UIC Athletics announces third-largest endowed scholarship

Mar 18, 2021 9:15 am

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Athletics Department announced today a $250,000 commitment from football letter winner and two-time alumnus Al Ronan ('69 & '70) to establish the Al Ronan Family UIC Athletics Scholarship Fund.

iBSW Chicago Program

Jan 5, 2021 10:15 am

This two-year program allows community college graduates to complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign BSW degrees while residing in Chicago, through a combination of hybrid and online courses and metropolitan-area based internships.

UIC creates program for students with intellectual disabilities

Nov 30, 2020 1:15 pm

The University of Illinois Chicago announced a $2.5 million grant to develop an accredited postsecondary two-year certificate program aimed at preparing people with intellectual disabilities for employment opportunities.

New tech boot camps at UIC

Jan 31, 2021 10:30 am

To meet the demand for cyber-security and coding professionals, the University of Illinois At Chicago and Fullstack Academy are rolling out a new tech boot camp.

American Talent Initiative

Jul 20, 2018 2:45 pm

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has joined the American Talent Initiative, a coalition of top universities committed to enhancing the recruitment, enrollment and graduation of high-achieving lower- and moderate-income students. More...

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UIC fellowship aimed at increasing diversity among architecture students

Jul 30, 2021 10:15 am

Raymond Hartshorne and James Plunkard have committed $500,000 to the University of Illinois Chicago’s School of Architecture to create an endowed fellowship aimed at increasing diversity among students obtaining a UIC architecture education at the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts.

UIC is No. 3 in ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ ranking

Sep 1, 2020 9:00 am

The University of Illinois Chicago stands out as one of the “Best Bang for the Buck” institutions in the Midwest, according to the 2020 edition of Washington Monthly’s annual College Guide and Rankings, which were released this week.

New initiative to increase Mexican enrollment, partnerships

Feb 18, 2021 8:30 am

U of I System President Tim Killeen recently launched an initiative to expand connections with Mexico, seeking to increase enrollment of Mexican students as well as academic and research partnerships with universities, government agencies and private industry in Mexico.

Extension to ACES scholarships

Jul 19, 2018 2:45 pm

University of Illinois Extension and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences(ACES) are now offering up to 54 scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. More...

Environmental Leadership Program prepares students to be sustainability leaders

Oct 11, 2021 1:00 pm

The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a cutting-edge program launched by the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The program is designed to prepare Illinois undergraduates for leadership roles in the sustainability field.

Why this first-generation student chose UIC

Dec 10, 2020 12:45 pm

Sarun "Mac" Chanprungf from Buffalo Grove is the first in his family to graduate from college, earning his kinesiology degree close to home at University of Illinois Chicago.

UIS/UIC guaranteed pathway to UIC nursing degree

Jul 1, 2020 4:00 pm

UIC and UIS have announced the creation of a joint undergraduate nursing curriculum that will guarantee a spot for incoming freshmen in UIC’s highly ranked nursing program.

UIC College of Medicine decreases tuition

Jan 16, 2020 2:00 pm

The University of Illinois College of Medicine will reduce its tuition rates for all students, beginning with the 2020-21 academic year to address the rising indebtedness of medical students upon graduation. More...

U of I System excels in online program rankings

Jan 27, 2020 2:00 pm

Online programs at all three universities in the University of Illinois System have been recognized in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. More...

U of I System excels in online program rankings

Jan 27, 2021 8:45 am

Online programs at all three universities in the University of Illinois System have been recognized in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.

Ida B. Wells Scholarship Fund announced at UIC

Feb 23, 2021 8:45 am

A new University of Illinois Chicago scholarship honoring the groundbreaking African American journalist and civil rights leader Ida B. Wells will serve Chicago Public Schools and Archdiocese of Chicago students.

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UIS adds new online degree programs and certificates

Mar 31, 2021 2:00 pm

The University of Illinois Springfield is offering students more options to advance their education online on their own schedule. Starting in fall 2021, several new fully online degrees and certificates will be added.

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Test-optional admissions extended for two more years

Apr 2, 2021 10:00 am

The Executive Committee of the University of Illinois System Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a request by the three universities to allow high school students to apply for admission in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years without taking standardized tests.

DPI and UIC CHANCE Announce Expansion of Digital Scholars Program

Apr 2, 2021 9:30 am

The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and University of Illinois Chicago (UIC’s) CHANCE program today announced the expansion of its Digital Scholars Program to support and develop promising and diverse tech talent in Illinois.

U of I System creates new, $36 million financial aid fund

Apr 16, 2020 9:45 am

The University of Illinois System has created a fund that will provide at least $36 million in new, targeted financial aid to help students who are facing increased need now and for the coming academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New virtual summer camp for high schoolers diagnosed with autism

May 5, 2021 3:45 pm

Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors at Illinois high schools who were diagnosed with autism and are considering attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can explore and prepare for college life through a new virtual summer camp.

Expanded funding for MAP grants and merit scholarships

Jun 9, 2019 1:00 pm

Tim Killeen, president of the U of I System, spoke with the Chicago Tribune about what the increase in state funding means for public higher education.

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$40M donation to support UIC first-gen and low-income students

Jun 16, 2021 8:30 am

The University of Illinois Chicago is the recipient of a $40 million donation from philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie Scott. It is the largest gift from an individual in school history. The funds will provide life-changing support for first-generation and low-income students attending UIC.

Importance of our international students

Jul 8, 2020 1:00 pm

Students from dozens of countries are integral to the globally connected University of Illinois System, and they are valued members of our family. They enrich our universities and greatly enhance the educational experience for all.

City Colleges guaranteed admission partnership

Jul 15, 2018 2:45 pm

A guaranteed admission partnership with City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) has been expanded to include all three U of I System universities and that top transfers will be eligible for scholarships through a new pilot program. More...

Advancing inclusion in STEM education

Jul 18, 2018 2:45 pm

The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a five-year, $1 million grant through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence Initiative. More...

Dual credit class

Jul 20, 2018 2:45 pm

UIS is offering its first on-campus dual-credit class for high school students as part of a pilot program. The pilot course, CHE 199A: General, Organic, and Biochemistry, is taught by a faculty member and students earn high school and college credit. More...

Expanded scholarship support

Jul 20, 2018 2:45 pm

UIC’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has received $1.5 million from The Davee Foundation to expand its scholarship support for high-achieving students with financial need. More...

Universities adopt test-optional policy for fall 2021

Jul 20, 2020 4:00 pm

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Illinios at Springfield will not require standardized tests for students applying for fall 2021 freshman admission.

$1.9M NSF-funded initiative to transform UIC undergraduate chemistry offerings

Aug 25, 2021 1:45 pm

Supported by a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Illinois Chicago department of chemistry will launch a project consisting of evidence-based research of teaching and learning practices, course and curriculum revisions and faculty development, all with the intention of enhancing STEM education for undergraduate students.

Scholarship expands access to veterinary profession

Aug 30, 2021 12:00 pm

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine today announced a new $500,000 scholarship to help advance diversity within the veterinary profession. The scholarship will be granted to students from underrepresented populations and those who have shown a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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DuSable Scholars Program aims to increase number of students of color in STEM

Aug 30, 2021 12:45 pm

In an effort to bolster the number of Black and Latino students studying STEM-related fields, the University of Illinois Chicago has established a merit-based scholarship program within the College of Engineering and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

U of I System enrollment tops 90,000 for first time

Sep 9, 2020 9:15 am

Enrollment grew across the University of Illinois System this fall, topping 90,000 students for the first time and setting a record for the eighth straight year despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois Commitment

Sep 10, 2018 2:45 pm

A new financial-aid program, Illinois Commitment aims to make attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign more affordable for middle-income families in the state of Illinois. More...

Enrollment grows to nearly 89,000 students

Sep 12, 2019 10:15 am

Enrollment this fall across the University of Illinois System grew to a record high for the seventh straight year, increasing 3.8 percent to nearly 89,000 students, President Tim Killeen announced. More...

$5M grant to support national initiative in Latino humanities studies

Sep 22, 2021 1:45 pm

The University of Illinois Chicago has been awarded a three-year, $5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a national initiative in Latino humanities studies called “Crossing Latinidades: Emerging Scholars and New Comparative Directions.”

UIS to offer four new affordable accelerated graduate programs

Sep 23, 2021 1:30 pm

The University of Illinois Springfield has a long history of excellence in online learning. UIS is proud to add four new, 100% online, accelerated graduate programs to the 52 graduate and undergraduate programs offered.

UIC earns ‘Seal of Excelencia’ for commitment to Latino students

Oct 1, 2020 9:15 am

UIC has earned Excelencia in Education’s “Seal of Excelencia,” a national certification that recognizes colleges and universities for their “unwavering commitment to intentionally serve Latino students, while serving all.”

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UIC awarded grant to support initiatives for Asian American and Pacific Islander students

Oct 5, 2021 11:30 am

For the fourth time since 2010, the University of Illinois Chicago has received the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Minority-Serving Institutions program.

UIS creates three new schools, adds degrees and minors

Oct 12, 2021 8:00 am

The University of Illinois Springfield has created three new schools to better serve students and meet the needs of our Capital Region community, including the addition of new degrees and minors that are now open for enrollment.

UIS waives application fees for prospective students

Nov 13, 2019 2:00 pm

The University of Illinois at Springfield is waiving all application fees for prospective students in an effort to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to pursue a higher education. More...

Studying education at Illinois

Dec 16, 2020 1:00 pm

Trey Harris, EDU '21, decided to go to Illinois based on four factors: location, size, opportunity, and cost. Learn more about his college experience in Urbana-Champaign.

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