By Illinois Online For many adults, the path to a bachelor’s degree isn’t a straight line. Careers take off, families grow and responsibilities shift – and sometimes, college plans get paused. The University of Illinois is helping learners pick that path back up with the launch of its new online Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree-completion […]
Author: Alyssa Marie Aiello
Illinois Launches Fully Online M.S. in Game Development
The University of Illinois is expanding its nationally acclaimed portfolio of online graduate programs with a new opportunity for creative problem-solvers and technical thinkers. The Master of Science in Game Development is a fully online degree built for students who want to turn their passion for interactive media into meaningful careers across game development, animation, […]
Illinois Launching Two New Online Graduate Certificates in Environmental and Engineering Geology
By Illinois Online The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is expanding its online offerings with two innovative programs, designed to meet the growing demand for advanced skills in environmental and engineering geology. Launching in spring 2026, the graduate certificate programs in Engineering Geology & Subsurface Investigations and Environmental Remediation & Compliance will provide targeted, workforce-driven training […]
Two Translation & Interpreting Studies Alumni To Speak at Online Careers Event
The Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies at the University of Illinois will host its next TIS Career Talk: Exploring the World of Interpreting on Tuesday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. This online event is opening to the public. Anyone who’s interested in interpreting or translation can register for the event. This interactive […]
Illinois Launches Two New Online Graduate Degrees in Public Health and Health Administration
Applications open mid-August for Spring and Fall 2026 start dates. By Illinois Online The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is excited to launch two new online graduate programs, designed for changemakers in public health and healthcare leadership. Beginning in Spring 2026, students will have the opportunity to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) Online and […]
The University of Illinois’ Online Programs Earns Top Rankings Across Multiple Graduate Programs
Forbes Advisor 2025 lists Illinois as a national leader in affordability, student outcomes, and career success. By Illinois Online The University of Illinois has once again affirmed its leadership in online education, earning multiple top honors in Forbes Advisor’s July 2025 rankings of the best online degrees. Illinois was recognized not only for affordability but […]
College of Media offers new online degree completion program: BA in Media
Have you always been drawn to the power of media – whether through storytelling, advertising, journalism or film – but never had the chance to finish your degree? The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign now offers a way to turn that passion into a credential that can move your career forward. The College of Media’s new […]
CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science Program Receives USGIF Accreditation
The Online MS in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science at the University of Illinois has received prestigious accreditation from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). This recognition places Illinois among just 23 universities nationwide offering USGIF-accredited programs, ensuring students gain industry-recognized expertise in AI, data processing, and geospatial intelligence. Whether you’re looking to advance […]
College of Education’s Online Master’s in Education Programs Are No. 3 in the Nation
The College of Education at Illinois‘ Online Master’s in Education Programs once again have earned a prestigious spot among the nation’s best. The Online Ed.M Programs ranked No. 3 (tie) out of 313 institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs. The online master’s degree options from the Department […]
From Online Classmates to Published Authors: A Story of Collaboration and Passion
Online education is sometimes perceived as a solitary experience. But for Charlie Hoffmann and Sean Baptist, graduates of the College of Applied Health Sciences’ Recreation, Sport, and Tourism (RST) online master’s program at the University of Illinois, it was the beginning of an artistic partnership. Despite never meeting in person, Hoffmann — recreation director for […]