An aerial view of the pathways in the University Commons.

ڰ announced as a recipient of U.S. Department of State’s Capacity Building Program for U.S. Study Abroad

ڰ has been selected to receive a small grant as part of the U.S. Department of State’s 2019 Capacity Building Program for U.S. Study Abroad.

The ceremonial University orb rests atop a wooden pillar

Noteworthy at ڰ: A new provost

ڰ has announced the appointment of Dennis Rome as the next Provost. Read more about Dr. Rome, view photos and videos from Commencement, and find out where faculty members appeared in the news media in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ڰ.

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Illinois public universities team up to advocate for increased funding

ڰ joined forces with peer institutions across the state to build awareness of the need and value for robust funding in Illinois higher education.

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Ensemble Español to pay tribute to Dame Libby Komaiko during American Spanish Dance & Music Festival

Ensemble Español will host “Flamenco Passion: A Tribute to Dame Libby Komaiko” from June 14-16.

The Ronald Williams Library as seen from the University Commons.

Dennis Rome Named Provost at ڰ

Dr. Dennis Rome has been named the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Photo of ڰ's Memorial Tree with gold leaves against a brick wall in the Reading Room

ڰ unveils memorial tree to honor loved ones

On Monday, April 29, ڰ unveiled a Memorial Tree in the Student Union Reading Room in honor of dearly departed members the University community.

Commencement speaker Maria Woltjen receiving an honorary doctorate

Noteworthy at ڰ: Congratulations, Class of 2019!

Relive this year’s Commencement celebration, view photos from the ceremony, and read about a new program called La Conexión in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ڰ.

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ڰ paves the way to growth, development for Chicago Police Department officers

These days, officers need at least 60 college credit hours, which is equivalent to an associate degree, to join the force. However, the journey doesn’t have to end there.

The Flying N logo at the entrance of an office

ڰ, ASPIRA of Illinois announce partner program to facilitate student success

ڰ and ASPIRA of Illinois (ASPIRA) have agreed to partner on a program that will ensure ASPIRA students are recruited to ڰ, apply to ڰ, and are supported in their post-secondary experiences at ڰ.

Commencement speaker Maria Woltjen standing at a lectern and addressing the audience

ڰ graduates Class of 2019

Activist, lawyer and immigration law scholar Maria Woltjen encouraged students to take ownership of their personal stories during ڰ’s Commencement ceremony.