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Board approves FY2027 state funding request and major capital package
Summary
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the system's FY2027 state budget request — an incremental $79.4 million — and a $939.4 million capital package after a roll-call vote that approved the roll‑call agenda items 15–22.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Nov. 11 approved the system’s FY2027 state budget request and a slate of capital projects during a roll‑call vote.
Vice President Nick Jones told trustees the system is seeking an incremental $79,400,000 — a 10.9% increase over the prior general‑fund budget — which would raise the total general‑fund appropriation to $809,300,000. Jones said the request prioritized student success ($18,700,000), academic excellence including a modest salary program ($44,700,000), and inflationary cost coverage…
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