Academic Freedom at UIUC: Communism and University Politics

Written by Nick Hopkins Intellectual exploration has been a central tenant of secondary education in the United States and at the University of Illinois for their duration. UIUC’s nearly 150-year history has been punctuated by points of conflict between university administration, faculty, and students concerning academic freedom. These differences correspond... Read More

Thanksgiving at the University

Written by Leanna Barcelona As Thanksgiving approaches, the Archives brings a historical perspective to this holiday that is often forgotten during the hustle and bustle of modern life. Unlike previous generations, current students can appreciate their full week of break at home while past students could not even leave campus... Read More

School of Military Aeronautics, 1917-18

Written by Angela Jordan The last of four posts written for “WWI and Champaign County” of the Town & Gown Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Student Life & Culture Archives and the Champaign County Historical Archives. Research for this post contributed by Maggie Cornelius. Besides ROTC and SATC, the... Read More