We have announced that our Fall 2020 semester will be delivered through a blend of in-person and remote instruction. This approach allows the university to prioritize the health and safety of our community with the enhanced educational opportunities of in-person engagement. For more information, view the Fall Instruction FAQ. We are providing updates linked to our… Continue Reading
We are providing updates linked to our return to on-campus operations working teams. The COVID-19 SHIELD: Target, Test, Tell briefing will take place from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 16 via go.illinois.edu/covid-19briefing. Previous COVID-19 briefings are available to watch, including the Budget & Finance briefing and the Academics briefing. We are encouraging everyone… Continue Reading
We are inviting students, faculty and staff to share their feedback. As the university continues to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 and makes plans for returning to on-campus operations, we know it is important to ensure we are considering a range of perspectives. Please consider sharing your thoughts by filling out this survey. We are… Continue Reading
We are planning for Fall 2020 instruction. We are working diligently toward the development of a plan for Fall 2020 instruction in a manner that prioritizes everyone’s safety and well-being. We are planning for employees to return to on-campus operations. The University is working within the parameters of guidance and direction provided by the Centers… Continue Reading
Despite the ways COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of our lives, I have never been prouder to be a member of this community. I am truly grateful for your patience, passion and perseverance during this pandemic. We are partnering with public health officials to help you receive testing. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign employees are… Continue Reading
We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2020 into the Illinois alumni family. While we are planning a rescheduled in-person ceremony worthy of what they deserve, watch the May 16 virtual celebration and congratulate our amazing Illinois graduates. We have established a framework to ensure a safe, careful and deliberate transition back to… Continue Reading
I hope you will take a few minutes to watch my video message to our university community. As we enter the end of the semester, I am truly grateful for your patience and I am so proud to be part of the Illinois family. We are actively planning protocols to put in place once employees who… Continue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an academic year no one ever imagined. As we enter the end of the semester, I am thankful for your continued patience and innovation. We have updated move-out information for University Housing residents. University Housing residents who can safely do so are encouraged to return to campus to move… Continue Reading
During this challenging time, the Illinois family continues to step up in extraordinary ways. Thank you for all you have done to ensure the continuity of our university missions. We are developing technologies to improve patient care. A team from The Grainger College of Engineering has released the designs for RapidAlarm, an alarm and sensor… Continue Reading
As the semester progresses, I am thankful for your innovation as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois family continues to step up in exemplary ways that allow us to move forward on delivering our missions. We are allocating funds for students facing financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Cares: COVID-19 Support… Continue Reading