Illini Everywhere: Bulgarian Illini, Since 1911

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Since, at least 1911, Bulgarian students have attending the University of Illinois. Some early Bulgarian Illini have included chemists, civil engineers, electrical engineers, medical doctors, metallurgists, philanthropists, philatelists, singers, soldiers, and violinists too. Read on to learn more about early Bulgarian Illini!

Illini Everywhere: Mexican Illini, Since 1884

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"Al maestro y amigo con la admiración de siempre de Renato".
Since at least 1884, Mexican students have been attending the University of Illinois. Some early Mexican Illini have included actors, chemical engineers, civil engineers, dancers, instructors, mining engineers, musicians, newspaper editors, professors, transfer students, and writers too. Read on to learn more about early Mexican Illini!

University Hall (1871-1938)

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The Second Floor Plan of University Hall with Classrooms Labeled.
The turn of the century Illinois campus featured three towers along Green Street (seen above). While Altgeld Hall remains today, its two-towered peer building is gone. On Wednesday, September 13, 1871 the cornerstone was laid for the new multiple purpose University building later known as “University Hall”. The formal dedication... Read More

Illini Everywhere: Egyptian Illinois Illini, Since 1905

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Group Photo of 1908 Egyptian Club Members
Since 1905, there have been multiple student groups representing new Illini from south of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line also known as “Egyptian Illinois”. The Egyptians include many undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students who have contributed to the development of the State of Illinois. Read on to learn about... Read More

Campus Eateries and Hangouts: The Green Tea Pot

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Written by Anna Trammell Students today have an overwhelming number of dining options and they can stop in at any one of the numerous Starbucks or Espresso Royale locations for a cup of coffee or tea. In 1916 there were fewer options. The entrepreneurial women of Delta Gamma saw this as... Read More