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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Wrapping up another year
Two ŷϷ Illinois University sisters are getting national attention for their Etsy shop, an assistant professor co-created a pandemic-safe art exhibit, and the University earned a grant to support Rehabilitation Counseling students.

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Starting the school year strong
The first week of the fall semester is coming to a close, and ŷϷ Illinois University is starting the school year strong. The University has been awarded a major grant to fund TRIO Student Support Services programs through 2025, and an additional $10,000 has been added to the General Scholarship Fund for students. Read about all this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at ŷϷ.

Ensemble Español embraces ‘New Era, New Works, New Legacies’ in 45th season
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre, in residence at ŷϷ Illinois University, marks its 45th season from August 2020 through July 2021. The season, titled “Zafiro Flamenco (Sapphire Flamenco): New Era, New Works, New Legacies,” will feature new partnerships, new works, virtual programs plus a new $300,000 anonymous matching grant opportunity with a total potential earnings of $1 million.

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: We’ve got this
ŷϷ Illinois University has spent much of the summer preparing to safely reopen campus for a limited number of in-person classes. On Monday, the 2020-21 academic year will officially begin with most students and employees studying and working remotely.