blog posts primary for post 1155263075 Public universities seek support for student, equity, research and capital initiatives May 21, 2021 9:30 am A letter was sent to Illinois’ federal legislators today by presidents of the state’s public universities, seeking support in federal legislation investing in infrastructure and families. Proposals endorsed by presidents would promote student affordability, research and innovation, diversity and social equity initiatives and bricks-and-mortar improvements. Share this Story Share Public universities seek support for student, equity, research and capital initiatives on Facebook Share Public universities seek support for student, equity, research and capital initiatives on X primary for post 286846515 Trustees approve budgets for Illinois Innovation Network-related projects May 20, 2021 10:15 am The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today approved budgets for two construction projects that are connected to the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN). Share this Story Share Trustees approve budgets for Illinois Innovation Network-related projects on Facebook Share Trustees approve budgets for Illinois Innovation Network-related projects on X primary for post 954841331 Avijit Ghosh named interim executive VP for U of I System May 19, 2021 9:30 am Avijit Ghosh, vice president/chief financial officer and comptroller for the University of Illinois System since 2018, has been named interim executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 15, President Tim Killeen announced today. Share this Story Share Avijit Ghosh named interim executive VP for U of I System on Facebook Share Avijit Ghosh named interim executive VP for U of I System on X primary for post 269493094 2021-22 Salary Program May 14, 2021 9:00 am Today President Killeen announced a 2 percent, merit-based salary program for faculty, academic professional and civil service staff to take effect August 16. Share this Story Share 2021-22 Salary Program on Facebook Share 2021-22 Salary Program on X primary for post 1978077624 IDPH announces $225M investment to expand COVID-19 testing in middle and high schools May 12, 2021 1:15 pm In an effort to ensure in-person learning can fully resume as quickly and safely as possible, the Illinois Department of Public Health today announced a $225 million investment to expand access to covidSHIELD saliva-based testing, developed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, to middle and high schools across the state at low or no cost. Share this Story Share IDPH announces $225M investment to expand COVID-19 testing in middle and high schools on Facebook Share IDPH announces $225M investment to expand COVID-19 testing in middle and high schools on X