University of Illinois Alumni Association | Welcome, Alumni & Friends! Join the UIAA and receive an official Illinois diploma frame that puts your achievement on full display. Frame the Moment – Celebrate it Forever As a young frontline public defender in the courtroom, Sharone R. Mitchell, Jr., often imagined how the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender could better serve its constituents. Now, as the agency’s head, he’s realizing that vision Reformer at Heart Research at Illinois will improve the way we eat, farm, manufacture, perform surgery, and much more Brighter Future Adam Bleakney has strengthened the reputation of the University of Illinois’ Disability Resources and Educational Services program by coaching the world’s most successful wheelchair racing team, advocating for disability rights and developing new assistive technologies that could change what it means to be in a wheelchair Legacy Builder Run with Illini pride at Illinois Race Weekend! Illinois Race Weekend Frame the Moment – Celebrate it Forever Reformer at Heart Brighter Future Legacy Builder Illinois Race Weekend Click to Call Alumni & Campus Stories More Headlines Welcome Back The Richmond Family Welcome Gallery is one of the university’s treasures Walk into the Alice Campbell Alumni... Feels Like Home Alice Campbell Alumni Center—celebrating its 20th anniversary—is as cozy as ever It’s 9:30 on a Tuesday... The Big Picture: The Growth of Green Street High-rise apartments, boutiques, hotels, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and delicious cuisines from around the... More Headlines Events All events May 15 New Graduate and Family Open House Apr 01 Season of Service – Illini Clubs Jul 06 Hall of Fame Tour Partners & Programs The University of Illinois Alumni Association has partnered with select vendors to offer alumni cost-effective group rates and discounts. These partnerships generate additional revenue to help support valuable University of Illinois Alumni Association programs and services. Follow us @Illinois_Alumni View the latest posts from Illinois Alumni events and other activities for UI graduates, family and friends. Race weekend is almost here 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Starting Thursday, campus will see increased foot traffic, with street closures expanding into Friday and Saturday, including Kirby Ave between First and Fourth. Plan ahead and be part of the weekend 💙🧡 Register, volunteer, and view maps #CCIRW2026 92 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 17875151307454493 Ride through every season. 🌎🚲▶ A simple choice that moves our campus forward. This Earth Day, we celebrate the impact of every ride and a community committed to a more sustainable future. #ILLINIpride #EarthDay #SustainableIllinois #CampusLife 351 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 18118759402645486 In case you missed it… the wins keep coming. 🧡💙 National champion on the pommel horse. A season-best team score and top-5 finish for @illinimgym. And five key players returning after a @illinimbb Final Four run. It’s shaping up to be another fun year. What are you most excited for? #ILLINOISalumni #ILLINIpride #WeAreFamILLy #HailAlmaMater 376 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 18317231737259595 A little Friday calm from the Arboretum 🌸⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For decades, this space has brought together learning, nature, and community and today it is the perfect place to slow down.⁣⁣🧡🌸 ⁣⁣ #JapanHouse #SpringAtIllinois 100 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 18023655080644411 You worked too hard for that diploma to be low-key 🎓 Put it on display 🧡 🖼️ 💙 Exclusive Illinois diploma frames available with a new Annual or Life Membership. Link in bio. #ILLINIpride #IllinoisAlumni #ForeverIllini 89 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 18025718633818683 🔥🏀 Final Four-ever. If all goes according to plan… we might need a little more banner space in the near future. 😏🧡💙 #IlliniPride #FinalFour @illinimbb @coach_underwood 461 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 17875750755576981 What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever seen on the Quad? Be honest… it probably didn’t involve 10-foot arcs of electricity synced to music ⚡️⁣ The Tesla Coil Concert once again lit up Engineering Open House with a show that brought science, sound, and spectacle together in one unforgettable night.⁣ Just one of many unforgettable experiences happening across campus.⁣ #ILLINIpride #eoh2026 323 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 17984705927979253 Indianapolis Illini Club kicking off our Season of Service strong 💙🧡⁣ S/O to this incredible group for stepping up at Gleaners Food Bank and helping provide healthy meals to more than 800 people.⁣ This is what Illini in action looks like.⁣ From April through June, alumni and friends are giving back and making a difference in communities everywhere.⁣ Stay tuned for Season of Service events near you and follow along as new opportunities are added: go.illinois.edu/service26⁣ #SeasonOfService #IlliniClubs 46 Open post by illinois_alumni with ID 17952284988121475 Follow the Alumni Association University of Illinois Alumni Association University of Illinois Alumni Association, Alice Campbell Alumni Center 601 S. 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Commemorate this incredible bowl-bound season with the ultimate fan bundle: our premium Life Membership Blanket and the exclusive Bowl Game Pack—featuring a clear stadium backpack, Alumni beanie, koozie, luggage tag, and a Commemorative Liberty Mutual Vinyl Music City Bowl ticket. * Packages will not arrive before the bowl game and are intended as commemorative keepsakes. Vinyl ticket is for memorabilia purposes only and is not valid for game entry. ** Annual membership is $150. *** Shipping to Domestic U.S. Addresses Only. No PO Boxes. Celebrate a Season Worth Remembering—for Life Popup Title that the Frontend Users can See This is a test. Test Name for the Popup asdfasdf Join the UIAA & Take Altgeld Hall Home! Become a Life Member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association and commemorate this incredible bowl-bound season with the ultimate fan bundle: our premium Life Membership Blanket and the exclusive Bowl Game Pack—featuring a clear stadium backpack, Alumni beanie, koozie, luggage tag, and a Commemorative Liberty Mutual Vinyl Music City Bowl ticket. * Packages will not arrive before the bowl game and are intended as commemorative keepsakes. Vinyl ticket is for memorabilia purposes only and is not valid for game entry. ** Annual membership is $150. *** Shipping to Domestic U.S. Addresses Only. No PO Boxes. Tailgate Like a Legend This Homecoming Join the University of Illinois Alumni Association and pre-order your limited-edition Altgeld Hall Snow Globe , complete with the beloved “Hail to the Orange” chimes and a timeless design that captures the spirit of the Quad in winter. This is more than a collectible—it’s a connection. To your past. To your pride. 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