Last month, our leadership traversed the state for the fifth edition of its Leadership State Tour. Hear from some of the people we met, and learn more about how the U of I System contributes to the economy, well-being, and education of residents from every corner of our state.

The Board of Trustees today approved our administration’s request to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for a 10.9% increase in operating and capital appropriations from the General Assembly, beginning July 1. Read more about today's proceedings 👇

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet in Chicago this morning, starting at 8:00 a.m. Follow along live: https://t.co/7EbTQlBARx

The northern lights visible over #UISedu tonight! #aurora #northernlights

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. in Chicago. 🕗 To watch live, please use this stream: https://t.co/ptOPSKoMHK 🎦

This Veterans Day, @thisisUIC is spotlighting three police officers who served in our military before joining UIC. 🎖️ From military training and missions overseas, they bring their sense of duty, dedication and discipline to their work on campus today: https://t.co/Bun7iDWaaJ

Since 2014, the Cisar Student Veterans Center provides resources and community for the hundreds of students veterans at @thisisUIC and their families. Ahead of tomorrow's flag-raising ceremony, learn more about how the center supports student veterans: https://t.co/3Nm3Hmb2pz

Educating students about quality health care. Advocating for her community. Running a food pantry in Pilsen. Raising relief efforts for hurricane-stricken areas. Meet Dr. Evelyn Figueroa, winner of the U of I System's 2025 Shin Humanitarian Award: https://t.co/yAf16sVB0a

Concrete may be strong, but the repeated stress of heavy rail traffic can crack or warp concrete ties — which could lead to derailments. 🚝 A @uofigrainger team is using special metals called shape memory alloys to create self-repairing rail ties. 🩹

The days are growing shorter, but the good news continues to shine across the U of I System. See the latest Stay Connected below, and subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox every month. 🍂 Latest edition: https://t.co/b7GPnw4cgg 📩 Subscribe here: https://t.co/Bj6Jbp1fTa

We're taking a close look at how to expand offerings for adult learners — those who are past those traditional post-high school undergraduate years. Adult education offerings exist across the system, giving a new working group much to explore and imagine:

Curious about The Odyssey Project/Proyecto Odisea in Chicago? Academic director Rebecca Amato is happy to share how it works and what it accomplishes. “I have the great fortune to witness what spaces like ours can mean to our participants.” Learn more 👉 https://t.co/uUsfh2swZX

Life gets in the way. That’s one reason people start college but don’t graduate. Through The Odyssey Project, Aiesha West rediscovered herself and her love of learning. Odyssey and other adult learning programs show how we support students of all ages: https://t.co/qr7Vz3DBT0

After this weekend, don't trash that pumpkin - smash it! 🎃💥 In landfills, decomposing pumpkins produce methane gas. They also leach water that filters through the trash piles and pollutes nearby waterways. Find an @ILextension-hosted smash near you: https://t.co/nEPtVGTBya

Can aging be stopped, or even reversed? ⏳ The concept sounds like science fiction, but a team led by @thisisUIC associate professor Sandra Pinho found that a specific protein can rejuvenate blood and immune system cells: https://t.co/bkq2jMYZ2x

The University of Illinois Springfield (@uisedu) is opening new doors for students pursing careers in public leadership and legal affairs. 🚪 Learn more: https://t.co/bIjHEj5LNs

To mark National Transfer Student Week, these snapshots highlight how our commitment to seamless transfers is making a real difference for students and families across Illinois. Learn more about our expanded transfer guarantee: https://t.co/VGsqFVxMC9

It was great to have @SenatorDurbin meet with @UofILSystem President Killeen and @thisisuic Chancellor Miranda to discuss federal issues impacting our universities.

A huge thank you to @RepBillFoster for meeting with @UofILSystem President Killeen and @thisisuic Chancellor Miranda this afternoon!

Headphones: on. 🎧 @thisisUIC is launching two new podcasts. "This is UIC" features interviews with faculty, staff, and students, while "This is UIC Weekly" runs down the latest university news in three minutes or less every Friday. Get them here: https://t.co/EtQOEOQJ35