May 16, 2025

Top of Mind: May 2025

Grainger Engineering's strong startup culture was on full display at our Technology Entrepreneur Center’s annual Cozad New Venture Challenge, with more than 600 students from 12 colleges and 48 majors participating — the largest cohort since its inception 25 years ago. Plus: two faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; DNA origami guides new possibilities in the fight against pancreatic cancer; prestigious Truman Scholarship awarded to junior; and more.

April 18, 2025

Top of Mind: April 2025

As World Quantum Day festivities close during the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, The Grainger College of Engineering celebrates quantum milestones while looking forward to the future. Plus: a fireside chat with alumnus Vilas Dhar; Grainger engineers honored with Alumni Award for Distinguished Service; research team advances sustainability in chemical engineering; engineered gut bacteria could transform how we treat disease; and more.

March 26, 2025

Top of Mind: March 2025

Born from The Grainger College of Engineering, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine has achieved full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education — an endorsement of its innovative, engineering-driven model of medical education. Plus: seven Illinois Grainger engineers elected to NAE class of 2025; introducing light-activated, bioprinted heart tissue; killing a nuclear watchdog's independence threatens disaster; and more.