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Three universities. One system. Altogether Extraordinary. Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield.

10/29/2026

The University of Illinois System's commitment to access and affordability is especially vital for first-generation students. At the University of Illinois Springfield, a record number of 967 first-generation students enrolled this fall. 📈

And these students take a variety of pathways to obtain their degrees. Learn about the journey of a recent UIS graduate, Quinn. 👇🏾

10/27/2026

The University of Illinois System remains committed to making our three best-in-class universities accessible and affordable. With a broad range of financial aid options, our programs and resources are designed to support students from all backgrounds — ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

10/26/2026

Our 2026 Leadership State Tour traversed Illinois, from downtown Chicago to the Metro East and ten more stops along the way. 📍

Our conversations with students, educators, business leaders, and residents underscored our active investment in the state's future, as we reaffirmed our commitment to an accessible, affordable quality education. 🎓

📑 Full recap: https://ow.ly/PjZU51012RG
🗺️ Tour website and pictures from the road: https://ow.ly/PX1351012RJ

10/22/2026

For Elgin Community College students who want to continue their education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Transfer Drive can make that dream a reality. 🎓

Learn more at https://www.uillinois.edu/transferdrive.

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

This fall, high school students across Illinois are already earning early college credit. And in the Dual Credit @ Illinois program, they're doing it from their home districts.

The four courses currently offered are:

🌽 ACES 102: Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems
☄️ ASTR 150: Killer-Skies: Astro-Disaster
📺 MACS 100: Introduction to Popular TV and Movies
🙋 SPED 117: The Culture of Disability

Learn more about the program, and how to participate in it: https://ow.ly/jXeO50ZZ3Cj

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Biology Noah Reynolds, who has been named the 2026 University Scholar.

The award is the highest faculty honor from The University of Illinois System, recognizing excellence in teaching and scholarship.

A UIS alumnus, Reynolds has authored or co-authored 21 research publications and mentored dozens of students through hands-on research opportunities.

➡️ Learn more: go.uis.edu/UniversityScholar26

10/15/2026

Consul General Anand Prakash met with President Timothy L. Killeen of the University of Illinois System. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on strengthening India–U.S. academic ties, fostering research collaboration, and expanding educational partnerships.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India in USA (Embassy of India, Washington DC)
Diaspora India Connect
The University of Illinois System

10/12/2026

Talent. Technology. Trust. The road ahead filled with opportunities for Illinois.

In this long-form podcast with Crain's Chicago Business, President Tim Killeen reflects on what he has learned during his nearly 12 years leading the University of Illinois System. He explains why rebuilding public trust in higher education has required more than simply talking about a university’s value. It means:

🏘️ Showing up in communities
💰 Maintaining affordability
📈 Demonstrating tangible results

He also discusses why keeping more Illinois students in-state begins with making a strong financial case to families for a public university education.

Watch now: https://ow.ly/asLJ50ZWXuE

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