Our Community

Champaign-Urbana

Champaign-Urbana has been named among the top 10 college towns in the country and ranked a top city for recent graduates. Visitors and locals enjoy inspiring food, art, music, artisans, parks, markets and festivals.
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Krannert Art Museum

Discover Krannert Art Museum's diverse collection, vibrant exhibitions and engaging programs. As the second-largest fine art museum in the state, the museum features over 11,000 artworks and a strong connection between the university and its community.
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Spurlock Museum

The Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, a regional hub for global cultural and archaeological collections, offers something for everyone — performances, lectures and visits. Its nine permanent exhibits showcase historical and contemporary cultures from around the world, while special exhibitions spark unique programs and events.
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, one of the nation's top university performance venues, spans seven acres with four theaters and an outdoor amphitheater. Designed by Illinois alumnus Max Abramovitz, it has been a hub for thrilling and diverse performances since 1969.
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Illini Union

The Illini Union is the student union for the university and the official home for student organizations, meetings, events, programs, activities and more since 1941. The Union houses study spaces, restaurant and retail options, a recreation room, a hotel, and campus organizations that promote student success.
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University Library

The University Library is one of the largest library collections in the country. It has approximately 30 subject libraries, area studies centers and special collections across campus and houses more than 15 million volumes and 24 million items.
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Illinois Aboretum

The Illinois Arboretum provides a space for hands-on learning and research, as well as a natural environment for the entire community to enjoy. Throughout the year, the arboretum hosts community 5K/10K races, student events, and private gatherings.
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Research Park

Research Park brings more than 100 global companies and startups to campus, creating jobs and internships for students and graduates. Its EnterpriseWorks tech incubator supports entrepreneurs and new businesses, and the park hosts more than 200 community events each year.
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Cultural Centers

University cultural houses and resource centers are open to all and provide the community with space to gather and share the experiences of a rich and diverse tapestry of cultures. The centers and houses also provide a network of programs and support services promoting individual, social, cultural and academic well-being.
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