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Class of 2024: University of Illinois
Check out how the University of Illinois integrated an eye-catching, versatile video wall solution for the Campus Instructional Facility that fulfilled standard communications needs during the day and served as a vibrant canvas for evening and weekend programming.
New UI Fine and Applied Arts dean selected
Jun. 27—CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied Arts has selected Jacob Pinholster, currently serving as a dean at Arizona State University, to lead the college. Pending UI trustee approval, Pinholster will take over the position on Sept. 16. He is the executive dean for enterprise design in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU, and the founding ...
Teacher of the Week: Nick Schulze, music, Franklin STEAM Academy, Champaign
Jun. 27—Email nominations to Anthony Zilis at For the last 13 years, Nick Schulze has worked to help Unit 4 students develop enthusiasm for music, first at the district's two high schools and now at Franklin STEAM Academy, where he serves as orchestra director. The Vandalia native, who won a Shining Star Award from the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation last month, makes sure to create a ...
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