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Story category: University of Illinois
Twitter Helps Break News a Bit Too Quickly for UI Athletics
Story air date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
The University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team is nearing the start of a new season. But because of a new edict from the coach, you shouldn't expect to get any practice updates from players who use the social networking site Twitter. Rob McColley of the Champaign-Urbana website Smile Politely reports for AM 580.
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community life • recreation • technology • internet • University of IllinoisUI History Professor Recalls 1950's Ouster of University President
Story air date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Joseph White’s announcement last week that he would resign as President of the University of Illinois is not the only time a president at the university was forced out of office. 56 years ago… the Board of Trustees pressured George Stoddard into stepping down as President after a 7-year tenure marked by controversy. AM 580’s Jeff Bossert spoke with Professor Emeritus of History Winton Solberg on both the good and bad of Stoddard’s tenure:
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education • government • Illinois • University of IllinoisUI Professor's Innovations Make Him a MacArthur "Genius"
Story air date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
If you hear about someone pursuing their wildest dreams with a monetary windfall, the first thing to come to mind might be a lottery winner. But as AM 580’s Tom Rogers reports, the latest half-millionaire in Illinois has worked hard for the reward.
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education • health care • technology • University of IllinoisNewly Formed UI Board of Trustees Meets, Votes on Admissions Reforms
Story air date: Friday, September 11, 2009
Six people with diverse backgrounds came together for the first time at the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus Thursday, and left their meeting as members of the school’s Board of Trustees. The goal for them and their fellow members… reforming admissions and deciding if the current University leadership can guide that process. AM 580’s Jeff Bossert reports:
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government • Illinois • University of IllinoisRichard Herman Says He Intends to Stay
Story air date: Friday, August 14, 2009
The man in charge of the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus says he intends to stay put as long as he’s wanted. Chancellor Richard Herman’s name was attached to some of the controversial admissions decisions based on inquiries from university trustees or influential politicians. Now the U of I is disowning the so-called Category I clout list and trustees have either resigned or have been asked to do so. Herman and president Joseph White also find themselves facing calls to step down. Herman told AM 580's Tom Rogers he still has the support of a broad constituency.
