Elyssa Cherney

Nearly half of all undergraduate applicants declined to submit ACT or SAT scores to Illinois' largest university during the pandemic-altered admissions cycle — the first time in decades that students...

Colleges and universities across the state are betting on a more complete return to in-person learning this fall, but it's not clear if those plans will come to fruition at...

Last year, Eric Benda and his college friends flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a rejuvenating spring break trip, an experience he described as "one of the best weeks of...

They arrived on foot, in cars and on buses, with tears, excitement and face masks. They were greeted by enthusiastic teachers, temperature checks and distanced desks. Most had not been...

The saliva-based COVID-19 test developed by University of Illinois researchers has obtained federal emergency use authorization, a highly anticipated stamp of approval that confirms its accuracy and enables broader distribution...