The University of Illinois System
Three universities, one system. #AltogetherExtraordinary
- This Black History Month, the University of Illinois Chicago is celebrating the achievements of Africans and African Americans in our country with the theme "Stories of Our Resistance and Resilience." Bookmark the 2026 campus-wide schedule of events here: go.uic.edu/BHM
- Despite the bitter cold, our campuses warmed back to action this month. Catch up with our biggest stories below, and subscribe for future months! 🌬️ January's edition: ow.ly/b9hB50Y6uNS 📩 Subscribe here: ow.ly/Xoab50Y6uNT
- Dr. Robert A. Barish, vice chancellor for health affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, writes in Crain's Chicago Business that "when academic medicine and public service intersect, the result is not just broader access to care. It is better care for everyone." 👉 ow.ly/pUBa50Y4nKe
- Reminder: our annual Federal Priorities Town Hall starts tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. CST! U of I System President Killeen will reflect on last year's engagement, preview our 2026 goals, and conclude with a Q-and-A session with the audience. Register for free here: ow.ly/TBHy50XY2r1
- This tax season, the University of Illinois Springfield's College of Business & Management will provide area residents with professional tax preparations at no cost. 💰 For more details and eligibility: ow.ly/EVCY50Y1UQx
- The Illinois Innovation Network's Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant program awarded over $160,000 to two new projects. 🌱 💡 personalizing learning for neurodivergent students 👴 enhancing social support for older adults in Illinois Learn more: ow.ly/3Aes50Y1iM2
- Our 2025 annual report highlights our economic impact, with new data showing the breadth of our reach across Illinois. It reflects the essence of our mission: expanding access, driving discovery, and delivering impact. 📖 Spend time with "Collective Strength, Public Good": ow.ly/uvEl50Y0UXM
- At our recent Board of Trustees meeting, U of I System President Tim Killeen chose to highlight seven of our more than 7,000 excellent faculty members. Along with their colleagues, we're proud of how often they go far above and beyond the tradition role of faculty. 👩🏽🏫👨🏻🔬
- On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one truth stands out: progress multiplies when we work together. At this weekend’s MLK Dinner, we gathered with others dedicated to serving the public and reflected on the responsibility we share to strengthen our communities. Dr. King’s legacy calls us forward.
- Join U of I System President Tim Killeen on January 27 for our annual Federal Priorities Town Hall! President Killeen will reflect on last year's engagement, preview our 2026 goals, and conclude with a Q-and-A session with the audience. Register for free here: ow.ly/iW9F50XY2r2
- After freezing resident undergraduate tuition rates in seven of the previous 11 years, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today approved a 2% tuition increase for Illinois resident undergraduate students admitted to the fall 2026 academic year.
- The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet in Chicago this morning, starting at 8:00 a.m. Follow along live: uis.edu/uislive
- We power progress across Illinois. 💪 With our $24.9B annual impact, we fuel jobs and opportunity while providing significant return on investment for residents, partners, and students. 📈 Drill down into the myriad ways our system boosts the state economy: https://economicimpact25.uillinois.edu
- The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet this Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. 🕗 To watch live, please use this stream: uis.edu/uislive 🎦
- With active coal mines operating in Illinois and Indiana, Midwesterners are no strangers to mining-related lung diseases typically associated with Appalachia. UIC's Black Lung Clinic providing screening clinics, benefit counseling, and outreach services for coal miners. 👨🏾⚕️👷🏻♂️: ow.ly/h9iC50XVIQk
- Reposted by The University of Illinois System[Not loaded yet]
- The University of Illinois System and University Academic Alliance in Taiwan jointly launched five new interdisciplinary research teams that will drive innovations and advance collaboration between the universities. 🤝🏻 Learn more: ow.ly/clfo50XU8iu
- Today, University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen informed the Board of Trustees that he will step down at the conclusion of his current contract on June 30, 2027. Highlights from his tenure: ow.ly/JfPh50XTwgG
- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's new Dual-Credit Learning Accelerator is expanding university-level education to high schools across the state—for free. The DCLA currently offers five 100-level courses. ow.ly/m6Mh50XS7eW
- We topped 100,000 students for the first time with a record 101,081 enrolled. 🎉🎆 President Tim Killeen emphasized the impact: “Our students are the next generation of professionals, engaged citizens, and leaders, here in Illinois and around the world.” #SystemStories2025 ow.ly/1CPx50XL3Ce
- Students. Taxpayers. Communities. Society. We all benefit from the U of I System’s $24.9 billion annual impact across the state and the world. 🌆🚜🌎 Explore “Powering Progress Across Illinois.” #SystemStories2025 news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/623395244
- In June, we proudly hosted SRI2025, featuring: 🗣️ 450 speakers 💡 120+ sessions 🌆 10 Chicago-based excursions 🌍 Countries represented from South Africa to Morocco to Wales 📺 Recap video: youtu.be/PJGg1EIhYsA 📖 Dive deeper: ow.ly/VSVM50Wo3tE #SystemStories2025
- In 2025, University of Illinois Springfield added counties to a pilot that allows students from Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri to benefit from lower-cost in-state tuition at the close-knit campus ranked #1 public regional university in the state. 🌟 #SystemStories2025 ow.ly/3HuN50XL29c
- In March, the U of I System and Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy launched a statewide initiative to bring high-quality virtual education to school districts. 🤝🏼 IVSA gives real-time support, live instruction, and applied learning options daily: ow.ly/K0AF50Vjgb7 #SystemStories2025
- 2025 saw tremendous momentum at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, coming to Chicago's southeast side. It'll be a first-of-its-kind campus built for quantum technology and microelectronics innovation and scale-up. Read more about them 👉 iqmp.org #SystemStories2025
- In September, alumnus Larry Gies made the largest donation in Division of Intercollegiate Athletics history—a $100M gift honoring military service of all Americans including his father, Larry Gies Sr., as part of the renaming of the football facility to Gies Memorial Stadium. #SystemStories2025
- Chancellor Charles Isbell started his Urbana-Champaign tenure in time to launch the 2025-26 school year. His passion for innovation is advancing the transformative role public higher education plays for Illinois and all who call it home. #SystemStories2025 ow.ly/V7b750XL1tx
- In July, the UIC Department of Computer Science got a big upgrade. 👨🏽💻 #SystemStories2025 The Computer Design Research and Learning Center will help the fast-growing department conduct more impactful research to improve lives and the economy for Illinois and the world: ow.ly/7Ohl50XL59k
- In October, our leadership traveled across the state for its fifth annual State Tour. Learn more about how the U of I System contributes to the economy, well-being, and education of residents from every corner of our state. #SystemStories2025 youtube.com/watch?v=nWsAlNG3eDU
- During the annual Day at the Capitol, our advocacy network members shared stories to spotlight the vital role of the system. Join Illinois Connection—44,000-plus advocates focused on a brighter future through education, economic development, and more: ow.ly/MnM250XLcOK #SystemStories2025
- We showed global leaders the full Illinois experience during the Americas Competitiveness Exchange — from feeding the world to harnessing technology. The result? ACE yielded the most agreements for future projects and partnerships in its history. #SystemStories2025 ow.ly/WGFc50XL0c2
- In 2025, we opened doors wider by making our transfer guarantee nationwide. Eligible students from colleges and universities across the U.S. now have guaranteed admission to our universities. Students shared why they chose to transfer. #SystemStories2025 youtube.com/watch?v=yDgDPn3_Z2I
- Are you following us on all of our socials? Get connected with a few clicks! 🔗 LinkedIn: ow.ly/jU7n50XLwhK 📸 Instagram: ow.ly/zACb50XLwhL 😉 Facebook: ow.ly/4gKm50XLwhM 🧵 Threads: ow.ly/CwJL50XLwhP 🐤 X: ow.ly/uS0T50XLwhH ▶ YouTube: ow.ly/r59c50XLwhE
- Both economic and literal groundwork will be laid soon at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. 🏗️ 🤝🏻 IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM 📢 We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): ow.ly/b54a50XKWbN
- We're finishing the year strong, with plenty of positive stories to share from across our system. Catch 2025's final Stay Connected below, and subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox every month in 2026. ⛄ Latest edition: ow.ly/GGNG50XKmfL 📩 Subscribe here: ow.ly/cUhs50XKmfK
- As we close out an extraordinary year, we’re proud to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached and the people who have made these achievements possible. To celebrate all we’ve accomplished, President Tim Killeen and Dr. Roberta Johnson Killeen invite you to watch their 2025 holiday video.
- Current Urbana-Champaign students may know Huff Hall as the home of Fighting Illini volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics, but the building on the corner of Gregory and Fourth has played host to a eclectic variety of important events during its hundred years on campus: ow.ly/iWax50XGoJQ
- Lithium is great at storing and releasing energy, which is why it's at the core of most rechargeable battery systems. 🔋 A ChBE Illinois team has created a process that uses organic solvent and a special electrode that recaptures only lithium from a solution of disassembled spent batteries.
- For 30 years running, UIC's Great Cities Institute is making a positive impact in Chicago and beyond by advancing urban research and policy, developing urban communities, and encouraging public participation. 🌇 Learn how they've shaped Chicago: ow.ly/Y9Vg50XBnTv
- On Nov. 19, we proudly honored Dr. Evelyn Figueroa, this year's Dr. Tai R. Shin and Mrs. You H. Shin Humanitarian Award recipient. 🏆 Learn more about her years of advocacy: ow.ly/xrbP50XAMUC Want to nominate someone for the 2026 Shin Award? Submit by April 13: ow.ly/T8F350XAMUA
- Reposted by The University of Illinois System[Not loaded yet]
- 🎄 With December 1st being National Christmas Lights Day, it's a perfect time to recognize the inventor of the light-emitting diodes that comprise most modern lights - three-time Urbana-Champaign alumnus Nick Holonyak, Jr. Learn more about the father of the LED: ow.ly/F7cP50XA4BA
- For years, scientists have been able to bioprint structures like tissues, blood vessels, and bone. But now, a UIC team created a "4D" bioprinting technique that allows for these implants to more closely mimic natural body tissues. 🧬 Watch the bioprinting process in action: ow.ly/nMKc50XuQzS
- The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute and Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance are joining forces to supercharge the economic engine of the Quad Cities. 🤝📈🏭 Their first order of business: bringing aboard retired Army Colonel Shawn Creamer as their new executive director: ow.ly/WJ9k50XtIkZ
- Launching any material into orbit is expensive, but certain shapes are more costly than others — like communications dishes, whose curved shape takes up valuable cargo space. 🚀 The Grainger College of Engineering has a team creating flat disks that can morph into their curves once they're in orbit.
- Last month, our leadership traveled across the state for the fifth edition of its Leadership State Tour. Hear from some of the people we met, and learn more about how the U of I System contributes to the economy, well-being, and education of residents from every corner of our state.
- The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today approved our administration’s request to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for a 10.9% increase in operating and capital appropriations from the state General Assembly, beginning July 1. Read more about today's proceedings 👇
- The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet in Chicago this morning, starting at 8:00 a.m. Follow along live: uis.edu/uislive
- The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. 🕗 To watch live, please use this stream: uis.edu/uislive 🎦
- This Veterans Day, the University of Illinois Chicago spotlights three police officers who served in our military before joining UIC. 🎖️ From military training and missions overseas, they bring their sense of duty, dedication and discipline to their work on campus today: ow.ly/RpiA50Xq4xw
- Since 2014, the Cisar Student Veterans Center provides resources and community for the hundreds of students veterans at UIC and their families. Ahead of tomorrow's flag-raising ceremony, learn more about how the center supports student veterans: ow.ly/mZnK50Xpzyv
- Educating students about quality health care. Advocating for her community. Running a food pantry in Pilsen. Raising relief efforts for hurricane-stricken areas. Meet Dr. Evelyn Figueroa, winner of the U of I System's 2025 Shin Humanitarian Award: ow.ly/zElb50XoC1B
