The term Urbana 11 is a reference to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is commonly referred to as 'Illini'. The university is located in the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign in east-central Illinois. It was founded in 1867 and is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. It is also one of the most prestigious universities in the country, with a strong academic reputation and a wide range of research opportunities.