University of Illinois System

President Tim Killeen recently spoke with @Forbes about current perceptions of higher ed, and gave his five-point roadmap for leaders to restore confidence in their institutions — reinforcing that higher education is a vital force for the public good. forbes.com/sites/michaelt…

At today's Board of Trustees meeting, President Killeen shared this video that celebrates the over 23,000 employees of the U of I System. They are the people who power the system that powers the state of Illinois. 💪 For a full recap of today's meeting: ow.ly/Ke9A50Ywv8s

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. in Springfield. 🕗 If you would like to watch the meeting, use this livestream link: uis.edu/uislive 🎦

Join UIC Chancellor Miranda on April 10 at 5 p.m. in the UIC Dorin Forum for #ChairChats! @MagicJohnson will join the Chancellor to talk about the influence his college journey continues to have on his success as an athlete and executive. Register at chancellor.uic.edu/events-2/chair…

Nestled near the southern end of the @UofIllinois Main Quad, the Morrow Plots are the longest continuously-running agricultural experiment in all of North America. 🌽🌾 @ACESIllinois is celebrating 150 years of this living laboratory throughout the year: ow.ly/Rn3850YtwaU

Our new pilot program helps address Illinois’ urgent need for early childhood educators — offering flexible pathways for working teachers to advance their careers. Take classes through our Chicago and Urbana-Champaign universities to match your schedule: ow.ly/ex3v50Yso37

Nominating a changemaker for the Shin Humanitarian Award accomplishes two powerful things at once. The honoree receives recognition and gifts $50,000 to U of I System work they believe in. Nominate a humanitarian today. The deadline is April 13: go.uillinois.edu/2026ShinExcell…

Plastic shopping bags can take hundreds of years to decompose, and many cities now implement per-bag usage charges. A @UICEngineering team may have a solution for both of these issues: a plant-based bioplastic that uses lignin. ♻️ Learn more: ow.ly/vqFk50YqoAV

Even our shortest month was filled with impactful news and inspiring stories from all three of our universities. Keep up with all U of I System happenings every month by subscribing below! ⛅ February's edition: ow.ly/iaGC50YpaXw 📩 Subscribe here: ow.ly/bvjo50YpaXB

Quantum computing sounds futuristic, but in Illinois there's momentum toward making it reality. If you wonder what quantum could mean for you, try this podcast with Harley Johnson, executive director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park: ow.ly/rQkv50YoI8R

On February 27, the University of Illinois System closed on its purchase of 250 S. Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago to serve as the permanent headquarters of the Discovery Partners Institute led by the @UofIllinois. 🌇 Learn more 🔽 news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/5379…

At yesterday's U of I System Day at the Capitol, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and leadership from our community joined together to champion the impact of higher education across Illinois. Our shared goal: strengthening Illinois through the power of public higher education.

#UISedu students and Chancellor Janet L. Gooch joined more than 200 advocates today at the Illinois State Capitol for the 17th annual @UofILSystem Day at the Capitol to support higher education in Illinois. #HigherEd #HigherEdFunding

At first, Zoey felt anxious at @thisisUIC. What turned things around? A peer coach who’d walked a similar path. A grant that erased tuition and fees. And University of Illinois System infrastructure built to support students from every angle: ow.ly/Il7150Yl0MC

The state budget proposed today by Governor JB Pritzker would provide a 1% increase in state-appropriated general operating funds for the U of I System. The proposal would continue the vital reinvestment in public higher education in the state of Illinois. blogs.illinois.edu/view/7815/1150…

With a record 101,081 enrollment at our three universities, the U of I System is building clear pathways into and through college like never before. 🎓 Read more about how we're affirming our commitment to access and affordability to learners of all ages: ow.ly/USoT50YhawR

The @thisisUIC College of Dentistry (@UICCOD) hosted its annual Give Kids A Smile day by welcoming nearly 100 children from St. Malachy School. 🌆 Children received free comprehensive oral exams, teeth cleaning and sealants, oral health education, and dietary recommendations. 🦷

From @uisedu's Prairie Promise to @thisisUIC's Aspire grant to @UofIllinois’s Illinois Commitment, the University of Illinois System is dedicated to making a world-class education more affordable and accessible. Learn more in our 2025 Annual Report: ow.ly/Ap0n50YcrnF

A new study from the Urban Transportation Center at @UICCUPPA shows that investing in rural transit pays dividends. 🚐💰 For every $1 put in, nearly $4 in value is gained through improved health outcomes, increased workforce participation, and more: ow.ly/lebO50YbWgw

At the @UofIllinois College of Education's new Healing, Training, and Research Clinic in Champaign, graduate student clinicians broaden their experiences by providing free counseling services to community members—a win-win situation for all. 🤝 wcia.com/news/champaign…