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We’ve been built this way from the beginning—to serve the state and its people, and bring the whole world right along with us. Our past and future are tied together through immeasurable impact, made matter-of-factly. This is no myth. It’s a phenomenon. And it lives within all of us. Together.
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Events
- Four Seasons Chicago – April 29, 2026Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the University Club of Chicago on May 7th. Your presence and commitment to philanthropy inspire us all and strengthen the university.
Latest Story
- Alum Connie Frank Strengthens Community of Care at IllinoisWhen students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign need assistance, they now have a one-of-a-kind campus hub designed to help Illinois students find their way. The Connie Frank CARE (Coordination, Assistance, Response, and Education) Center, located on the fourth floor of the Turner Student Services Building, provides resources for individualized non-clinical case management, basic needs, assistance with problem-solving, and emergency resources in times of distress or crisis. The Connie Frank CARE Center is designed to support all U. of I. students.
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