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Illinois professors aim to make architecture education accessible to blind students

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Professors in the School of Architecture were inspired by a legally blind architecture student to transform the educational experience for all blind and low-vision students.

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Illinois announces first dual-credit initiative

The university will offer its popular general education courses directly to high school students across Illinois — at no cost to those students.

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Looking back on the Illinois-led MRI breakthrough

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is an indispensable tool in modern medicine. And it’s only possible because of fundamental nuclear physics research conducted 75 years ago at Illinois.

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25 Nobel Prizes
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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