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The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet this Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. π
To watch live, please use this stream: https://uis.edu/uislive π¦
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January 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet this Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. π
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To watch live, please use this stream: https://uis.edu/uislive π¦
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. π¨πΎββοΈπ·π»ββοΈ: https://ow.ly/h9iC50XVIQk
January 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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. π¨πΎββοΈπ·π»ββοΈ: https://ow.ly/h9iC50XVIQk
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Read the latest report from the Illinois Creative Workforce Partnership (ICWP)βs Branching Out Series: ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Read the latest report from the Illinois Creative Workforce Partnership (ICWP)βs Branching Out Series: ws.engr.illinois.edu/sitemanager/...
Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak on Unsplash
Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak on Unsplash
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. π€π»
Learn more: https://ow.ly/clfo50XU8iu
Learn more: https://ow.ly/clfo50XU8iu
January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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. π€π»
Learn more: https://ow.ly/clfo50XU8iu
Learn more: https://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: https://ow.ly/JfPh50XTwgG
Highlights from his tenure: https://ow.ly/JfPh50XTwgG
January 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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: https://ow.ly/JfPh50XTwgG
Highlights from his tenure: https://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 stateβfor free. The DCLA currently offers five 100-level courses. https://ow.ly/m6Mh50XS7eW
UI offers popular courses to Rantoul, LeRoy high-schoolers
Come February, both Rantoul and Le Roy high school students can take select college courses at the UI β at no dime for students or the district.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's new Dual-Credit Learning Accelerator is expanding university-level education to high schools across the stateβfor free. The DCLA currently offers five 100-level courses. https://ow.ly/m6Mh50XS7eW
We topped 100,000 students for the first time with a record 101,081 enrolled. ππ
President Tim Killeen emphasized the impact: βOur students are the next generation of professionals, engaged citizens, and leaders, here in Illinois and around the world.β #SystemStories2025 https://ow.ly/1CPx50XL3Ce
President Tim Killeen emphasized the impact: βOur students are the next generation of professionals, engaged citizens, and leaders, here in Illinois and around the world.β #SystemStories2025 https://ow.ly/1CPx50XL3Ce
U of I System sets fall enrollment record of more than 101,000
The University of Illinois System entered uncharted territory with record fall enrollments of more than 101,000 students on its campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield, reflecting the ongoing demand for the systemβs world-class education.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We topped 100,000 students for the first time with a record 101,081 enrolled. ππ
President Tim Killeen emphasized the impact: βOur students are the next generation of professionals, engaged citizens, and leaders, here in Illinois and around the world.β #SystemStories2025 https://ow.ly/1CPx50XL3Ce
President Tim Killeen emphasized the impact: βOur students are the next generation of professionals, engaged citizens, and leaders, here in Illinois and around the world.β #SystemStories2025 https://ow.ly/1CPx50XL3Ce
Students. Taxpayers. Communities. Society. We all benefit from the U of I Systemβs $24.9 billion annual impact across the state and the world. πππ
Explore βPowering Progress Across Illinois.β #SystemStories2025 https://news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/623395244
Explore βPowering Progress Across Illinois.β #SystemStories2025 https://news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/623395244
U of I System delivers $24.9B impact on state economy, study reports
The University of Illinois System generates $24.9 billion a year for the stateβs economy and supports more than 225,000 jobs, one of every 37 jobs in the state, according to the findings of a system-commissioned study announced today.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Students. Taxpayers. Communities. Society. We all benefit from the U of I Systemβs $24.9 billion annual impact across the state and the world. πππ
Explore βPowering Progress Across Illinois.β #SystemStories2025 https://news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/623395244
Explore βPowering Progress Across Illinois.β #SystemStories2025 https://news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/623395244
In June, we proudly hosted SRI2025, featuring:
π£οΈ 450 speakers
π‘ 120+ sessions
π 10 Chicago-based excursions
π Countries represented from South Africa to Morocco to Wales
πΊ Recap video: https://youtu.be/PJGg1EIhYsA
π Dive deeper: http://ow.ly/VSVM50Wo3tE
#SystemStories2025
π£οΈ 450 speakers
π‘ 120+ sessions
π 10 Chicago-based excursions
π Countries represented from South Africa to Morocco to Wales
πΊ Recap video: https://youtu.be/PJGg1EIhYsA
π Dive deeper: http://ow.ly/VSVM50Wo3tE
#SystemStories2025
Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress sparks action and inspiration in Chicago
blog posts Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress sparks action and inspiration in Chicago Jul 9, 2025 4:00 pm Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images What happens when researchers, changemakers, and sustainability enthusiasts gather? More insightful discussions, actionable solutions, and nextβ¦
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December 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In June, we proudly hosted SRI2025, featuring:
π£οΈ 450 speakers
π‘ 120+ sessions
π 10 Chicago-based excursions
π Countries represented from South Africa to Morocco to Wales
πΊ Recap video: https://youtu.be/PJGg1EIhYsA
π Dive deeper: http://ow.ly/VSVM50Wo3tE
#SystemStories2025
π£οΈ 450 speakers
π‘ 120+ sessions
π 10 Chicago-based excursions
π Countries represented from South Africa to Morocco to Wales
πΊ Recap video: https://youtu.be/PJGg1EIhYsA
π Dive deeper: http://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. π #SystemStories2025 https://ow.ly/3HuN50XL29c
December 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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. π #SystemStories2025 https://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. π€πΌ
IVSA gives real-time support, live instruction, and applied learning options daily: https://ow.ly/K0AF50Vjgb7 #SystemStories2025
IVSA gives real-time support, live instruction, and applied learning options daily: https://ow.ly/K0AF50Vjgb7 #SystemStories2025
December 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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. π€πΌ
IVSA gives real-time support, live instruction, and applied learning options daily: https://ow.ly/K0AF50Vjgb7 #SystemStories2025
IVSA gives real-time support, live instruction, and applied learning options daily: https://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 π https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
Read more about them π https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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 π https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
Read more about them π https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
In September, alumnus Larry Gies made the largest donation in Division of Intercollegiate Athletics historyβa $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
December 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In September, alumnus Larry Gies made the largest donation in Division of Intercollegiate Athletics historyβa $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 https://ow.ly/V7b750XL1tx
December 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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 https://ow.ly/V7b750XL1tx
In July, the UIC Department of Computer Science got a big upgrade. π¨π½βπ» #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: https://ow.ly/7Ohl50XL59k
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: https://ow.ly/7Ohl50XL59k
December 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In July, the UIC Department of Computer Science got a big upgrade. π¨π½βπ» #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: https://ow.ly/7Ohl50XL59k
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: https://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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWsAlNG3eDU
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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 https://www.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 Connectionβ44,000-plus advocates focused on a brighter future through education, economic development, and more: https://ow.ly/MnM250XLcOK #SystemStories2025
Bold advocacy: Teen alumna carries student voices to the Capitol
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December 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
During the annual Day at the Capitol, our advocacy network members shared stories to spotlight the vital role of the system. Join Illinois Connectionβ44,000-plus advocates focused on a brighter future through education, economic development, and more: https://ow.ly/MnM250XLcOK #SystemStories2025
We showed global leaders the full Illinois experience during the Americas Competitiveness Exchange β from feeding the world to harnessing technology. The result? ACE yielded the most agreements for future projects and partnerships in its history. #SystemStories2025 https://ow.ly/WGFc50XL0c2
December 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We showed global leaders the full Illinois experience during the Americas Competitiveness Exchange β from feeding the world to harnessing technology. The result? ACE yielded the most agreements for future projects and partnerships in its history. #SystemStories2025 https://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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDgDPn3_Z2I
December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDgDPn3_Z2I
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Both economic and literal groundwork will be laid soon at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. ποΈ
π€π» IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
π’ We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): https://ow.ly/b54a50XKWbN
π€π» IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
π’ We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): https://ow.ly/b54a50XKWbN
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Both economic and literal groundwork will be laid soon at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. ποΈ
π€π» IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
π’ We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): https://ow.ly/b54a50XKWbN
π€π» IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
π’ We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): https://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.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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.
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As we close out an extraordinary year, weβre proud to reflect on the milestones weβve reached and the people who have made these achievements possible. To celebrate all weβve accomplished, President Tim Killeen and Dr. Roberta Johnson Killeen invite you to watch their 2025 holiday video.
Happy Holidays 2025 from the Killeens
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December 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
As we close out an extraordinary year, weβre proud to reflect on the milestones weβve reached and the people who have made these achievements possible. To celebrate all weβve 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: https://ow.ly/iWax50XGoJQ
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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: https://ow.ly/iWax50XGoJQ
Lithium is great at storing and releasing energy, which is why it's at the core of most rechargeable battery systems. π
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.
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.
New tech pulls lithium from dead batteries cheaper than you can buy it
While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another source to mine: existing batteries that no longer work. A new technique could now make that process economically viable.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Lithium is great at storing and releasing energy, which is why it's at the core of most rechargeable battery systems. π
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.
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.