Popular U. of I. Songs

While some historic University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign songs may not be as familiar to younger generations, others are still actively sung on campus today, especially at spirited events like football games. Below are a few of the most iconic and well-loved Illinois songs from over the years. "Illinois: By Thy Rivers Gently Flowing" and "Alma Mater" are two songs given their own page. Marching Illini Songs and Other Songs pages colocate several songs for easy access. Each song has a unique place within University culture!

For more information, explore the Collections of U. of I. Songs section as each collection contains a variety of these songs, and the Resources for Further Research page for recordings, sheet music, and further reading.