Fall 2026 enrollment numbers have been released. We have a total of 61,060 students this semester (39,393 being undergraduates). This year is the largest enrollment of first-time freshman with 9,332 students. Student Affairs has created a dashboard of the Fall Enrollment Numbers: https://go.illinois.edu/SA10day. This dashboard is available to Illinois faculty/staff via a log in. You may also view the Data, Analytics and Institutional Research (DAIR) website or see the news bureau post: Illinois welcomes its largest freshman class ever in another record enrollment year – News Bureau 

Bring your creativity, candy, and campus spirit to the inaugural campus Trunk or Treat event! On Sunday, October 18, from 3-5 p.m. in the State Farm Center parking lot, Student Affairs departments are invited to decorate a trunk and help create a spooktacular afternoon for local families. It's a fun way to build community connections and highlight your department. Sign up by filling out the registration form.

Encourage students to participate in Illini Wellness Week, a weeklong series of events focused on student health and well-being. From Sept. 21-25, various units on campus will be hosting activities including a Mental Health Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 10am-1pm at the Illini Union Rooms B&C. View the Illini Wellness Week calendar and other activities here. Units on campus can submit health and well-being events through the calendar by clicking on the + button on the top right corner.

The 2026 Dennis H. May Mental Health Conference on Belongingness in Higher Education' theme is Radical Reimagining: From Student Resilience to Institutional Responsibility. Join the Counseling Center and our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Delishia Pittman, President of APA Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) and Associate Professor at Temple University, on Oct. 11-12 at the Illini Union and learn about the issues impacting college students, connect with other professionals in the field, and engage in robust training related to belongingness. Register here.

The campus community is invited to attend the annual We Remember Student Memorial on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. on the Illini Union Anniversary Plaza. As a community of care, Illinois gathers to honor and remember members of our community who have passed away. The memorial provides an opportunity to reflect, celebrate their lives, and support those who mourn. Your presence will be meaningful to all who have experienced loss of a friend, roommate, child, classmate, or student. All are welcome; this event is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, or national origin.

Discover how gaining knowledge of state and federal systems can advance your career goals. Presenter RoxAnne LaVallie-Unabia, CMS Statewide Manager for Native American Diversity & Inclusion for the State of Illinois and an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, will share insights from over 20 years of federal experience. Learn about non-monetary government employment perks, including health insurance, benefit hours, tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and student loan forgiveness, while exploring your field from a unique public sector perspective. 

Congratulations to our newest Belonging Hero: Erika Pen, University Housing. Each Belonging Hero was nominated by their colleagues for the ways they help foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity. Representing areas across Student Affairs, these people make a difference through the ways they welcome, support, connect, and value others. Visit Student Affairs Leads Illinois to learn more and nominate a Belonging Hero! https://studentaffairs.illinois.edu/superpowers.