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Apply IIN Fellowship Program by Feb. 16, 2026

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IIN Grant Recipient Launches Cairo African American Heritage Trail

One of the Cairo African American Heritage Trail and Oral History Project's signs recognizes the African American community's history and contribution to the city.

Falling Walls Lab Illinois Winner Anthony Wong Presents at Global Finale

Anthony Wong presenting at the 2025 Falling Walls Labs Global finale in Berlin

NIU hosts IIN Sustainability and Social Innovation Research Conference

Keynote panel at the 2025 IIN Sustainability and Social Innovation Research Conference

2025 SpringBoard Challenge Winners Announced

SpringBoard 2025 winner at the 2025 Sustainability and Social Innovation Research Conference

IIN Council Meeting Recap - Sept. 23, 2025

IIN Council members at the Sept. 23, 2025, meeting in Springfield.

Anthony Wong wins Falling Walls Lab Illinois 2025

Anthony Wong, 2025 Falling Walls Lab Illinois winner, with IIN representatives.

Energy efficiency technical assistance unit moves to U of I System offices

SEDAC is now EnergySense square

From research to results: How the U of I System powers economic competitiveness

Americas Competitive Exchange participants on the roof of the Old Chicago Main Post Office on April 30, 2025.

International leaders visit U of I System facilities in Americas Competitiveness Exchange tour

ACE GRAPHIC over Chicago