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Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

On and Off Campus, Students Experience Well-Rounded Curriculum

From being immersed in Japanese culture to providing medical attention to man’s best friend, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has hands-on programs to fulfill any educational interest. The flagship school of the University of Illinois system sits on a picturesque 1,400-acre campus that spans both Champaign and Urbana, which Thomas Gaines praised in his 1991 book The Campus as a Work of Art. UI offers an incredible selection of studies for undergraduates and graduate students... Read More »

Two Hospitals Care for Champaign-Urbana's Patients

No matter your ailment, you don’t have to go too far to get the best health care possible in Champaign-Urbana. The 254-bed Provena Covenant Medical Center has more than 250 doctors in nearly 40 areas of expertise contributing their services. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by national independent hospital ranking company HealthGrades, which placed the facility in the top 5 percent in the nation for patient safety in 2007 and has rated it five out of five stars for joint replacement surgery for three... Read More »
East Bradley Avenue

For First-Rate Real Estate, You Can Always Go Downtown

Nothing says “you’ve made it” to a young professional like a sweeping downtown loft. And Champaign-Urbana provides plenty of housing options for Illini graduating from student digs to something a little more luxurious, though the downtown scene also appeals to empty nesters looking to downsize once the kids are gone and families hoping to instill some urban spirit in their young ones. At One Main, the energy of downtown practically palpitates, so much that all of the units have sold. Luckily,... Read More »