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Statistics undergraduate researchers earn top honors at Undergraduate Research Symposium
Four statistics undergraduate researchers mentored by Teaching Associate Professor V.N. Vimal Rao were recognized with Outstanding Poster Presentation Awards at the 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium, the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week at the University of Illinois Urbana-...
Dave Zhao named recipient of the 2026 Campus Distinguished Promotion Award
 The Department of Statistics is pleased to announce that Dave Zhao has been selected to receive a 2026 Campus Distinguished Promotion Award in recognition of his promotion to full professor, effective August 2026.During its annual promotion review process, the...
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From biomedical research to clinical investigation, Illinois students begin summer programs at Mayo Clinic
This summer, 18 Illinois undergraduates will join researchers and clinical teams at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota. Alongside Mayo Clinic mentors, they will work in laboratories, clinical research settings, and healthcare environments, building professional relationships while...
Department of Statistics Honors Undergraduate Excellence in Research, Academics, and Service
The Department of Statistics is proud to recognize several undergraduate students for their outstanding achievements in research, academics, and service during the academic year.The Outstanding Undergraduate Research in Statistics Award, presented at the end of each semester,...
Department of Statistics Recognizes Kit Clement and Gökçe Dayanıklı with Excellence in Instruction Award
 The Department of Statistics is proud to announce that Kit Clement and Gökçe Dayanıklı have been selected as recipients of the Department of Statistics Award for Excellence in Instruction.The award recognizes consistently outstanding teaching by faculty members within the department and takes...
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Why Study Statistics?

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Take a walk with professor Karle Flanagan to learn why the study of statistics and data science is important today!

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Statistics Ambassador Blog: Choosing Statistics!

Sarah Michalec, Statistics undergraduate ambassador and senior studying Statistics and Economics, reflects on her academic journey and how she came to choose Stats at Illinois.

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