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Noteworthy at ŷϷ: No. 1 eight years in a row!
For the eighth year in a row, ŷϷ Illinois University topped U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges” publication for graduating students with the least amount of student debt among Midwest regional universities! Read more about the rankings, Latinx/o/a Heritage Month events, the latest Vaccine Incentive Program and COVID-19 updates and more in this week’s Noteworthy at ŷϷ.

Noteworthy at ŷϷ: Welcome back, Golden Eagles!
After more than a year of the majority of classes being held remotely, ŷϷ Illinois University proudly welcomed its students, faculty and staff back to campus! Mark your calendars for upcoming events and read the latest campus COVID-19 updates in this week’s Noteworthy at ŷϷ.

ŷϷ Illinois University announces Vaccine Incentive Program
ŷϷ Illinois University President Gloria J. Gibson announced on Aug. 31 that the University has created a Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP) for employees and students.

ŷϷ to offer tuition and fee waivers for Afghan refugees for the 2021-2022 academic year
ŷϷ Illinois University will offer qualified Afghan refugees who settle in Chicago or nearby areas the opportunity to attend ŷϷ through University-sponsored discretionary waivers that will cover the cost of tuition and fees for 12 credit hours in the current academic year. The initiative will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 15 continuing and prospective students.