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A large crowd of people congregate in front of Alma Mater passing out transgender flags and stickers on Saturday. University students protested the use of deadnames during the most recent commencement ceremony.
Students protest UI’s use of deadnames during commencement ceremony
May 24, 2021
University removes mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals
University removes mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals
May 24, 2021
Workers start unscrewing the iconic Chabad monument on Sunday. The monument was moved to the new Chabad house.
Illini Chabad officially transitions to new location
May 11, 2021
Kida The Great performs on stage at the URBANITE Dance Showcase on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. This event is the first of many in-person gatherings the University plans to host for students since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
UI increases in-person events at Memorial Stadium
May 4, 2021
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   Administration
Governor J.B. Pritzker answers questions at a news conference on March 26, 2021. Illinois lawmakers approved a budget that will maintain funding for higher education.
Illinois lawmakers approve state budget, maintain UI funding
June 2, 2021
A photograph of the Main Quad is taken from a drone on May 23, 2020. The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a renovation project for Altgeld Hall and Illini Hall.
Board of Trustees approve new projects, lower student health insurance costs
May 20, 2021
Bill Bernhard, the vice provost for academic affairs speaks to faculty members over Zoom on Tuesday. The American Association of University Professors Chapter at the University shared a report regarding how governance practices need to be more straightforward.
Report finds weaknesses in UI’s shared governance practices
May 14, 2021
A Carle pharmacist writes the date on Moderna vaccine labels at the Church of the Living God on Feb. 20. The University will begin to waive Covid-19 testing for vaccinated individuals starting in the fall.
UI to waive COVID-19 testing for vaccinated individuals
April 30, 2021
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