blog postsprimary for post 1118297125Rivian donates $500,000 to support SHIELD Illinois testingMar 25, 2021 10:15 amThe University of Illinois System received a $500,000 donation from Rivian to support the recently opened SHIELD Illinois COVID-19 testing lab at Illinois State University (ISU), which is located within five miles of the electric automaker’s factory in Normal.Share this StoryShare Rivian donates $500,000 to support SHIELD Illinois testing on FacebookShare Rivian donates $500,000 to support SHIELD Illinois testing on Twitterprimary for post 1914588379Welcoming campusesMar 23, 2021 12:00 pmUniversity of Illinois System leadership issued a massmail today to students, faculty and staff reaffirming a commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all.Share this StoryShare Welcoming campuses on FacebookShare Welcoming campuses on Twitterprimary for post 155484970U of I System plans broader in-person instruction next fallMar 16, 2021 10:00 amThe University of Illinois System is planning to expand in-person instruction next fall across universities that are already a model for both safety and hybrid learning through a homegrown COVID-19 testing protocol that held campus positivity rates in check this year.Share this StoryShare U of I System plans broader in-person instruction next fall on FacebookShare U of I System plans broader in-person instruction next fall on Twitterprimary for post 670681640Killeen recognizes innovation and work that have kept campuses openMar 11, 2021 12:00 pmUniversity of Illinois System President Tim Killeen on Thursday recognized the thousands of staff, faculty and students whose efforts made the challenging 2020-21 academic year not only possible at the three system universities but a model of success.Share this StoryShare Killeen recognizes innovation and work that have kept campuses open on FacebookShare Killeen recognizes innovation and work that have kept campuses open on Twitterprimary for post 1002202473U of I System receives FDA authorization for covidSHIELD test processMar 1, 2021 12:00 pmThe University of Illinois System received emergency use authorization (EUA) today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for covidSHIELD, its innovative saliva-based COVID-19 test that was used on the U of I campuses to hold the virus in check by utilizing widespread testing with rapid results. Share this StoryShare U of I System receives FDA authorization for covidSHIELD test process on FacebookShare U of I System receives FDA authorization for covidSHIELD test process on Twitter