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Statement from University of Illinois President Tim Killeen on the Illinois Budget Outcome
Jun 06, 2017 03:37 PMOver the last few days, the Illinois legislature has come together in bipartisan efforts to end a historic budget impasse, approving revenue and spending bills that will provide full-year funding for the University of Illinois System and other essential state services.
Springfield architect Paul O’Shea honored for Outstanding Advocate Leadership
Apr 24, 2017 03:37 PMThe University of Illinois Foundation today announces Springfield native and long-time resident Paul O’Shea as the recipient of the 2017 William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership.
Grainger Foundation pledges $25M to match engineering scholarship gifts
Apr 03, 2017 03:37 PMNow through the end of 2019, The Grainger Foundation will match all donations made to the College's Engineering Visionary Scholarship Initiative.
U of I awarded $5.5 million Department of Defense grant
Dec 16, 2016 03:37 PMThe University of Illinois has received a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to support economic revitalization in Illinois communities affected by reductions in federal military spending.
Chicago doctors use stem cells to cure sickle cell disease
Dec 12, 2016 03:37 PMSickle cell disease can cause debilitating fatigue, chronic pain, even death. But now what was once a life sentence may be no more. Doctors in Chicago say they are curing sickle cell disease in adults.
Illinois Music
Dec 08, 2016 07:10 AMNathan Gunn of Champaign already has won a Grammy Award (2010). Still, he about jumped out of his opera tights when informed via Instagram that he was nominated for two more Tuesday.
Illinois Innocence Project wins release of wrongfully convicted Decatur man imprisoned for 18 years
Nov 23, 2016 03:37 PMA Decatur man walked free from the Macon County Courthouse today thanks to the efforts of the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) at the University of Illinois Springfield. Newly discovered DNA evidence proves that Charles Palmer did not commit the 1998 murder of William Helmbacher.
New legislation proposes performance-based funding for U of I System
Nov 10, 2016 03:37 PMLegislation introduced Thursday would redefine the state's long partnership with the University of Illinois System, providing predictable funding for university operations over the next five years in exchange for tangible performance goals that support Illinois students and serve the needs of the state.
The University of Illinois and Deloitte Foundation establish industry leading center for analytics education
Oct 25, 2016 03:37 PMThe Illinois College of Business is pleased to announce the launch of the “University of Illinois-Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics” at Urbana-Champaign. A $5 million gift from the Deloitte Foundation and Deloitte’s retired and current partners, principals, managing directors and employees will allow Illinois College of Business to move to the head of class in business analytics education and talent development.
University of Illinois System, U of I Foundation Extend Fundraising Success
Oct 07, 2016 01:34 PMFor 81 years, the University of Illinois Foundation and the University of Illinois have worked together to secure and manage private gifts from donors who are committed to the University and advancing its excellence in teaching, research and public engagement.