January 19th has seen significant moments in Illinois history that reflect the state’s rich cultural and educational evolution. On this day in 1881, the student newspaper at Illinois Industrial University in Urbana proudly announced a pivotal change on its masthead: the institution’s name would now be referred to as the University of Illinois. This shift stemmed from debates among stu... https://will.illinois.edu/illinoishistory/story/january-19-illinois-history-minute