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$100 million center to drive smart, reconfigurable technologies
Oct 1, 2019 1:30 pm2 views
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Grainger College of Engineering and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) are partnering on a new $100 million Center for Networked Intelligent Components and Environments (C-NICE).
2017-18 Salary Program
Jul 26, 2017 10:45 am0 views
Dear colleagues:

The recent state budget impasse revealed yet again that our faculty and staff are the heartbeat of the University of Illinois System. Your commitment helped us weather two years of historic funding shortfalls without diminishing our rich legacy of excellence and world-class service to students, discovery and the public good...
2017 DELTA winners announced
Apr 27, 2016 2:00 pm0 views
The 2017 winners of the University Administration Distinguished Employee Leadership and Team Awards (DELTA) were announced recently and honored at a reception.
2018-2019 Salary Program
Jun 12, 2018 11:45 am32 views
Today, President Killeen announced a 2 percent, merit-based salary program for the 2018-19 academic year.
2019-20 Salary Program
Jun 19, 2019 11:00 am827 views
Today President Killeen announced a 2 percent, merit-based salary program for faculty, academic professional and civil service staff to take effect August 16.
2019 report highlights initiatives from across the U of I System
Apr 17, 2019 9:45 am3 views
Impact Illinois 2019, the annual report from the University of Illinois System, highlights recent initiatives of the system, our three best-in-class universities, and our leading hospital and health sciences system.
2020 annual report highlights initiatives from across the U of I System
May 22, 2020 9:00 am12 views
Empowering Extraordinary, the 2020 annual report from the University of Illinois System, highlights recent initiatives, accomplishments, and innovations from across the system, including our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agreement reached with State Universities Civil Service System
May 15, 2018 1:15 pm0 views
Over the last year, the University of Illinois System joined other public universities in talks with the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS) to develop new procedures for exempting positions from the civil service system.I write to share the news that an agreement has been reached that complies with state law while still allowing us to exempt academic professional positions from the civil service system, as appropriate.
Agreement will bring Mexican doctoral students to U of I
Nov 23, 2016 1:30 pm0 views
The University of Illinois System signed an agreement that will bring doctoral students funded by Mexico to U of I System universities, and approved a partnership for diabetes and obesity research during a visit to Mexico last week by President Tim Killeen and a delegation of senior leaders.

Agreements also were signed that will provide a foundation for new academic and research partnerships with Mexico’s largest university and the country’s leading research institute.
Alumni, students advocate for U of I System
Feb 28, 2018 1:00 pm0 views
Nearly 250 current students and alumni met with Illinois legislators Wednesday to advocate for the University of Illinois System during its annual Day at the Capitol in Springfield. The afternoon-long event also included the U of I System’s first-ever Statehouse rally, featuring speeches in the Capitol Rotunda by legislators, a student and a graduate.
Alumni unite in Springfield to advocate on behalf of University of Illinois
May 16, 2016 2:00 pm0 views
On Wednesday, more than 150 alumni from the University of Illinois’ three campuses will be in Springfield to meet with legislators for U of I Alumni Day at the Capitol.
An Open Letter: State Budget Impasse Threatens Shutdown of Major U of I Construction Initiatives
Jun 29, 2017 10:00 am0 views
In an open letter to state legislators, University of Illinois System leaders describe how the state budget impasse threatens the shutdown of major University of Illinois construction initiatives.
Argonne joins new research center led by U of I System
Aug 28, 2019 12:00 pm673 views
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, a global leader in scientific discovery and America’s first national laboratory, signed an agreement Wednesday to partner in a new research center led by the University of Illinois System to accelerate the groundbreaking innovation that drives progress and economic growth.
Avijit Ghosh named interim CFO for U of I System
Jul 20, 2017 10:45 am0 views
Avijit Ghosh, a longtime University of Illinois administrator who has served in a variety of leadership roles, has been named interim chief financial officer of the three-university System, President Tim Killeen announced Thursday.
Barack Obama receives award, speaks to students
Sep 10, 2018 12:30 pm240 views
On Sept. 7, former President Barack Obama was honored by the University of Illinois System with the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government, presented annually by the system's Institute of Government and Public Affairs. During his visit, Obama also spoke to students at Foellinger Auditorium.
Barbara J. Wilson named to System executive vice president post
Sep 12, 2016 1:45 pm0 views
Interim University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Barbara J. Wilson has been named executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs of the three-university U of I System, President Tim Killeen announced Monday.

Killeen said Wilson’s appointment, subject to Board of Trustees approval, fills a newly restructured role that establishes a clear second-in-command to the president, and adds responsibilities as senior operating officer to traditional duties as chief academic officer.
Best wishes of the season
Dec 12, 2016 1:30 pm0 views
Roberta and I send you our fondest greetings and best wishes for health and happiness in 2017. We hope the season brings you the warmth of family and friends, cherished memories, and peace and renewal for the new year. We have created a short video message, and I hope you will join us in celebrating all the U of I stands for this holiday season.
Board backs Discovery Partners Institute
Jul 25, 2019 12:15 pm739 views
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today gave its unanimous support to the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), the groundbreaking new research and education enterprise led by the University of Illinois System. DPI will boost the state’s economy by addressing real-world challenges, promoting entrepreneurship, growing next-generation businesses and delivering top talent to Chicago.
Board of Trustees Chair commits $100K for UIC's frontline healthcare workers
May 20, 2020 10:15 am1 views
University of Illinois Board of Trustees Chairman Don Edwards and his wife, Anne Edwards, both alumni of the University of Illinois, have pledged $100,000 to establish the UI Health Employee Relief Fund, which will support health care workers at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, or UI Health.
Board secretary appointed
Jan 11, 2016 2:30 pm0 views
President Killeen announced the appointment of longtime University of Illinois administrator Dedra “Dee Dee” Williams as secretary of the Board of Trustees and of the University, pending approval by the Board at its Jan. 21 meeting in Chicago.
Budget Message
Jun 1, 2017 11:00 am0 views
Dear friends and colleagues:

For the third straight year, the General Assembly’s spring session ended yesterday with no agreement between legislators and the governor on a budget to support essential state services, including the University of Illinois System.
Campaign fundraising for the U of I System crosses $2 billion mark
Mar 14, 2019 9:00 am2 views
In October 2017 the University of Illinois System officially launched a comprehensive fundraising initiative with an ambitious $3.1 billion goal. Now, less than a year and a half into the public campaigns, the U of I System has surpassed the $2 billion mark—or 64.8%—in funds raised toward this goal.
College of Engineering to be named in recognition of Grainger support
Apr 16, 2019 1:45 pm12 views
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s College of Engineering will become The Grainger College of Engineering, recognizing a new $100 million gift from The Grainger Foundation and more than $300 million in total support, after consultation with the Chancellor’s Joint Advisory Committee on Investment, Licensing, and Naming Rights and pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
Commencement ceremonies update
Mar 17, 2020 3:00 pm41756 views
Today University of Illinois System leadership sent a massmail regarding commencement ceremonies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Condemnation of Bigotry and Hate
Aug 16, 2017 10:30 am0 views
Dear colleagues, students and friends:

The lens of history gives us many reminders of the massive human toll taken when hatred and bigotry rear their ugly heads and go unchallenged, or – through wicked intimidation – infect and persist within society.
Construction contract awarded for UIS student union
Mar 16, 2016 2:15 pm0 views
The U of I board approved a $21.7 million contract for a student union at the U of I in Springfield at their meeting on Mar 16.
COVID-19 reminder: keep your guard up
Mar 31, 2020 3:30 pm126 views
University of Illinois System leadership sent a COVID-19 update message today to students, faculty, and staff.
COVID-19: Rising to the Challenge
Apr 10, 2020 10:00 am3 views
The University of Illinois System is demonstrating its land-grant mission in real time, marshalling its world-class resources and ramping up its knowledge-generating power to foster solutions that will help steer our state through the COVID-19 crisis. Visit this page for updates, communications, and other resources.
COVID-19 update
Mar 13, 2020 6:45 pm731 views
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen sent a COVID-19 update massmail this evening to faculty, staff, and students.
COVID-19 updates and resources
Mar 13, 2020 1:45 pm11 views
(Originally posted March 5). The University of Illinois System has established a COVID-19 Planning and Response Team to help coordinate the system’s response to and communication about the virus, and our three universities are monitoring their campuses and working with their local community agencies. COVID-19 related websites, communications, policies, and other resources can be found on this page.
DACA ruling
Jun 18, 2020 2:30 pm126 views
University of Illinois leadership sent a massmail today to students, faculty and staff regarding the the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Defense spending an economic driver for Illinois
Feb 27, 2018 2:00 pm0 views
Though not generally considered a state that is closely tied to military spending, a new study by the University of Illinois System shows that the defense industry has a significant impact on the Illinois economy.In 2016, the study found that total economic impact of defense spending in Illinois was nearly $12 billion, representing approximately 1.5 percent of the state’s gross domestic product and contributing to more than 136,500 jobs.
Discovery Partners Institute and Illinois Innovation Network
Dec 7, 2018 12:00 pm414 views
The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), the pillars of a new statewide innovation enterprise led by the University of Illinois System, will magnify the time-tested formula for job creation and economic growth to a massive, unprecedented scale.
Don, Anne Edwards donate $10 million to U of I
Feb 12, 2020 10:15 am7398 views
University of Illinois Board of Trustees Chairman Don Edwards and his wife, Anne, on Wednesday announced a $10 million gift to their alma mater, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – the largest gift ever by a U of I trustee.
DPI and IIN Information and Discussion Forum meetings
Aug 1, 2018 2:15 pm9 views
Discussion Forums wlll be held in late August at each university to provide information for faculty and staff about the Discovery Partners Institute and the Illnois Innovation Network, two key parts of the University of Illinois System's research and innovation agenda.
DPI announces first round of seed funding recipients
Mar 27, 2019 10:00 am1365 views
Helping communities utilize sustainable development strategies, creating a statewide pipeline to train computer science teachers, and integrating people with autism spectrum disorders into the technology and innovation workforce are among the projects funded in the Discovery Partners Institute’s (DPI) first round of seed grants.
DPI launches new education and workforce research center
May 12, 2020 9:45 am271 views
The Discovery Partners Institute has launched a new education and workforce research center, IWERC, with $3.9 million from some of the city’s most influential philanthropists and foundations.
DPI names inaugural director of academic affairs
May 3, 2019 10:00 am443 views
Phyllis Baker, whose nearly 30-year career in higher education includes experience in classrooms, research and high-level administration, has been named to lead academic activities for the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), a pioneering new research institute led by the University of Illinois System.
Editorial: "What Illinois higher education could be"
Jul 11, 2018 12:45 pm0 views
University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen dropped by the Tribune Editorial Board on Tuesday. He delivered a refreshingly upbeat message about the state’s flagship public university system, with campuses in Chicago, Springfield and Urbana-Champaign.
Edwards elected chairman of U of I Board of Trustees
Jan 31, 2019 1:45 pm401 views
Donald Edwards, an alumnus who now heads a Chicago-based private equity investment firm that he founded, was elected chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees during its annual organizational meeting Thursday at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Edwards re-elected chairman of U of I Board of Trustees
Jan 16, 2020 11:15 am323 views
Donald J. Edwards was unanimously re-elected to a second one-year term as chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees during its annual organizational meeting Thursday at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Emergency ventilator prototype developed
Mar 27, 2020 4:00 pm203 views
A team led by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Grainger College of Engineering and Carle Health has produced a prototype emergency ventilator to help address the expected surge in the need for respiratory care associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enrollment grows to nearly 89,000 students
Sep 12, 2019 10:15 am867 views
Enrollment this fall across the University of Illinois System grew to a record high for the seventh straight year, increasing 3.8 percent to nearly 89,000 students, President Tim Killeen announced today.
Executive Committee approves Karen Whitney as interim chancellor at UIS
Jun 10, 2020 1:45 pm224 views
The Executive Committee of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved the appointment of Karen M. Whitney as interim chancellor of the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Extension announces inaugural class of Illini Science Policy Fellowship
Jun 25, 2020 11:30 am214 views
The University of Illinois Extension on Monday announced that five University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduates will make up the inaugural class of the Illini Science Policy Fellowship (ISPF) program, which matches advanced-degree graduates with mentors in Illinois government and Extension to gain hands-on experience addressing issues critical to Illinois.
Fall 2020 planning
Apr 28, 2020 10:00 am2397 views
President Tim Killeen has created a system-wide coordinating committee to support the system's three universities as they begin planning for the reopening of campuses in the fall and examining the changes that will be required to ensure both safety and excellence.
Fall semester plans announced
Jun 18, 2020 3:00 pm15112 views
A message was sent today to University of Illinois System students, faculty and staff regarding plans to resume on-campus activities next fall at its universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield.
Farewell to Chancellor Koch
Jun 24, 2020 10:15 am29 views
In a massmail today, President Tim Killeen and the University of Illinois at Springfield shared a farewell video for Chancellor Susan Koch, wishing her well and thanking her for her service.
Federal government rescinds new rule regarding international students
Jul 14, 2020 5:45 pm0 views
In a massmail this evening, U of I System leadership shared the news that the federal government rescinded the recent directive from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enformcent (ICE) that placed new restrictions on visas for international students.
Financial update
Jun 2, 2020 12:00 pm225 views
University of Illinois System leadership sent a massmail to faculty and staff today regarding the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and provided guidelines for mitigation.

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