New Solar Farm Delivers Sun’s Energy To U Of I Campus
The new solar farm is the first solar power installation in east central Illinois large enough to be considered "utility grade", generating enough electricity to power 700 average American homes.
U of I’s Liberal Arts College Institutes 5% Mid-Year Spending Cut
Citing the ongoing state budget impasse, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences asked its more than 60 units across the U of I Urbana campus Friday to reduce spending by about 5%.
VICE Ranks Three Illinois Schools Among Nations Most “Militarized”
An SIU spokesperson expressed surprise at the use of the term "militarized", but said its #23 ranking shows that the university offers "relevant degrees" for people in the military community. The University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign campus ranked #83 in the same report.
U Of I Urbana Campus Unveils New Plan To Shrink Carbon Footprint
The update of a plan first issued in 2010 outlines new short-term objectives aimed at reaching the goal of a carbon neutral campus by 2050 --- and officials are considering a proposal to move that goal up by 15 years.
Provost: U of I Urbana Campus Coping With State Budget Impasse
Interim Provost Edward Feser says the University of Illinois Urbana campus is making cuts in both administration and faculty hiring, as part of efforts to cope with the state budget impasse.