Fall 2025 enrollment numbers have been released. We have a total of 60,848 students this semester (38,572 being undergraduates).  This year is the largest enrollment of first-time freshman with 9,207 students. Student Affairs has created a dashboard story for you to see the Fall Enrollment Numbers: https://go.illinois.edu/SA10day. This dashboard should be available to all Illinois faculty/staff via a log in.  You may also view the Division of Management Information (DMI) website or see the news bureau post: Illinois sets another freshman record as enrollment tops 60,000 – News Bureau.

The Mermaid Pool Party is an event designed to get children ages 2-10 comfortable in the water and engaging in fun activities, all while interacting with Mermaids! This event is $5 per child, and parents are required to stay for the duration of the event. Join Campus Recreation for a night of fun in the CRCE Pool! Register in Active Illini with your Illinois netID and password.

Stop by the Courtyard Café for Musical Mondays featuring Kolten Taylor & The Truck Toppers. Rooted in outlaw country, while combining elements of rock, Taylor draws inspiration from his experiences as a blue-collar worker and memories of country living. While at college in Champaign-Urbana, Taylor picked up a guitar and began writing with his friends and family. His two latest singles are "Neon Glow" and "Good Time Bad". Taylor's heartfelt lyrics resonate deeply with listeners, capturing audiences with relatability and the band's raw performances. All are welcome to enjoy this free event!

Join us in becoming an ally. In this training we will cover: homophobia and transphobia, privilege, discrimination and other issues in the U.S., Common LGBTQ+ student challenges, University of Illinois policies and reporting, interrupting bias, a case studies activity and creating an action plan to create change in areas of your life to further inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. Participants must register: https://gsrc.illinois.edu/programs/ally Upon completion of LGBTQ+ 101 & 102 Ally trainings (required to take them in order), attendees can choose to become an Ally. 

Join us for an Introduction to the LGBTQ+ community. In this training we will cover: LGBTQ+ identities, the gender spectrum and transgender identities, gender pronouns and intersectionality. Participants must register: https://gsrc.illinois.edu/programs/ally Upon completion of LGBTQ+ 101 & 102 Ally trainings (it is required to take the workshops in order), attendees can choose to become an Ally by completing an agreement expressing their commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community at University of Illinois. 

The campus community is invited to attend the annual “We Remember” Student Memorial on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m at the Illini Union Anniversary Plaza. As a Community of Care, we at Illinois support one another both in times of celebration and times of struggle. The loss of any single member of our community affects us all. Your attendance at the service will be appreciated by all who have lost a friend, a roommate, a child, or a student they taught, advised, or mentored. Join us to honor these lives and support those who grieve the loss of a member of our Illinois community.

Looking for something fun to do with your colleagues and friends? Join the Bowling Leagues at the Illini Union Rec Room. This casual, fun environment is the perfect way to enjoy bowling with your friends. There are Sunday evening Duo or Team leagues, along with a Friday Lunchtime League. Sign up as a team or individual. The leagues start on Sept. 21 and will run until Dec. 7. Click here for complete details and to register.

Applications for the 2nd Innovative and Inclusive Excellence Collaboration grant are being accepted through September 30, 2025.  Applicants will be notified the week of October 13, 2025 of their status.  Programs must be completed during the period of November 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026.  If you have any questions reach out to Lisa Jackson at lisj3.

Homecoming 2025 Week is almost here! Celebrate this annual tradition with the Official Homecoming T-shirt available through the Illini Union Bookstore. Order online or stop in-store! You can also pick up the official Homecoming button for FREE in the store.