The rich academic history at Illinois includes ground-breaking and cutting edge research, outstanding teaching innovations, and a strong connection to our surrounding community and state economy. Our students are among the best and brightest in the world, and our faculty members are preeminent scholars and leaders within their fields. We are committed to sustaining a level of excellence that places Illinois among the top institutions of higher education throughout the nation and around the world.
Richard Wheeler, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
