Undergraduate Programs

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

2020-05-17

Blue and orange confetti flies in the air.

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology celebrated its outstanding graduates with a virtual convocation. The ceremony included a slide show about students and their future plans, shout-outs from MCB faculty, and remarks from MCB Director Milan Bagchi and Tina Knox,...

MCB undergraduates receive awards from the Beckman Institute

2020-05-11

Beckman Institute tower framed by blooming trees.

Three undergraduate students in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology were among the recipients of the 2020 Beckman Institute student awards and fellowships, which provide research experience. The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, as well as other scholarship and memorial funds provided...

CDB Professor receives campus teaching award

2020-02-27

David Rivier, Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, has been selected as the recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Brenda Wilson named Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

2020-02-21

Brenda Wilson, Professor of Microbiology and Associate Director for MCB Undergraduate Education has been elected to the 2020 Class of Academy Fellows.

Professor William Brieher receives LAS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

2019-04-24

Professor William Brieher has been selected by an awards committee to receive the LAS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, alongside four other professors at Illinois. This honor grants the recipients $1,000 to support their teaching and research, while a one-time increment of $2,...

A new light on learning

2019-03-12

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology creates an inspiring new space for instruction and advising.

Professional development workshop aimed at empowering women for successful careers

2018-03-15

MCB faculty and staff presented strategies for success at the recent Women's Career Institute event held on February 24, 2018.

Dr. Brenda Wilson honored with the Dr. Larine Y. Cowen Leadership in Diversity Award

2018-07-24

The Celebration of Diversity program is an annual event that brings together campus and community leaders to affirm their collective support for an inclusive society and community. This event celebrates the achievements of faculty, academic professionals and civil service employees who make...

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology recognizes professor's dedication, talent, and effectiveness in teaching.

2017-05-25

Dr. Prasanth’s primary teaching responsibility has been the creation and delivery of MCB 400 Cancer Cell Biology, one of the most popular undergraduate elective courses. She is consistently ranked as excellent by her students each semester.

Dr. Supriya Prasanth, associate professor of cell and developmental biology, awarded the Lynn M. Martin Award for Distinguished Women Teachers

2017-05-09

Named for the founder of the award, the Lynn M. Martin Award for Distinguished Women Teachers is designated to promote exceptional achievement in undergraduate teaching by women. Two awards (one for Teaching Assistants and one for Faculty members) are awarded by the College of Liberal Arts and...

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