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Matthew Singh
Faculty Profile: Getting to know Matthew Singh
 Matthew Singh, an assistant professor in the Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explores how nonlinear dynamics and machine learning can untangle the brain's complexity. His work develops personalized brain-stimulation strategies and tackles theoretical challenges in...
Datathon
2025 Datathon Winners Tackle Credit Risk and Customer Spending with Smart, Strategic Solutions
 Over 180 student teams filled the Campus Instructional Facility at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on March 28–30 to compete in the 2025 Illinois Statistics Datathon, one of the most anticipated data science competitions on campus. This year’s event, hosted in partnership with...
Ruoqi Yu
Faculty Profile: Getting to know Ruoqi Yu
 Ruoqi Yu, an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, devises statistical tools to extract truth from observational data. Her work sharpens policy and health research by turning correlation into credible causation.What...
Mehrdad
Mehrdad Mohammadi Wins International Graduate Achievement and Social Justice Awards
 Mehrdad Mohammadi, a Ph.D. candidate in statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has received the 2025 Illinois International Graduate Achievement Award. The honor recognizes his impactful international research and service that have made a meaningful difference both on...
Data Science DISCOVERY Workshop
Data Science DISCOVERY Workshop Connects Teachers with Cutting-Edge Tools
 On March 31, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors Karle Flanagan from the Department of Statistics and Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider from the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science collaborated with the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) for a...

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Campaign for Altgeld and Illini Halls

The University of Illinois has embarked on a project to restore and renovate Altgeld Hall and replace its neighbor across Wright Street, Illini Hall, with a new building. An investment in these spaces will directly benefit thousands of students and faculty members. The renovation of Altgeld and a new Illini Hall will provide students and faculty collaborative spaces that are essential for learning and discovery in the 21st century and make both buildings accessible to all students.

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