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Illinois Statistics Datathon

The 2026 Illinois Statistics Datathon is coming March 27. Gather your friends and set out on a new Datathon adventure today! 

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The 2026 Blackwell Summer Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the summer research program for undergraduate students at Illinois!

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Mehrdad Mohammadi
Mehrdad Mohammadi Recognized with Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award
 PhD student Mehrdad Mohammadi has been selected as a recipient of the Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award, a campus honor that recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming community at...
Stephen Portnoy
In Memoriam: Professor Stephen Portnoy
 Our beloved and esteemed colleague, Stephen Portnoy, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, passed away on December 28, 2025. His distinguished career leaves a lasting mark on the University of Illinois and...
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Kevin Armstrong Honored with College of LAS Staff Award
Kevin Armstrong has been selected as one of eight staff members and academic professionals to receive a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences award recognizing outstanding professional contributions, with honorees to be celebrated in a Spring 2026 ceremony. As facility operations coordinator for...
Young Joo Lee
PhD Student Young Joo Lee Wins 2025 KISS Outstanding Student Paper Award
 The Department of Statistics is proud to announce that PhD student Young Joo Lee has been selected as one of the winners of the 2025 Korean International Statistical Society (KISS) Outstanding Student Paper Award. This biennial honor recognizes exceptional...
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Women in Statistics and Data Science Panel highlights career perspectives and practical advice
 Illinois students gathered at the Illini Union on October 3 for the third annual Women in Statistics + Data Science panel. Organized by the Department of Statistics with support from the School of Information Sciences, the event invited panelists from across academia, research, and industry...

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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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