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Joined September 2011
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Take your pumpkins to a @ILextension-sponsored Pumpkin Smash event to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve local water quality — plus have some fun while doing so! 🎃💥 Find a smashing good time this weekend near you: go.illinois.edu/PumpkinSmash
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October's top story across the U of I System was the generosity of Larry Gies, who donated another $100M to his namesake business school. Read about other big news in Stay Connected below! 🍂 October edition: ow.ly/4h8H5103pIR 📩 Subscribe here: ow.ly/Y3Ou5103pIS
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Your campus, your school colors ❤️💙 #ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago – at Chicago, IL
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We're proud to have two of our own named to @CrainsChicago Business's Notable Leaders in Communications 2026. Congrats to the U of I System's Deneen Gillespie and @thisisUIC's Chandra Harris-McCray! Gillespie: ow.ly/QTvQ51033AP Harris-McCray: ow.ly/QybS51033B1
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Our commitment to access and affordability is especially vital for first-generation students. At @UISedu, a record number of 967 first-generation students enrolled this fall. 📈 Learn about the journey of one of them — recent UIS graduate Quinn. 👇🏾
Not every college journey follows the same timeline. Quinn's story shows that continuing forward is what truly matters. After beginning college as a first-generation student and parent, Quinn stepped away before eventually returning to finish her degree at #UISedu while balancing family life and overcoming unexpected challenges.
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The U of I System remains committed to making our three universities accessible and affordable. With a broad range of financial aid options, our programs and resources are designed to support students from all backgrounds — ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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Our 2026 Leadership State Tour traversed Illinois, from downtown Chicago to the Metro East and ten more stops along the way. 📍 📑 Full recap: ow.ly/9gEv51012RN 🗺️ Tour website and pictures from the road: ow.ly/FJTH51012RM
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For @ElginCommColl students who want to continue their education at @UofIllinois, Transfer Drive can make that dream a reality. 🎓 Learn more at uillinois.edu/transferdrive.
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Leading up to the announcement of his $100 million matching gift, alum Larry Gies (ACCY '88) interviewed students and faculty about the life-changing experiences they’ve had at Gies Business. Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/8UGmP7svR-8
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Madison Industries Founder and CEO Larry Gies (ACCY '88) has announced a generous pledge of $100 million to Gies Business! The pledge will match qualifying donations to support scholarships, enhance learner experiences, and ensure faculty excellence. 📰 ow.ly/LtXV50ZZ1cx
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This fall, high school students across Illinois are already earning early college credit. And in the Dual Credit @ Illinois program, they're doing it from their home districts. Learn more about the program, and how to participate in it: ow.ly/jXeO50ZZ3Cj
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Consul General Dr. M. Anand Prakash met with President Timothy L. Killeen of the University of Illinois System. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on strengthening India–U.S. academic ties, fostering research collaboration, and expanding educational partnerships. @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @diaspora_india @IndianDiplomacy @AnandPrakashIFS @UofILSystem
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Congratulations to #UISedu Associate Professor of Biology Noah Reynolds, named the 2026 University Scholar! The award is the highest faculty honor from the @UofILSystem, recognizing excellence in teaching and scholarship. ➡️ go.uis.edu/UniversityScholar…
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Talent. Technology. Trust. The road ahead filled with opportunities for Illinois. In this long-form podcast with @CrainsChicago, President Tim Killeen reflects on what he has learned during his nearly 12 years leading the U of I System. Watch now: ow.ly/zN7a50ZWXuA
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Two and a half years ago, @UofIllinois students had a vision for a solar-powered, all-electric house. With construction now complete, that dream has become reality. 🏡 The Rantoul home will be donated to a local family via @Habitat_org. wandtv.com/2026/09/13/univer…
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We had big moments throughout September, including our annual Leadership State Tour and yet another systemwide enrollment record. Read all about it in Stay Connected! 📈 September edition: ow.ly/iPfJ50ZU2Rt 📩 Subscribe here: ow.ly/gtIL50ZU2Rx
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Chicago has the assets to lead in AI. In @CrainsChicago, Gene E. Robinson shares how connecting Illinois research with Chicago businesses can turn that potential into progress while keeping people at the center of the work. chicagobusiness.com/crains-c…
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University of Illinois System retweeted
With record funding from the @NIH and the State of Illinois, UIC continues to make discoveries known that solve problems and uplift communities. 🔗 Learn more today.uic.edu/research-fundi… #UICResearchMatters #MakeItKnown #UIC #ThisIsUIC #Chicago – at Chicago, IL
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Wrapping up our 2026 State Tour, U of I System leaders visited @schooldist186's Lanphier High School in Springfield. Lanphier serves students for whom the path to an in-state public university isn't always visible — but today, the U of I System made it a little clearer.
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President Killeen and our chancellors gathered at @UISedu to reflect upon what they saw and heard across the state this week. The conversation underscored the importance of the partnership between our system and state, and the tangible benefits that it provides to Illinoisans.
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