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  IWERC report: Dual credit participation illustrates widening gaps in access, participation

  Nov 30, 2023 1:45 pm

  The Illinois Workforce & Education Research Collaborative (IWERC), part of the University of Illinois System’s Discovery Partners Institute, released a report on dual credit participation that emphasizes the importance of addressing inequities among high school students in Illinois who take such coursework.

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  Real Impact: Mexican educator, researcher an inspiration near and far

  Nov 21, 2023 8:00 am

  Illinois Mexican & Mexican-American Students (I-MMÁS) founder, director, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Elvira de Mejía recruited civil engineering associate professor Rafael Tinoco. ... “When I-MMÁS started, we invited faculty, staff, and students to join the group. Rafael became an active friend of I-MMÁS,” de Mejía said. “He is an excellent role model for many students and professionals.”

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  State funding request addresses faculty recruitment, student success initiatives, cybersecurity

  Nov 16, 2023 12:15 pm

  A request approved today by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees seeks an increase in state general funds appropriations of $82.7 million. The increase would support four goals: enhancing student success; recruitment and retention of faculty members and staff; addressing inflation and other cost increases; and technological infrastructure needs.

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  Two new members appointed to U of I System board of trustees

  Nov 13, 2023 10:00 am

  Carolyn Blackwell, a senior accountant with Champaign Asphalt Company, and Jesse H. Ruiz, a Chicago attorney and former deputy governor for education, were appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to serve on the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.

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  Experience the journey: 2023 U of I System Leadership State Tour

  Nov 10, 2023 9:00 am

  Chicago. Quad Cities. Peoria. Havana. Alton. Makanda. Just a sampling of the places the 2023 statewide tour activated new partnerships while building on those already in motion. It's all about opportunities for the University of Illinois System to develop even more ways act on its mission to serve the public good.

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