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  • Harker Hall, Urbana, home office of the U of I Foundation

    U of I Foundation releases financial report for FY20

    Oct 22, 2020 1:45 pm

    The University of Illinois System and the University of Illinois Foundation announced today an impressive fundraising report for Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) that includes both cash and new business figures surpassing $400 million.

  • students at college fair

    U of I, EIU and SIU partner to recruit southern Illinois students

    Oct 3, 2018 2:00 pm

    About 170 high-achieving high school and community college students from across southern Illinois attended an event today hosted by six of the state’s public universities to keep talented students from the region in Illinois for college.

  • Tim Killeen & the U of I System logo

    U of I board, president agree to four-year extension

    Jan 16, 2020 12:45 pm

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to extend President Tim Killeen’s contract by four years, through June 30, 2024.

  • 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.

  • artists rendering of the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub building

    U of I Board of Trustees approves Mile Square lease

    Jan 22, 2021 9:15 am

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a lease for a new Mile Square health clinic in Auburn Gresham that will bring vital healthcare access to the underserved community on Chicago’s far south side.

     

  • U of I seal

    U of I board approves new deans in Chicago and Springfield

    Mar 14, 2019 11:45 am

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the appointment of new deans at its universities in Chicago and Springfield on Thursday, along with a series of master's degree programs for Chicago’s John Marshall Law School.

  • U of I seal

    U of I board approves nearly $7 billion 2020 budget

    Sep 19, 2019 11:15 am

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a nearly $7 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, drawing on a 5.2 percent increase in operating revenue to focus on key priorities such as financial support for students, strengthening the faculty and fostering economic development.

  • U of I board approves interim deans

    Mar 15, 2018 1:00 pm

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees appointed interim deans at its universities in Chicago and Springfield on Wednesday, and approved student health insurance premiums for the 2018-19 academic year.

  • Main Quad in Urbana-Champaign

    U of I at Urbana-Champaign honored for fundraising excellence

    Jun 13, 2019 10:30 am

    The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been named a recipient of the 2019 Educational Fundraising Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

  • books

    U of I assessment calls for nearly 450 new tenure-system faculty

    Mar 14, 2019 2:00 pm

    Nearly 450 new tenure-system faculty are needed across the University of Illinois System over the next five years to ensure academic quality keeps pace with enrollment that has swelled to record highs for six straight years, a new assessment shows.

  • U of I seal

    U of I approves tuition, fee and housing rates

    Jan 16, 2020 12:30 pm

    The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Thursday approved modest, inflation-based tuition increases for in-state freshmen next fall, the first increases for Illinois students in six years. 

  • female researcher performing testing in lab

    University of Illinois validates saliva-based test

    Aug 19, 2020 3:00 pm

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is now performing its new rapid, saliva-based COVID-19 test on all students, faculty and staff. The university validated its laboratory-developed test under CLIA by successfully comparing its performance to an FDA Emergency Use Authorized test.

  • an artist's rendering of a microchip

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announces the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

    Apr 24, 2024 10:00 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announces the establishment of the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, made possible by a transformative $50 million gift from Thomas M. Siebel. This cornerstone contribution will propel the university's leadership in computing and data science education and research, shaping the future of technology and innovation. 

  • Screenshot from CNN

    University of Illinois tests students, faculty and staff at least weekly

    Sep 1, 2020 3:30 pm

    University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen spoke with CNN on the groundbreaking saliva-based testing program underway at the system's three university campuses.

  • University of Illinois System statement regarding WUIS request for Title IX exemption

    Nov 14, 2019 9:15 am

    Freedom of the press is literally a cornerstone of our nation, a principle so fundamental that it is enshrined in the First Amendment. Across the University of Illinois System, we deeply value the watchdog function that a free press provides. Recently, we received a well-intentioned request from WUIS to exempt its staff from Title IX-mandated reporting requirements involving sexual misconduct. But the request is in potential conflict with another core principle we value – the safety of our campuses, our students, and our faculty and staff. 

  • Graphic and photo with U of I System President Tim Killeen with Mexican delegation and Mexico's flag in the background

    University of Illinois System opens office in Mexico City

    Sep 30, 2022 10:15 am

    The new system office in Mexico City will focus on student recruiting and alumni engagement, as well interactions with Mexican universities and the private sector.

  • A zoomed in picture of the flag of Brazil, with the words ORDEM E PROGRESSO

    University of Illinois System launches initiative to grow Brazilian collaborations

    Mar 4, 2024 11:45 am

    The University of Illinois System today announced the launch of Brasillinois, an initiative that will feature a student mobility program and build clusters of research and institutional collaboration around themes of climate and sustainability, medicine and public health, and social inclusion.  

  • Male student submitting saliva sample; 1 million COVID-19 tests

    University of Illinois System completes 1 million COVID-19 tests

    Dec 4, 2020 10:15 am

    The University of Illinois System surpassed a COVID-19 testing milestone Wednesday, performing 1 million rapid, saliva-based tests across its three university campuses since August.

  • University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen at podium in front of Altogether Extraordinary banner

    University of Illinois Foundation releases annual financial and endowment report

    Oct 14, 2022 1:00 pm

    The Fiscal Year 2022 new business figure tops $400 million for the fifth straight year with alumni contributing more $180 million to total.

  • Illinois Connections advocates outside the Capitol.

    University of Illinois Day at the Capitol

    Apr 4, 2019 9:00 am

    Alumni, students, Illinois Connection advocates, and leaders from across the university system descended on Springfield on April 3, 2019 for University of Illinois Day at the Capitol. The annual event is a chance for legislators to hear from our advocates about the importance of supporting higher education and the University of Illinois System's three universities.

  • architectural rendering

    University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford announces $100M expansion

    Aug 13, 2021 11:45 am

    The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford is getting a $100 million dollar expansion that would help the school focus on rural healthcare.

  • Universities adopt test-optional policy for fall 2021 freshman applications

    Jun 26, 2020 10:45 am

    All three universities in the University of Illinois System have made ACT/SAT exams optional for high school students applying for undergraduate admission for the 2021-22 school year, due to disruption to testing timelines caused by COVID-19.

  • four campuses: UIUC, UIC, U of Chicago, and Northwestern

    UIUC, UIC part of new $15.5M mathematical institute

    Jul 14, 2020 10:00 am

    Mathematicians and statisticians from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois at Chicago and will join researchers at two other leading universities in Illinois as part of the new Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation.

  • UIUC and UIC campuses in snow

    UIUC & UIC named No. 2 & No. 6 public schools in Midwest

    Feb 15, 2021 1:00 pm

    Both University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (#2) and University of Illinois Chicago (#6) are among the top public colleges in the Midwest according to the latest Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

  • Chicago skyline with "MCS in Chicago: Built to accelerate your career"

    UIUC to launch Professional Master of Computer Science Degree with DPI in Chicago

    Sep 22, 2022 1:30 pm

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is launching a new Professional Master of Computer Science degree in Chicago with the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), designed as a path for CS students to continue their education and accelerate their careers.

  • Engineering Hall from the North, including Boneyard Creek

    UIUC to co-lead $15M Great Lakes Innovation Hub

    Aug 27, 2021 2:00 pm

    In an effort to nurture a regional innovation ecosystem and move more discoveries from the research lab to the marketplace, the National Science Foundation has established a Great Lakes Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is co-leading the Hub, along with the University of Michigan, the University of Minnesota, and Purdue University.

  • Masked Black male with orange SHIELD t-shirt h gloves handing test tube to man

    UIUC receives APLU award for COVID-19 testing program

    Jul 6, 2021 7:00 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has received the inaugural Research Response to Community Crisis Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities for its COVID-19 testing program.

  • artist rendering of proposed DPI

    UIUC & DPI launch program to prepare more computer science teachers

    Apr 13, 2021 9:00 am

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) are launching a Teaching Endorsement in Computer Science (CSTed) that will prepare more teachers to instruct on the subject.

  • Roger Ebert gives thumbs up

    UIUC College of Media announces Center for Film Studies

    Feb 21, 2022 4:15 pm

    Thanks to gifts totaling more than $5 million from donors, the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will launch the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies this year, with programming to begin in Fall 2022. 

  • 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.

  • downtown Springfield building

    UIS takes ownership of future Springfield Innovation Center property

    Dec 6, 2022 10:15 am

    The University of Illinois Springfield has officially purchased the downtown building that will serve as the new home of the UIS Innovation Center. Scheduled to open in 2025, the center will serve central Illinois as part of the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) to drive innovation, economic growth and workforce development across the state.

  • Female speaking at podium in front of law class

    UIS partners with UIC Law to help students earn degree faster

    Apr 6, 2022 12:00 pm

    University of Illinois Springfield undergraduate students now have the opportunity to earn both their bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years (compared to the typical seven years) thanks to a new agreement with the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.

  • UIS campus and collonade

    UIS creates three new schools, adds degrees and minors

    Oct 12, 2021 1:45 pm

    The University of Illinois Springfield has created three new schools to better serve students and meet the needs of our Capital Region community, including the addition of new degrees and minors that are now open for enrollment. 

  • overhead view of UIS campus

    UIS Chancellor Search

    Sep 24, 2021 12:30 pm

    President Tim Killeen announced today that Dr. Beverly Bunch will chair the advisory committee for the search for the next permanent chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield.

  • Susan Koch in front of UIS colonnade

    UIS Chancellor Koch announces retirement

    Feb 7, 2020 9:45 am

    Susan J. Koch, chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) since 2011, announced Friday she will retire as chancellor of UIS and vice president of the University of Illinois System effective June 30. She is currently the longest-serving chancellor of the U of I System.

  • UI Ride shuttle bus

    UI Ride shuttle service resumes Aug. 17

    Aug 9, 2021 1:00 pm

    In a massmail to faculty and staff in Urbana-Champaign and Chicago, Interim Executive Vice President Avijit Ghosh shared an update on the return of the UI Ride shuttle service for the fall.

  • Urbana & Chicago campuses

    UI Ride: shuttle service launching soon

    Sep 6, 2019 11:00 am

    We are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of UI Ride, a new University of Illinois System shuttle service that will make its inaugural run on October 31.

  • UI Ride bus

    UI Ride kickoff events

    Sep 23, 2019 2:15 pm

    Help us celebrate the upcoming launch of UI Ride, a new University of Illinois System shuttle service, on October 3 in Urbana and October 4 in Chicago. Beginning at 9 a.m. at each location, we will have the honor of unveiling one of the new 18-seat buses that offers features such as onboard Wi-Fi and workstations while providing a convenient option for those who travel between the universities.

  • exterior of Specialty Care Building

    UI Health Specialty Care Building opening access to care, jobs

    Sep 22, 2022 1:15 pm

    The newest clinical building on the University of Illinois Chicago’s health sciences campus will open to patients Sept. 26. Leadership from UIC and its health system, UI Health, marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting event outside the $194 million building Sept. 14. 

  • The front door of Harker Hall on the UIUC campus

    UI Foundation's 88th annual meeting celebrates donors, student impact

    Oct 23, 2023 11:00 am

    This year’s meeting, a key event in Foundation Weekend activities, had a special focus on students and the transformative impact private giving has on their experience and success. Through gift and UIF endowment distributions, the UI Foundation transferred more than $270 million to the University of Illinois System.

  • woman giving COVID-vaccination to resident

    UIC vaccinating thousands at mass site, students pitch in

    Feb 19, 2021 8:45 am

    University of Illinois’ Chicago campus is serving a new purpose during the pandemic: the Credit Union 1 Arena now operates as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site, offering about 1,000 coveted doses to eligible residents every day. (Chicago Tribune)

  • diverse group of students smiling grouped around table looking at UIC laptop

    UIC receives $40M donation, the largest single gift in school history

    Jun 15, 2021 1:15 pm

    The University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago’s only public research university, is the recipient of a $40 million donation from philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott. It is the largest gift from an individual in school history.

  • Provost Javier Reyes poses on campus

    UIC Provost Javier Reyes will serve as interim chancellor

    Apr 29, 2022 11:00 am

    University of Illinois Chicago Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Javier Reyes will serve as interim chancellor of the university upon the departure of Chancellor Michael Amiridis, University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen said today.

  • UIC new building exterior

    UIC opens new state-of-the-art living and learning community

    Jul 22, 2019 10:00 am

    When students arrive on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus next month, nearly 550 will move into its newest building, the Academic and Residential Complex, where they will have the opportunity to take classes in new spaces that foster learning through technology and collaborative design.

  • UIC Engineering Innovation Building

    UIC opens new Engineering Innovation Building

    Jul 22, 2019 11:15 am

    The University of Illinois at Chicago’s new 57,500-square-foot Engineering Innovation Building will add depth and breadth to the university’s expanding engineering footprint. The building will house engineers investigating phenomena on a scale from the very large — bridge and highway components — to the exceedingly small, such as nanoscale components that will drive the next generation of thermal batteries.

  • administrators in masks cut red ribbon in surgical center

    UIC opens $8.8 million Surgical Innovation & Training Laboratory

    Sep 21, 2020 9:45 am

    Operating robotic scissors, University of Illinois Chicago Chancellor Michael Amiridis snipped a ribbon to officially open the University of Illinois College of Medicine Surgical Innovation & Training Laboratory, on Sept. 15. 

  • Chicago skyline with UIC campus in foreground

    UIC named top school in the Midwest for diversity, No. 6 in U.S.

    Feb 24, 2022 12:30 pm

    The University of Illinois at Chicago ranks highest in the Midwest for the diversity of its students and faculty in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. 

  • Chicago skyline with UIC campus in foreground

    UIC named top school in Midwest for diversity, No. 13 in U.S.

    May 6, 2021 9:15 am

    The University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked highest in the Midwest and No. 13 nationwide for diversity according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

  • Dylan Lunch, assistant director for the UIC Engineering MakerSpace, produces face shields to supply to the University of Illinois Hospital.

    UIC engineers creating face shields to ease PPE shortage

    Mar 27, 2020 4:00 pm

    UIC Engineers designed a face shield made from thin plastic that could be manufactured at UIC’s Engineering Makerspace in 20 seconds to help ease a shortage of protective gear at UI Health.

  • UIC buildings

    UIC doctors develop app to detect perinatal depression in mothers of color

    Feb 21, 2022 4:00 pm

    An innovative app combines cutting edge technology, enhanced mental health outreach efforts and new opportunities to identify blood biomarkers for depression in an effort to help mothers of color from low-income communities identify, manage and treat perinatal depression at no cost.