ABE Young Alumni Award recipient advances aviation’s future innovation
During her senior year of high school, Anna Oldani visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and was impressed by the engineering program and the opportunities the school offered. After a conversation with the admissions office, she knew Illinois was the right fit.
Global executive, prolific author, and family man: ABE distinguished alumni award recipient reflects on a lifetime of purpose and passion
Paul Wallem turned 91 earlier this year, but that hasn’t slowed him down one bit.
From farm roots to paying it forward: Jim and Ellen Holmes invest in Illinois students
Jim and Ellen Holmes have devoted their lives to service — first to their country and now to the next generation of students.
Jim Holmes grew up on a small Angus cattle farm near Dunlap, Illinois, where problem-solving was part of everyday life.
ACES’ Temple Grandin honored with University of Illinois Alumni Achievement Award
Renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate Temple Grandin has been selected to receive a 2025 University of Illinois Alumni Achievement Award
New U. of I. scholarship honors Washington County farmer, journalist Phil B. Jones
The family of Phil B. Jones, a respected Washington County farmer and community leader, is pleased to announce the creation of the Phil B.
From farm fields to lecture halls: A career shaped by agriculture and academia
If you look closely at the marble staircases in Mumford Hall, you’ll see imprints worn into the stone—evidence of generations of students passing through, their footsteps leaving a mark.