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University of Illinois president touts record enrollment, warns of federal funding headwinds
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President Tim Killeen told the trustees on July 25 that the system has record enrollment and increased economic impact but faces possible federal research and education funding cuts, and highlighted programs such as Shield test‑and‑trace and expanded financial aid.
CHICAGO — University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen told the Board of Trustees on July 25 that the system is following strong enrollment and degree‑production trends even as it prepares for possible federal funding cuts.
“We again have record enrollment,” Killeen said, citing systemwide enrollment near 98,000 students and more than 27,000 degrees awarded annually. Killeen highlighted research and public‑health contributions from across the system, including the Shield test‑and‑trace…
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