University of Illinois System

A @CEEatIllinois team is helping farmers fend off droughts before they start...using eyes in the sky. 👀 The drones carry sensors that see through surface crops and measure moisture levels in the soil deep below. wcia.com/news/agricultu…

The Mile Square Health Center Dental Assistant Certification Program offers students in Chicago an affordable path to a career in dentistry. 🔴 Jocelyn Santiago and others share their success stories. Learn more: today.uic.edu/affordable-cer…

It's a hot one out there. And a new study shows that the Great Lakes can expect more in the near future. 🌡️ The report—led by @UofIllinois professor emeritus Don Wuebbles—confirms that the region has warmed 3° and precipitation increased 15% since 1951. wpr.org/news/report-cl…

By putting the power of a diagnostic lab in your pocket, the newest idea from @UICEngineering's Anand Research Group could help fend off the next pandemic before it starts. 🧬 See how they're doing it: ow.ly/3twL50WtBR3

ICYMI: we hosted SRI2025 last month, featuring: 🗣️ 450 speakers 💡 120+ sessions 🌆 10 Chicago-based excursions 🌍 Global countries represented, from South Africa to Morocco to Wales Relive the energy with this recap, and read more about @sricongress: ow.ly/VSVM50Wo3tE

The @UICCS is movin' on up. 🏙️ With over 2,000 undergraduates now in the program, the state-of-the-art 135,000-square-foot Computer Design Research and Learning Center will elevate the department's research and educational opportunities. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/07/1…

Our Board of Trustees today approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 901 W. University Ave., Urbana. The facility will help address growing space needs of @UofIllinois’s @illinoismed and other campus units. More from today's meeting 👇 news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/7898…

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet in Chicago this morning, starting at 8:00 a.m. Follow along with the meeting live: uis.edu/uislive

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. 🕗 If you'd like to livestream the meeting, use this bookmark: uis.edu/uislive 🎦

From a spotlight on our advocacy network to a comprehensive recap of the 2025 @sricongress, this month's Stay Connected loops you in on all the news systemwide. Subscribe for free below! 🏖️ Latest edition: ow.ly/CTGx50Wq3vr 📩 Subscribe here: ow.ly/JziM50Wq3vt

The climate crisis isn’t waiting. Neither are we. From June 16–19, the U of I System hosted the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (@sricongress), where 1,700+ changemakers came together to make a difference. ➡️ Relive the highlights: ow.ly/VSVM50Wo3tE

In rural areas, the only accessible health care provider for many miles may be a pharmacist. That's why @UICPharm's Rockford-based Rural Pharmacy Education Program will soon be expanding its mission to locations across the state. 📍 farmweeknow.com/general/grant-…

Recycling plastic is complex and can be inefficient. A @ChBEIllinois team created a model that connects reactions at the molecular level with large-size scales to better refine that process—and keep more plastics out of our environment. Learn more: ow.ly/5yZ950WlXI0

🎆 We wish you and yours a safe, happy holiday weekend. 🎇

Since 2001, @InnocenceIL at @uisedu has worked to clear the names of the wrongfully-convicted. This week, the IIP announced the exoneration of six men imprisoned for 124 combined years for a 1987 murder they didn't commit. How justice was finally served: ow.ly/rmh850WjSxk

The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center is on the move! Now the EnergySense Resilience Center, their applied research towards practical solutions for climate, energy, and sustainability will live under the umbrella of @vpedi_illinois. 💡 Learn more: news.uillinois.edu/view/7815/1617…

🎉 #UISedu has been part of the @UofILSystem for 30 years! On July 1, 1995, Sangamon State University officially became the system’s third campus after legislation was signed by Gov. Jim Edgar earlier that year. Here’s a look back at some of our early days in the late 1990s.

From building polymers that degrade in sunlight to innovating methods for upcycling existing plastics, two @ChBEIllinois engineers talk about some of the ways they endeavor to reduce the amount of plastics in our landfills and environment. ♻️ Listen 👂⬇️ nprillinois.org/economy-busine…

CABBI leaders took part in a panel at the 2025 Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress highlighting the breakthrough #biotech and collaborations among academia, industry, and government that are fueling a new #bioeconomy. 🌱 @leakey77 @UofILSystem cabbi.bio/recap-of-sri-c…

Right now at the IQMP, groundwork for a world-class quantum ecosystem is being built through bold investment, strategic partnerships, and an emphasis on inclusive innovation. You've heard of the Silicon Valley? Get ready for the Quantum Prairie. news.wttw.com/2025/06/17/ins…