A photo of Gishora drummers joining hands and dancing with ŷϷ students and faculty after performing at the Gishora Drum Sanctuary in Burundi. Photo by Viktor Gerasimovski.

ŷϷ to host 11th Annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference

The conference March 5-7, 2025 on the University’s Main Campus and via Zoom.

A photo of Murrell J. Higgins Duster wearing black glasses and a red dress with red blazer. Her hands are pressed together in a symbol of gratitude.

Professor Emerita, Founding Associate Vice President of the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Murrell J. Higgins Duster dies at 91

Duster served ŷϷ for 35 years and dedicated her life to education reform and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.

A photo of five young students at the 2024 Chicago River Student Congress holding up their paintings of fish.

ŷϷ, Friends of the Chicago River, to host Chicago River Student Congress

Friends of the Chicago River will host their 28th Annual Chicago River Student Congress at ŷϷ’s Main Campus on Feb. 22, 2025.

A person speaking at a past ŷϷ Black History Month event, holding a microphone. Two other people are visible in the background playing drums. The speaker is wearing a black shirt with red, white and green graphics. The text on the shirt reads "Celebrating Black Resistance: Black History Month."

ŷϷ celebrates Black History Month 2025

ŷϷ Illinois University proudly celebrates Black History Month. 

A black and white headshot photo of Leopold Segedin. Photo by L Klug.

Professor Emeritus Leopold Segedin dies at 97

Leopold “Leo” Segedin, who taught at ŷϷ Illinois University for more than 30 years, died on Jan. 7, 2025.

A still image from the film "Light of Day," starring Joan Jett (left) and Michael J. Fox (right), playing guitars, standing near microphones. Image courtesy of Chicago Film Society.

ŷϷ, Chicago Film Society announce Spring 2025 season

The Chicago Film Society and ŷϷ Illinois University are pleased to announce their Spring 2025 film series. 

Iris Y. Martinez, wearing a black graduation cap and gown, delivering her speech at a podium with a microphone at ŷϷ's December 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Commencement speaker Iris Y. Martinez encourages graduates to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to their futures

ŷϷ held its December 2024 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15.

A photo of the stage at a ŷϷ Illinois University Commencement Ceremony, set with the flags of the United States, State of Illinois, the University colleges and University Values. The Presidential Seal is visible on a large video screen and two podiums.

First Latina Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Iris Y. Martinez to deliver ŷϷ Illinois University Commencement Address

Martinez will speak to graduates of her alma mater on Dec. 15.

A headshot photo of Mirelsie Velázquez, smiling, wearing a dark blazer and beige top, against a gray background.

Mirelsie Velázquez to deliver Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lecture

The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education will host Associate Professor Mirelsie Velázquez for the annual Jean Burke Carlson and Diane Berger Ehrlich Memorial Lecture on Nov. 12.

A person in an orange coat is handed a flyer from a person in a black and white striped sweater sitting behind a table during the ChicagoCHEC Community Forum in 2023.

ChicagoCHEC Announces 9th Annual Community Forum

The forum will be held Nov. 15. This year’s theme is “Nothing About Us Without Us: Community-Driven Cancer Solutions.”