At the University of Illinois, I see the future of innovation every day — and it’s being built in dorm rooms, campus labs and late-night co-working sessions by students eager to create something new.

Built as a casual collectible card RPG, Trickcal: Chibi Go blends turn-based combat with light auto-chess mechanics, wrapped in a low-pressure, easy-to-pick-up format. Daily tasks take just minutes, ...