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At the Dean's Distinguished Lecture, Tsu-Jae Liu discussed how engineering colleges can prepare students for socially responsible, sustainable and impactful innovation.

The community development in Urbana was intentionally designed to promote healing and recovery for survivors of homelessness.

John Thode, director of entrepreneurship at the Discovery Partners Institute, shares how the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship is positioned to turn what moves through the Urbana-to-Chicago innovation corridor into ventures that launch and scale.

Grainger Engineering faculty are helping define the future of engineering education, setting new standards for AI fluency and responsibility through curricular innovation, human-centered teaching, and a commitment to ensuring AI strengthens learning without compromising rigor.

Her service has included membership in Women in Engineering; Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society; Engineering Open House; and numerous campus organizations.

Three of the seven finalist teams were from the U. of I., with Rapid Analytix Division earning second place and $50,000 in funding.