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The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry 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. 🦷
Children received free comprehensive oral exams, teeth cleaning and sealants, oral health education, and dietary recommendations. 🦷
February 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry 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. 🦷
Children received free comprehensive oral exams, teeth cleaning and sealants, oral health education, and dietary recommendations. 🦷
From @uisedu.bsky.social's Prairie Promise to Chicago's Aspire grant to Urbana-Champaign'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
Learn more in our 2025 Annual Report: ow.ly/Ap0n50YcrnF
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
From @uisedu.bsky.social's Prairie Promise to Chicago's Aspire grant to Urbana-Champaign'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
Learn more in our 2025 Annual Report: ow.ly/Ap0n50YcrnF
A new study from the Urban Transportation Center at
@uiccuppa.bsky.social shows that investing in rural transit in Illinois pays big dividends. 🚐💰
For every $1 put in, nearly $4 in value is gained through improved health outcomes, increased workforce participation, and more: ow.ly/A0kU50YbWgu
@uiccuppa.bsky.social shows that investing in rural transit in Illinois pays big dividends. 🚐💰
For every $1 put in, nearly $4 in value is gained through improved health outcomes, increased workforce participation, and more: ow.ly/A0kU50YbWgu
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
A new study from the Urban Transportation Center at
@uiccuppa.bsky.social shows that investing in rural transit in Illinois pays big dividends. 🚐💰
For every $1 put in, nearly $4 in value is gained through improved health outcomes, increased workforce participation, and more: ow.ly/A0kU50YbWgu
@uiccuppa.bsky.social shows that investing in rural transit in Illinois pays big dividends. 🚐💰
For every $1 put in, nearly $4 in value is gained through improved health outcomes, increased workforce participation, and more: ow.ly/A0kU50YbWgu
This Black History Month, the University of Illinois Chicago is celebrating the achievements of Africans and African Americans in our country with the theme "Stories of Our Resistance and Resilience."
Bookmark the 2026 campus-wide schedule of events here: go.uic.edu/BHM
Bookmark the 2026 campus-wide schedule of events here: go.uic.edu/BHM
February 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
This Black History Month, the University of Illinois Chicago is celebrating the achievements of Africans and African Americans in our country with the theme "Stories of Our Resistance and Resilience."
Bookmark the 2026 campus-wide schedule of events here: go.uic.edu/BHM
Bookmark the 2026 campus-wide schedule of events here: go.uic.edu/BHM
Despite the bitter cold, our campuses warmed back to action this month. Catch up with our biggest stories below, and subscribe for future months!
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January 30, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Despite the bitter cold, our campuses warmed back to action this month. Catch up with our biggest stories below, and subscribe for future months!
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Dr. Robert A. Barish, vice chancellor for health affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, writes in Crain's Chicago Business that "when academic medicine and public service intersect, the result is not just broader access to care. It is better care for everyone."
👉 https://ow.ly/pUBa50Y4nKe
👉 https://ow.ly/pUBa50Y4nKe
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Dr. Robert A. Barish, vice chancellor for health affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago, writes in Crain's Chicago Business that "when academic medicine and public service intersect, the result is not just broader access to care. It is better care for everyone."
👉 https://ow.ly/pUBa50Y4nKe
👉 https://ow.ly/pUBa50Y4nKe
Reminder: our annual Federal Priorities Town Hall starts tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. CST! U of I System President Killeen will reflect on last year's engagement, preview our 2026 goals, and conclude with a Q-and-A session with the audience.
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/TBHy50XY2r1
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/TBHy50XY2r1
January 26, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Reminder: our annual Federal Priorities Town Hall starts tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. CST! U of I System President Killeen will reflect on last year's engagement, preview our 2026 goals, and conclude with a Q-and-A session with the audience.
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/TBHy50XY2r1
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/TBHy50XY2r1
This tax season, the University of Illinois Springfield's College of Business & Management will provide area residents with professional tax preparations at no cost. 💰
For more details and eligibility: https://ow.ly/EVCY50Y1UQx
For more details and eligibility: https://ow.ly/EVCY50Y1UQx
January 23, 2026 at 6:38 PM
This tax season, the University of Illinois Springfield's College of Business & Management will provide area residents with professional tax preparations at no cost. 💰
For more details and eligibility: https://ow.ly/EVCY50Y1UQx
For more details and eligibility: https://ow.ly/EVCY50Y1UQx
The Illinois Innovation Network's Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant program awarded over $160,000 to two new projects. 🌱
💡 personalizing learning for neurodivergent students
👴 enhancing social support for older adults in Illinois
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Aes50Y1iM2
💡 personalizing learning for neurodivergent students
👴 enhancing social support for older adults in Illinois
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Aes50Y1iM2
January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The Illinois Innovation Network's Social Innovation and Impact Seed Grant program awarded over $160,000 to two new projects. 🌱
💡 personalizing learning for neurodivergent students
👴 enhancing social support for older adults in Illinois
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Aes50Y1iM2
💡 personalizing learning for neurodivergent students
👴 enhancing social support for older adults in Illinois
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Aes50Y1iM2
Our 2025 annual report highlights our economic impact, with new data showing the breadth of our reach across Illinois. It reflects the essence of our mission: expanding access, driving discovery, and delivering impact.
📖 Spend time with "Collective Strength, Public Good": https://ow.ly/uvEl50Y0UXM
📖 Spend time with "Collective Strength, Public Good": https://ow.ly/uvEl50Y0UXM
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Our 2025 annual report highlights our economic impact, with new data showing the breadth of our reach across Illinois. It reflects the essence of our mission: expanding access, driving discovery, and delivering impact.
📖 Spend time with "Collective Strength, Public Good": https://ow.ly/uvEl50Y0UXM
📖 Spend time with "Collective Strength, Public Good": https://ow.ly/uvEl50Y0UXM
At our recent Board of Trustees meeting, U of I System President Tim Killeen chose to highlight seven of our more than 7,000 excellent faculty members. Along with their colleagues, we're proud of how often they go far above and beyond the tradition role of faculty. 👩🏽🏫👨🏻🔬
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
At our recent Board of Trustees meeting, U of I System President Tim Killeen chose to highlight seven of our more than 7,000 excellent faculty members. Along with their colleagues, we're proud of how often they go far above and beyond the tradition role of faculty. 👩🏽🏫👨🏻🔬
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one truth stands out: progress multiplies when we work together. At this weekend’s MLK Dinner, we gathered with others dedicated to serving the public and reflected on the responsibility we share to strengthen our communities.
Dr. King’s legacy calls us forward.
Dr. King’s legacy calls us forward.
January 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one truth stands out: progress multiplies when we work together. At this weekend’s MLK Dinner, we gathered with others dedicated to serving the public and reflected on the responsibility we share to strengthen our communities.
Dr. King’s legacy calls us forward.
Dr. King’s legacy calls us forward.
Join U of I System President Tim Killeen on January 27 for our annual Federal Priorities Town Hall! President Killeen will reflect on last year's engagement, preview our 2026 goals, and conclude with a Q-and-A session with the audience.
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/iW9F50XY2r2
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/iW9F50XY2r2
January 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Join U of I System President Tim Killeen on January 27 for our annual Federal Priorities Town Hall! President Killeen will reflect on last year's engagement, preview our 2026 goals, and conclude with a Q-and-A session with the audience.
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/iW9F50XY2r2
Register for free here: https://ow.ly/iW9F50XY2r2
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet in Chicago this morning, starting at 8:00 a.m.
Follow along live: http://uis.edu/uislive
Follow along live: http://uis.edu/uislive
January 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet in Chicago this morning, starting at 8:00 a.m.
Follow along live: http://uis.edu/uislive
Follow along live: http://uis.edu/uislive
We power progress across Illinois. 💪
With our $24.9B annual impact, we fuel jobs and opportunity while providing significant return on investment for residents, partners, and students. 📈
Drill down into the myriad ways our system boosts the state economy: https://economicimpact25.uillinois.edu
With our $24.9B annual impact, we fuel jobs and opportunity while providing significant return on investment for residents, partners, and students. 📈
Drill down into the myriad ways our system boosts the state economy: https://economicimpact25.uillinois.edu
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
We power progress across Illinois. 💪
With our $24.9B annual impact, we fuel jobs and opportunity while providing significant return on investment for residents, partners, and students. 📈
Drill down into the myriad ways our system boosts the state economy: https://economicimpact25.uillinois.edu
With our $24.9B annual impact, we fuel jobs and opportunity while providing significant return on investment for residents, partners, and students. 📈
Drill down into the myriad ways our system boosts the state economy: https://economicimpact25.uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet this Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. 🕗
To watch live, please use this stream: https://uis.edu/uislive 🎦
To watch live, please use this stream: https://uis.edu/uislive 🎦
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. 🕗
To watch live, please use this stream: https://uis.edu/uislive 🎦
To watch live, please use this stream: https://uis.edu/uislive 🎦
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. 👨🏾⚕️👷🏻♂️: 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. 👨🏾⚕️👷🏻♂️: https://ow.ly/h9iC50XVIQk
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. 🤝🏻
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. 🤝🏻
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
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. 🤝🏼
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. 🤝🏼
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 👉 https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
Read more about them 👉 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 👉 https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
Read more about them 👉 https://iqmp.org/ #SystemStories2025
In September, alumnus Larry Gies made the largest donation in Division of Intercollegiate Athletics history—a $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 history—a $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
In July, the UIC Department of Computer Science got a big upgrade. 👨🏽💻 #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. 👨🏽💻 #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
Both economic and literal groundwork will be laid soon at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. 🏗️
🤝🏻 IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
📢 We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): https://ow.ly/b54a50XKWbN
🤝🏻 IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
📢 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. 🏗️
🤝🏻 IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
📢 We issued an RFP for state-of-the-art research facilities at the IQMP (due January 9!): https://ow.ly/b54a50XKWbN
🤝🏻 IQMP's new partnership with Silicon Catalyst: https://ow.ly/gZGm50XKWbM
📢 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.
⛄ Latest edition: https://ow.ly/GGNG50XKmfL
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⛄ Latest edition: https://ow.ly/GGNG50XKmfL
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