The University of Illinois System

09/11/2026

Opening today at the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago, "Never Forget" examines the memories and lasting impact of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the lives of 25 University of Illinois Chicago alums, faculty, staff, and students.

Read more about the exhibit: https://ow.ly/Uyzv50ZMBQw

09/10/2026

Three million Illinois residents. Nearly one third of the state budget. Medicaid is not a line item, it's a lifeline for one in four people in this state.

Changes to the program starting next year could reshape state spending in ways that ripple far beyond healthcare. The U of I System's Institute of Government and Public Affairs breaks down the fiscal implications for Illinois: https://ow.ly/K8Q650ZLZQB

09/09/2026

For the first time, fall enrollment across the University of Illinois System has topped 102,000 — a new system record.

The growth is coming from home: in-state undergraduates are up 4.2%, and Illinois residents now make up nearly 80% of our undergraduate population.

"This record enrollment reflects more than growing demand for an Illinois education. It reflects growing confidence in Illinois itself." — President Tim Killeen

📍 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 61,060 (campus record)
📍 University of Illinois Chicago: 37,199 (campus record)
📍 University of Illinois Springfield: 4,008

Learn more: https://ow.ly/kZcN50ZLfv9

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

As we welcome students back for the new academic year, our system continues to make big headlines — including the launch of our new Transfer Drive program. Catch up on August's news with Stay Connected!

📚 August edition: https://ow.ly/HeM750ZHjKE
📩 Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/KgYr50ZHjKz

08/27/2026

The rise of artificial intelligence brings great possibilities for efficiency and productivity — but also confusion, even fear.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell says that moving forward, we must build AI systems that are both transparent and inspectable.

In Crain's Chicago Business, Isbell lays out a roadmap for responsible usage of artificial intelligence: https://ow.ly/7lax50ZG8Em

08/25/2026

If you don't know what the MONO-MARS is, that's understandable: it's the first atomic-scale electron microscope of its kind in the world. 🔬

And it now lives on the University of Illinois Chicago campus, where researchers both within and outside of UIC can reserve time with the device:

For many, the cacophony of students, Chicago traffic and rumbling L train define UIC. But a new campus research facility is specifically designed for focus. 

08/24/2026

It's been a whirlwind first two years for the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), and its building momentum has created interest and curiosity into the park's mission and purpose.

This Q-and-A session with CEO Harley Johnson explores and explains what the IQMP is—and also what it isn't:

It’s been two years since the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) was first launched. In that time, we’ve celebrated major milestones, made big announcements and welcomed a world-class roster of tenants to Illinois. Understandably for a project of this magnitude, we’ve also spark...

08/21/2026

08/20/2026