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Alumni & Friends

Welcome back SIB Alumni!

We’re thrilled to reconnect with our vibrant community of SIB graduates—your achievements, insights, and continued engagement are what make our legacy of discovery and impact so meaningful. Whether you’re here to share your story, mentor the next generation, or stay updated on the latest news and opportunities, we’re glad you’re part of the SIB family.

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SIB News

Illinois junior receives prestigious Udall Scholarship
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign junior R. Fisher Houston is one of 65 students nationwide awarded the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. This highly competitive scholarship program identifies future...
SIB undergraduate Rebecca Song poised to make an impact as a 2026 Community-Academic Scholar
The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute introduced their 2026 Community-Academic Scholars (CAS). Representing 23 majors and minors in seven colleges, the 19 scholars in this cohort encompass a diverse array of fields of study, from kinesiology to computer engineering to urban studies.This...
Former undergraduate researchers help uncover how plants respond to multiple environmental stressors
A newly published study in the Journal of Chemical Ecology offers new insight into how plants respond when faced with multiple environmental challenges at once. This work was led by former undergraduate researchers in the lab of...
Resurrecting resilience: Illinois scientists trace plant survival strategies across millions of years
A new publication by Assistant Professor in Plant Biology Rose Marks and Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) postdoctoral fellow Shawn Abrahams is reshaping how scientists understand one of...
Tigga Kingston named inaugural Shelford-Pitelka-Batzli Professor in Mammalian Ecology
 Family, colleagues, students, and friends gathered to celebrate Tigga Kingston on Tuesday, March 31 at the Illini Union as she became the inaugural Shelford-Pitelka-Batzli Professor in Mammalian Ecology. This endowed position...
Entomology faculty member Gene Robinson honored with 2026 Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign presents the Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership each year to distinguished faculty who enrich the intellectual vitality of the university and the broader community.The awards were presented in three categories — faculty...

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Please help us continue guiding the next generation of scientists.

You and your investment play an invaluable role in the success of our students, faculty, and staff. Your impact is evident in the cutting-edge discoveries and transformative educational experiences that have emerged from our school. 

As we continue to push the boundaries of scientific understanding, we would like to convey our gratitude to you for being instrumental in shaping the future of biological sciences and fostering a community committed to excellence by supporting our School through fellowships, scholarships, and essential upgrades to laboratories, classrooms, and technologies. 

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Celebrate excellence — nominate a fellow alumni for a distinguished alumni award!

Help us honor the remarkable achievements of School of Integrative Biology alumni! We’re seeking nominations for the Achievement Award and the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. Both are a chance to spotlight a fellow SIB grad whose professional success or exceptional contributions reflect the value of their Illinois education.

Know someone who inspires, leads, or makes an impact in their field? Submit your nomination by the deadline and give them the recognition they deserve within the SIB community!