06/25/2026
Take a look at this article in C&EN, where ChBE grad student Vijay Shah shares his thoughts on incorporating green principles in engineering, during the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference he attended earlier this month. Proud to see one of our students taking part in such an impactful conversation on sustainability!
The future of chemistry is green
What was considered a niche field 30 years ago is quietly transforming the future of chemistry and exciting students
05/15/2026
If you are unable to attend Sunday's convocation ceremony, we invite you to join us online and celebrate the achievements of our ChBE graduates! The ceremony will be streamed live on our website, which will promptly begin at 9:30 am.
This year's keynote speaker is Dennis M. Houston (BS 74), who retired from Exxon Mobil in 2010 after more than 35 years of company service and about 40 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Please to refer to our website for additional details and the livestream link: https://chbe.illinois.edu/academics/convocation
05/01/2026
Congratulations to GSAC on hosting an award-winning exhibit at this year's Engineering Open House! The exhibit, Fueling the Future: From Chemistry to Cars, received the Environmental and Sustainability Efforts Award and the Forging the Future Theme Award. We are so proud of these students for all of the time and effort that they put into this two-day event!
https://chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories/GSAC-exhibit-receives-two-awards-Engineering-Open-House
04/23/2026
A historic milestone.
The Cancer Center at Illinois has been designated a Basic Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, the first designation of this kind in nearly 40 years.
This recognition places CCIL among the most elite cancer research institutions in the country and reflects a bold, interdisciplinary approach that is redefining how we understand, detect, and treat cancer.
This a major step forward for the future of cancer research. Here at ChBE, we are proud to be part of this moment! Cancer Center at Illinois
