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  • The Colonnade on the UIS campus

    Trustees support UIS pilot plan to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students

    Jul 20, 2023 11:30 am

    The pilot program, which takes effect in the 2024 fall semester, will be offered to students in St. Charles and St. Louis counties in Missouri, including much of the St. Louis metropolitan area, and Scott County in Iowa, which includes the Davenport area.

  • Illinois Innovation Network logo

    IIN awards inaugural round of social innovation seed grants

    Jul 17, 2023 2:15 pm

    The funding for this Illinois Innovation Network progam is provided by the University of Illinois System, and designed to translate research into projects that directly affect lives, address critical social problems, and build trusted partnerships in communities across Illinois.

  • people joining hands at a business table

    UIS to establish Institute for Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice

    Jul 17, 2023 10:15 am

    As part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the new institute will offer academic programs, develop community partnerships and outreach, and conduct research to help address social justice issues in central Illinois and beyond.

  • Illinois Innovation Network logo with image of the state with pins noting hub locations

    Illinois Innovation Network awards seed grants to four new projects

    Jul 6, 2023 11:00 am

    The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) awarded nearly $120,000 in seed grants to four research teams this month. The funding is part of IIN’s Sustaining Illinois program, which is designed to increase collaborative research among the state’s public universities.

  • Two professionally dressed women visit at an event

    Real Impact: Robust collaborations activate diverse vendors' successes

    Jul 6, 2023 9:00 am

    The Diverse Supplier Development Program welcomes minority-, woman-, persons with disabilities-, and veteran-owned businesses at no cost to participants. The diversity procurement program lives out the system’s commitment to creating a more inclusive Illinois economy.

  • The seal of the University of Illinois System

    Statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision in admissions cases

    Jun 29, 2023 2:30 pm

    A statement from President Killeen, Chancellor-elect Miranda, Chancellor Gooch, and Chancellor Jones on the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in admissions cases.

  • A teacher inside a classroom at Discovery Partners Institute points at a projection screen

    Discovery Partners Institute summer programs to serve record number of students

    Jun 29, 2023 9:30 am

    Both the Digital Scholars and Digital Bridge programs seek to create stronger, more inclusive pathways of students into Illinois four-year institutions to pursue and complete computer science, data science, and engineering degrees.

  • Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and others celebrate the Cairo grocery store opening in a group photo

    Coalition brings desperately needed grocery store to Illinois' southernmost city

    Jun 20, 2023 1:15 pm

    University of Illinois System leaders visited Cairo last summer to explore ways to support the port town’s revitalization work. 

  • President Timothy L. Killeen

    President Killeen: Higher education 'engine ready to drive us forward'

    Jun 13, 2023 2:45 pm

    In this op-ed for Fortune, alongside the The Harris Poll, U of I System President Tim Killeen shows that higher education provides the economic and societal infrastructure we require in fast-changing times.

  • U of I System President Killeen and National University of Singapore President Professor Tan Eng Chye

    DPI, National University of Singapore launch innovation programs, establish Chicago presence

    Jun 2, 2023 2:00 pm

    NUS is Asia’s top university, ranked 11th in the 2023 QS World Rankings. Under this memorandum of understanding, NUS will launch its global entrepreneurship program, the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), in Chicago in 2024.

  • Harumi Barron in University of Illinois Chicago gear spreads her arms in triumph with a cityscape behind her

    Real Impact: Hope Chicago delivers wide welcome to students, families

    May 31, 2023 3:00 pm

    For now, the program is available to about 4,000 students at five Chicago high schools – many from historically underrepresented groups – plus one parent or guardian each. Student support covers tuition and fees, room and board, books and a laptop, plus a yearly stipend. 

  • the Illinois state capitol building

    U of I System leadership applauds state budget’s higher education support

    May 30, 2023 2:15 pm

    The system’s $697.8 million operating budget in the 2024 fiscal year that begins July 1 includes a 7.0% increase for general operations. “I would like to thank Gov. Pritzker and the General Assembly for their support of public higher education and for their vision for the future needs of Illinois residents,” system President Tim Killeen said.

  • seal of the university system

    David Merriman named interim director of IGPA

    May 24, 2023 12:00 pm

    David F. Merriman has been appointed interim director of the University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA), system Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicholas P. Jones announced today. Merriman is the James J. Stukel Presidential Professor of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics at the University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs.

  • seal of the university system

    U of I System poised to address challenges of the future

    May 18, 2023 12:00 pm

    In addition to President Killeen's remarks on the system's future, trustees made key appointments, a new UIC department was approved, and a provisional FY2024 budget was authorized.

  • the seal of the U of I System

    U of I System, Hebrew University launch third round of joint R&D teams

    May 17, 2023 11:00 am

    The University of Illinois System and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) recently awarded funding to four new interdisciplinary research teams that will drive innovations and advance collaboration between the universities. This joint research and innovation seed grant program began in 2019.

  • Andrea Aguirre Camorlinga in the lab

    Real Impact: Research without borders delights Mexican exchange student

    May 5, 2023 3:45 pm

    Students from Mexico studying here, as well as Mexican-American students doing research internships in Mexico, receive educational support and mentoring as part of the new Mexican & Mexican-American Students initiative (I-MMÁS).

  • Discovery Partners Institute logo

    DPI, CPS partner to engage high school students in tech

    Apr 27, 2023 2:30 pm

    The partnership helped support and encourage nearly 250 CPS students from a dozen CPS schools to explore the tech field this year. This workshop series helps expand DPI’s efforts to develop promising and diverse tech talent in Chicago.

  • Picturesque views of nice buildings on each universities' campus

    System universities celebrate new round of grad program rankings

    Apr 26, 2023 12:45 pm

    Programs at the three universities in the University of Illinois System again placed prominently in the 2023-24 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs rankings.

  • seal of the university system

    Gift Days 2023

    Apr 26, 2023 10:30 am

    University of Illinois System leaders announced additional paid days off for staff during the winter holidays for the eighth straight year. 

  • Illinois Broadband Lab logo

    Illinois Broadband Lab launches survey to shape broadband investment plan

    Apr 25, 2023 9:30 am

    Anyone in Illinois is encouraged to click here to access the survey and share their perspectives and input about the planning initiative, forthcoming federal investment, and the work of the Illinois Office of Broadband and Illinois Broadband Lab.

  • Governor Pritzker at a lectern

    Gov. Pritzker announces 'Innovate Illinois' partnership to secure federal funding

    Apr 6, 2023 10:45 am

    The diverse coalition of business leaders, higher education institutions, and elected officials will coordinate the state's efforts to secure funding through the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

  • students in a computer lab

    U of I System, UIUC commit $50M supporting new Illinois Computes program

    Apr 5, 2023 10:30 am

    This new initiative led by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) will foster collaboration with researchers at all three system campuses on advanced research computing support and systems over the next five years.

  • the IWERC dashboard

    Discovery Partners Institute launches socio-demographic equity dashboard

    Apr 4, 2023 10:45 am

    The dashboard provides an in-depth analysis of the six distinct neighborhood types in Illinois and their corresponding socio-demographic variables, allowing users to better understand the characteristics of communities throughout the state.

  • proposed design for new DPI building in Chicago

    Trustees give green light to design of Discovery Partners Institute’s headquarters

    Mar 30, 2023 11:45 am

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the design of the new Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) headquarters, planned as an anchor for a new innovation district in Chicago’s newest neighborhood.

  • Wilbur Milhouse III

    Governor appoints engineer, business leader to U of I Board of Trustees

    Mar 29, 2023 10:00 am

    Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed prominent civil and structural engineer and business leader Wilbur Milhouse III to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

  • Young 4-Hers show the fresh green vegetables at their community stand

    Real Impact: Innovation, compassion feed Dixon Springs neighbors

    Mar 22, 2023 5:00 pm

    State funding helps make Dixon Springs Agricultural Center a magnet for research, information, and interaction. Funding also supports innovative and environment-friendly tactics like high tunnels that benefit the region. 

  • A woman stands at a podium in front of a crowd, while two men on a projection screen sign a document

    DPI, DESY announce R&D, corporate development partnership

    Mar 20, 2023 1:45 pm

    The Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, and DESY, a national accelerator lab in Germany, today announced a partnership to advance the commercialization of their research and support the launch of businesses in each city. 

  • President Killeen and President Kao holding a document

    U of I System Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan's NTHU

    Mar 17, 2023 10:15 am

    The agreement was signed during a multiday trip to Taiwan by President Killeen and a delegation of other U of I System leaders. During the trip, the delegation met with Taiwanese Prime Minister Chen Chien-jen; leaders from National Taiwan University and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University; Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute and Ministry of Education; and companies such as Hon Hai, AUO and TSMC.

  • Dr. Tai R. Shin and Mrs. You H. Shin

    New Shin Humanitarian Award invites nominations by May 1

    Mar 15, 2023 9:00 am

    Students, faculty, and staff at University of Illinois System universities, as well as alumni, will help determine who receives a unique new award for positively impacting humanity.

  • President Killeen with Prime Minister Chen Chien-jen

    President Killeen meets Taiwan prime minister, discusses partnership

    Mar 13, 2023 12:30 pm

    A delegation led by University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen met with Taiwan Prime Minister Chen Chien-jen and others to discuss further partnership and cooperation between the system and Taiwan in Chinese-language education and high-tech fields.

  • Researchers and interns circle around a male leader with grasses and trees in the background

    Real Impact: Institute seeks funding bump for environment-focused mission

    Mar 6, 2023 7:00 am

    The system is asking the state for a 12 percent boost for Prairie Research Institue in the next budget cycle, increasing the $14.8 million budget to about $16.5 million. PRI receives essentially the same annual contribution from the state as it did when it became part of the U of I System in 2009.

  • Illini Angels logo

    Illinois Ventures and Illinois alumni collaborate on launch of Illini Angel network

    Mar 2, 2023 8:45 am

    The University of Illinois System's venture capital arm and prominent alumni join forces to finance, support, and mentor early-stage companies with university roots.

  • Flags from Syria and Turkey

    Devastation in Turkey, Syria impacts University of Illinois System community

    Feb 23, 2023 2:45 pm

    The scale of the disaster is Syria and Turkey is staggering, and our hearts go out to all who are struggling with these losses.

  • aerial image of wastewater treatment plant

    Discovery Partners Institute receives $2.36M disease-control contract from CDPH

    Feb 21, 2023 10:30 am

    The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) is expanding its wastewater surveillance in Chicago beyond the virus that causes COVID-19 under a Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) agreement that extends their disease-control efforts into mid-2024. The DPI-led scientific team is now also analyzing wastewater for evidence of influenza A and B. The new agreement permits this search to grow to include other pathogens, such as the polio or monkeypox viruses, should they emerge as public health concerns.

  • Four young women practice CPR on female and Black and brown mannequins

    Real Impact: Heart-focused agency advances neighbor helping neighbor

    Feb 17, 2023 8:00 am

    Illinois Heart Rescue teaches bystander CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use and other emergency essentials in large part because of state funding. This spring, the University of Illinois System again is advocating for the program’s annual funding as part of its annual state budget request. 

  • Illinois Broadband Lab logo

    State of Illinois, U of I System launch broadband, digital equity initiative

    Feb 16, 2023 11:00 am

    The Connect Illinois Broadband and Digital Equity Planning Initiative will enable the state to receive historic federal Digital Equity and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program funds in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

  • Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield

    Budget plan to provide reinvestment in U of I System, public higher education

    Feb 15, 2023 4:30 pm

    The state budget proposed today by Governor J.B. Pritzker would provide a 7% increase in general operating support for the University of Illinois System, increasing the system’s total general funds appropriation to $697.1 million for the coming fiscal year and representing a vital reinvestment in public higher education that would build on last year’s appropriation increases. 

  • seal of the university system

    Statement on the mass shooting at Michigan State University

    Feb 14, 2023 2:00 pm

    A statement from Timothy L. Killeen, University of Illinois System President:

    "It is deeply disturbing to once again find ourselves grieving with friends and colleagues, this time following the mass shooting and loss of life at Michigan State University. We are heartbroken over what is sadly only the latest in a long, tragic series of such events across our country. We offer our unconditional support and deepest condolences...

  • two students looking at a computer screen

    Discovery Partners Institute launches new program for middle school students

    Feb 2, 2023 1:30 pm

    The Digital Explorers Program will expand DPI’s efforts to develop promising and diverse tech talent in Chicago. The program will be offered to students in grades six to eight on Saturdays at DPI’s downtown offices across two sessions. Students will develop computer science skills through coding and building a mobile app, while also taking part in team-building activities and solving problems with human-centered design thinking.

  • University of Illinois Board of Trustees medallion on a metal fence with yellow flowers in the background

    U of I Board of Trustees sets tuition rates for 2023-24 academic year

    Jan 26, 2023 12:00 pm

    Tuition will increase 1.9 percent for in-state freshmen starting in the fall in Urbana-Champaign and Chicago. Under the Illinois guaranteed tuition law, currently enrolled in-state undergraduate students will see no tuition increase. The law guarantees in-state undergraduates four years of unchanged tuition.

  • Images from each of the three University of Illinois System universities

    System universities again rank among nation's best in online programs

    Jan 25, 2023 9:00 am

    Online programs at all three universities in the University of Illinois System again ranked among the nation’s best, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs listing. 

  • Rendering of future Discovery Partners Institute headquarters with vibrant city building all around

    Discovery Partners Institute creates endowment to support long-term growth

    Jan 17, 2023 3:15 pm

    The fund was seeded last month with $3.5 million in revenue from Shield T3, a business created and owned by the University of Illinois System to expand the use of the saliva-based COVID-19 test created by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers.

  • Jeffrey A. Stein headshot

    Three-degree alumnus Jeffrey A. Stein appointed secretary, Board of Trustees

    Jan 13, 2023 11:30 am

    Jeffrey A. Stein, an administrator for nearly two decades at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and an alumnus with three degrees from UIUC, has been appointed secretary of the Board of Trustees and the University, President Tim Killeen announced Thursday.

  • Illinois Innovation Network logo with image of the state with pins noting hub locations

    New round of seed grants pushes Illinois Innovation Network to milestone

    Jan 13, 2023 8:45 am

    Sustaining Illinois now includes 36 funded projects, and 13 of the 15 Illinois Innovation Network hubs have been lead recipients of funding. This round of projects marks the milestone of all 15 hubs participating in at least one seed grant. 

  • Former high school principal Jason Leahy in outdoor portrait with daughter Emma, tree leaves as background

    Real Impact: AP training equips high school teachers for stronger programs

    Jan 11, 2023 8:30 am

    During summer 2023, the University of Illinois System will launch Advanced Placement Summer Institutes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) to help increase the number of AP teachers across Illinois.

  • close up of scientist working with sample in lab

    DPI and IDPH launch interactive online COVID-19 tracker

    Jan 10, 2023 10:45 am

    The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today a new website that tracks the levels of COVID-19 in wastewater samples in Chicago and other cities across Illinois.

  • colorized University of Illinois seal

    Spring 2023 COVID-19 update

    Jan 5, 2023 4:30 pm

    President Tim Killeen issued a massmail today detailing updated COVID-19 guidance for students, faculty and staff as the spring semester commences.

  • U of I seal on bronze

    Winter 2022 COVID precaution reminder

    Dec 21, 2022 8:45 am

    University of Illinois System leadership issued a message to students, faculty and staff today asking for health and safety vigilance over the holidays.

  • iconic images from the three universities

    Reflections of the season

    Dec 15, 2022 4:00 pm

    President Tim Killeen delivered a massmail message today about inclusion to the entire U of I System community.

     

  • A person's hand with tongs weighing cannabis buds

    DPI, Chicago, state partnership launches Cannabis Research Institute

    Dec 15, 2022 10:45 am

    The Cannabis Research Institute is a joint effort by the state and City of Chicago housed within Discovery Partners Institute, which is part of the University of Illinois System, to provide a robust body of research and data to advance public knowledge on scientific and socio-economic impacts of cannabis usage and production.