Feb. 07, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Lawyer, entrepreneur and University of Illinois graduate Carmen Rossi speaks with Vince Lara in the College of Applied Health Sciences about his gift to Recreation, Sport and Tourism. Editor’s note: To reach Vince Lara-Cinisomo, email vinlara@illinois.edu. Related news
May 06, 2019 | Anna Flanagan Projects in Freer Hall and the Speech and Hearing Science Building will create new classroom, research and administrative space. Conducting 21st century research and instruction in 20th century space can be challenging. Architects designing buildings 40 to 100 years ago could never have imagined the scope of the investigations in which faculty would be engaged, […]
May 06, 2019 | Anna Flanagan Kevin Fritz heard the word “can’t” frequently when he was a child. Today, he is an accomplished attorney in a prestigious Chicago law firm. He described his journey to independence in accepting the 2018 Harold Scharper Award from the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services. Kevin Fritz’s disability […]
May 06, 2019 | Anna Flanagan Microsoft knows first-hand the excellence of the STEM disciplines at Illinois, thanks to its director of university relations, three-time alumnus Harold Javid. In hopes of gaining more outstanding employees, the company funded a year-long initiative called Accessibility Lighthouse Program that seeks to build a clear career path for students […]
March 08, 2019 | Anna Flanagan Chicago’s Large Lot Program is a neighborhood stabilization initiative that is part of the city’s Green Healthy Neighborhoods Plan Dr. Bill Stewart has long been interested in what he calls “place making,” the transformation of environments into desirable places that promote health, happiness, and well-being. His research has focused […]
Students learn about themselves and the world around them during course-related trip to popular tourism destinations.
The Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) is making it possible for students with disabilities to fully participate in the Illinois experience, including studying abroad.
Mannie Jackson has been lauded for his sharp business sense and entrepreneurial spirit. Of All his many achievements, however, Mr. Jackson says his most important is being a philanthropist.
If it seems that falls are inevitable, there is good news: falls can be prevented if you know your risk level, where your weaknesses lie, and how to improve those weaknesses.
Research shows that the more language-rich interactions children have with their parents, the faster they learn words and the better they understand them. Toys can help facilitate language-rich interactions.