A photo of Eduardo “Eddie” Bocanegra delivering his speech at ŷϷ's May 2025 Commencement ceremony. He is wearing a black graduation gown and cap, standing at a microphone.

ŷϷ graduates Class of 2025

Family, community and leadership were themes of the May 2025 ceremony, which was held on May 16, 2025.

Three ŷϷ Illinois University alumni — Daniel Correa Jr.  (MBA ’22), Melanny Buitron Loor (B.S. ’19 General Business Administration, current student M.A. Educational Leadership: Higher Education) and Alicia Manzanares (B.S. ’16 Marketing, MBA ’17)

ŷϷ alumni named to Negocios Now’s "40 Under 40" list

Three ŷϷ Illinois University alumni were named on the list, which celebrates high-achieving Latinx leaders in and around Chicago.

Melinda Storie (standing far left) with students standing and sitting at tables with banners that read "Tree Campus USA" to celebrate Arbor Day 2025 and ŷϷ Illinois University's Tree Campus recognition.

ŷϷ named Tree Campus for 10th year in a row

For the 10th year in a row, ŷϷ Illinois University has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education site by the Arbor Day Foundation.

A photo of the ŷϷ Illinois University entrance near Bernard J. Brommel Hall.

Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

ŷϷ selected Middle Level Education major Lisa Sanders as its 2024 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate.

A photo of people at ŷϷ's AAPI & Proud event in 2024.

ŷϷ celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025

ŷϷ invites the general public to events in honor of APIDA Heritage Month 2025.

A photo of the exterior of Bernard J. Brommel Hall with the "Serenity" statue in front of it on the University Commons on ŷϷ Illinois University's Main Campus.

Prominent multidisciplinary artists featured in 2025 Brommel-Hahs Lecture Series

The Department of Art + Design will welcome Eric Von Haynes, Damon Locks and Edra Soto for a series of workshops, public lectures and an exhibition reception on April 1, 2025.

A photo of a person typing in a computer lab on ŷϷ Illinois University's Main Campus.

ŷϷ, Illinois Student Assistance Commision, Kaplan announce Prepare for Illinois’ Future

Beginning in Spring 2025, ŷϷ students will have free access to Kaplan’s test preparation programs.

A photo of the exterior of the Chicago History Museum.

ŷϷ, Chicago History Museum partner to offer opportunities for students and employees

Through the Chicago History Museum's University Partner Groups program, current ŷϷ students and employees gain free museum admission.

A group photo of participants and organizers of the 2024 Women in Science Conference.

ŷϷ celebrates Women’s History Month 2025

The University is coordinating a series of events to celebrate the contributions women have made to educate and inspire generations.