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Michael L. Jeffries, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success

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Michael L. Jeffries, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign office serving 1st Gen, low income and minority students.

09/01/2026

✨ BEYOND THE DESK: A&M STAFF HIGHLIGHT — WEEK 1 ✨

Meet Stephanie Hamilton! 💙 This week, we’re getting to know Stephanie beyond her role at the Jeffries Center and highlighting the people, places, and passions that make her her. 🫶🏽

From her road-dawg Bruno 🐾 to family, travel, and everything in between, swipe through to see what Stephanie enjoys Beyond the Desk! ✈️🐶💕

08/31/2026

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s TRIO Talent Search Program must temporarily pause services and programming while we await the outcome of our federal grant proposal. We sincerely regret the uncertainty and disruption this pause may cause to our scholars, families, and school partners.

We remain hopeful that funding will be renewed and will share updates as soon as they become available.

In the meantime, eligible high school students in the Champaign and Urbana school districts who are not already participating in TRIO Upward Bound may have an opportunity to receive services through that program. We encourage interested students and families to contact us to learn more about eligibility and the application process.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Jeffries Center at 217-333-0054.

We are deeply grateful for the trust our scholars, families, and school partners have placed in us and remain committed to supporting students on their path to college and beyond.

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the First-Gen. Welcome Back Event! 🙏

We hope you enjoyed the Kung Fu Tea and catching up with your First-Gen family!

The Proud to Be First-Gen. Series will continue with our signature First-Gen. Resource Fair September 2nd so stay tuned, stay connected, and we'll see you next week! 💪

08/27/2026

🎶 🏈 The leaves are beginning to change, football Saturdays are back, and so is CU at the Finish Line!

We’re kicking off the Fall ’26 semester with a special episode featuring Barry Houser, Director of the Marching Illini. Tune in as we discuss the traditions, passion, and behind-the-scenes work that make Illinois game days unforgettable, along with what fans can look forward to this football season. 🎺🧡💙

Whether you’re a longtime listener returning for another season or a new student discovering our podcast for the first time (especially our newest Illini freshmen) welcome! We’re so excited to have you along for the journey.

Grab your favorite fall drink, settle in, and catch CU at the Finish Line on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and more! 🎙️✨ Find the link to listen in our Linktree through the link in our bio! 🍁🎧

08/26/2026

🎓 Welcome back, Illini! 💙🧡

Looking for advising, mentoring, or support this semester? Look this way! 👀✨ We’re kicking off a new series: A&M Staff Highlights! 🎉

📚 Episode 1: Meet Stephanie Hamilton!
Get to know Stephanie as she shares a little about herself, what she enjoys most about the Jeffries Center and connecting with students, plus a fun fact you may not know about her! 💫

Stephanie is our A&M Staff Member of the Week, so be sure to follow along for more content featuring her, including a Day in My Life, personal highlights, and more! 🤩

Whether you’re looking for academic guidance, mentorship, or simply someone in your corner, the Advising & Mentoring team is here to support you! 🫶🏽

08/25/2026

Week 1 and First-Gen is hitting the ground running! 🏃 🏃‍♂️

The Proud to Be First-Gen Series is BACK for Fall with a "Welcome Back to Campus Networking Celebration"! Stop by CIF 3025 to reconnect with the First-Gen. team, enjoy some Kung Fu Tea, and start your semester off right!

FGSI Welcome Back to Campus Networking Celebration
📆 August 26th, 2026
⏰️ 4:00 - 5:00pm
📍 Campus Instructional Facility 3025

07/28/2026

✨ Research, recognition & a little California sunshine! ☀️📚✈️

The McNair Scholars Program is wrapping up an incredible Summer Research Institute! 🎓🔬 After weeks of research, learning, and preparation, our scholars recently presented their work at two exciting research conferences.

On July 20, 21 McNair Scholars presented their research at the Illinois Summer Research Symposium, with several scholars earning recognition for their outstanding presentations! 👏🏽✨

🏆 Dystonae Clark — Honorable Mention, Research Talk
🏆 Courtney Thomas — Honorable Mention, Poster Presentation
🥈 Richard Flores — 2nd Place, Research Talk

The following day, our scholars headed to California for the McNair UCLA Research Conference! 🌴☀️ From presenting their research and networking with faculty and fellow McNair Scholars to exploring the Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Griffith Observatory, it was an unforgettable week of growth, discovery, and new experiences. 🌙⭐️

We are incredibly proud of all 21 scholars and the dedication they showed throughout the Summer Research Institute. 💙📖

A special thank you to AVC Cobb, Director Alexander-Brown, Associate Director Mr. Cunningham, the Jeffries Center administrative staff, and our amazing graduate mentors Derek, Maria, Monse, and Alexcia for their continued support and dedication to our scholars! 🤍

Congratulations, McNair Scholars! 🎉 Your hard work and research deserve to be celebrated! ✨

07/21/2026

Interested in Study Abroad? Apply to First-Gen. & ACES Panama program! 🌍️

ACES 293: Bridging Sustainable and Personal Development Goals in Panama is a Spring Break Study Abroad experience where students will immerse in sustainable development practices while engaging with the community!

Applicants should be...

✅️ Good Academic Standing in Any Major
✅ First-Generation College Student

Swipe for more details & Program flyer! 🛫 🛫 🛫

07/16/2026

Tune in to Episode 2 of our CU at the Finish Line Summer drops! 💪

Hear from Isaiah Poe on "Off Campus Community Living" and catch up on all of our previous episodes before the Fall!

07/07/2026

Our TRIO McNair Scholars had an outstanding experience at the 2026 SAEOPP McNair Scholars Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! The group included 20 McNair Scholars, accompanied by Dr. Ellison Keeler and Graduate Mentor, Maria!

Our McNair scholars proudly represented Illinois through their research presentations, with 11 students presenting posters and 9 students delivering oral presentations. Their hard work and dedication were recognized during the conference awards ceremony, where three scholars received awards for their presentations!! A special congratulations to:

Praise Kim – 1st Place, Oral Presentation, Life Sciences Category
Anneliese Schmidt Blanco – 2nd Place, Poster Presentation (across all posters)
Courtney Thomas – 3rd Place, Oral Presentation, Physical Sciences Category

Join us in congratulating our McNair Scholars on a successful conference! 🥳 🥳 🥳

Address

610 East John Street, Suite 130 Student Services Building
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173330054

Website

http://www.jeffriescenter.illinois.edu/

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