The Research Park at the University of Illinois was created by the University of Illinois to advance its economic development mission. The University allocated 200 acres adjacent to central campus for development of the technology park. Fox/Atkins is the private development partner. Within 10 years the Research Park transformed agricultural green field land from fish ponds and swine facilities into a vibrant technology park with 12 buildings housing 90 companies and 1400 employees. EnterpriseWorks, the incubator managed by the University of Illinois, provides strong entrepreneurial support including an entrepreneur-in-residence program to help advance new companies. The corporations have research relationships with the University that have resulted in sponsored research, curriculum and teaching contributions, faculty consulting, and sub-contracting of federal grants.

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated to the advancement of education, research, and public engagement through the pursuit of excellence and innovation in the performing arts.

State Farm Center is your ticket to fun! Events ranging from concerts, Broadway shows, comedy and athletics. From rock shows to Broadway to family shows to Fighting Illini basketball and much more, State Farm Center has hosted the top names in show business, as well as, numerous University and community events. Performers and events hosted at State Farm Center include The Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, U2, Frank Sinatra, “Les Miserables,” Bob Hope, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Aerosmith, Reba McEntire, Tina Turner, “Cats,” Bill Cosby, University of Illinois Commencement, The Harlem Globetrotters, Bruce Springsteen, “Sesame Street Live!” and countless others. State Farm Center opened on March 2, 1963, and continues to attract attention for its design and construction. Four hundred feet across, it at one time was one of the only two-edge supported domes in the world. The roof is supported by 614 miles of one-quarter inch steel wire wrapped at the base of the dome under intensive pressure. The architect was Max Abramovitz, a distinguished University of Illinois alumnus. His firm also designed the United Nations Buildings, much of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Illinois’ own Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. In seating capacity, State Farm Center ranks among the great arenas of major cities. It has nearly 15,500 permanent seats, but when portable chairs are placed on the floor for an in-the-round performance there is a potential of up to 16,500 depending on the size of the stage. The third largest Illinois arena outside of The United Center in Chicago and Allstate Arena in Rosemont, State Farm Center continues to present the hottest and most exciting performers and events in the world!

Located on the University of Illinois campus in Urbana-Champaign, Krannert Art Museum is the second largest general fine arts museum in Illinois. The museum’s exhibitions and programs offer dynamic points of connection for students, researchers, educators, and the community.

On the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The stadium is dedicated as a memorial to the Illinois men who died in World War I and World War II. The stadium is primarily used as the home of the University's football team.

Blue Waters is one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world. It can complete more than 1 quadrillion calculations per second on a sustained basis and more than 13 times that at peak speed. The peak speed is almost 3 million times faster than the average laptop. Blue Waters is also the fastest supercomputer at a university anywhere in the world.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign community of students, scholars, and alumni is changing the world. With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who desire to make a significant, societal impact.

The role of the garden in Japan House's environment and teachings is almost impossible to calculate. For many people, wandering through the Arboretum and coming upon the gardens is their first exposure to Japan House. Others might come to Japan House for a tea ceremony and then learn how integral the garden is in welcoming them and preparing them for the experience of tea. Without a doubt Japan House could not teach its lessons without the James and Lorene Bier Gardens. Their generosity has been an incredible gift to all of us and without them we would not have the experiential cultural resource that is Japan House & Gardens.