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‘Hot Ones’ host Sean Evans named 2026 Commencement speaker

Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show host and Illinois alumnus Sean Evans will serve as the Commencement speaker on Saturday, May 16. Evans graduated from Illinois with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2008.

Find out more about Evans’ time at Illinois

Illini Success report highlights increase in employment, starting salaries for recent Illinois grads

Recent graduates from Illinois achieved high rates of employment and continuing education along with an increase in starting salaries and signing bonuses. The data also spotlights the university’s role in keeping top talent in the state of Illinois after graduation.

Read more about the successful outcomes of Illinois graduates

Cancer Center at Illinois earns prestigious National Cancer Institute designation

The National Cancer Institute designated the Cancer Center at Illinois as a Basic Cancer Center, the first such designation in 40 years, affirming Illinois’ excellence in merging oncology, engineering, and basic science.

Read more about the Cancer Center at Illinois

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