While almost daily bargaining sessions have taken place this month, UIS United Faculty President Dathan Powell said the administration is failing to negotiate in good faith.
The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement over salary increases despite the help of a federal mediator and eight bargaining sessions having taken place between tenured and tenure-track faculty since the strike began on April 3.
Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a staple in campus life – from generating ideas in classrooms to analyzing data in research labs. But for many college instructors, the rapid rise in AI prompts more questions than answers.
Heading into another bargaining session Wednesday afternoon, the UIS faculty strike that began Friday showed no end in sight.
The workshops will be held April 4, 11 and 25. Registration is required.
Dozens of U of I students and workers gathered on campus Wednesday to demand the school cut ties with companies profiting from immigration enforcement.
Another round of negotiations took place Tuesday at Hovey Hall, the main ISU administration building, but the two sides could not resolve their differences.
A key issue remains salary. The administration is proposing a 1% increase effective March 16, 2026.
Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations
Before he became a point guard for the Illini, senior Kylan Boswell went to Edison Middle School in Champaign.
The University Senate has rejected both of U of I billionaire and alum Shahid Khan’s honorary degree nominations. Now, for privacy concerns and other reasons, the U of I system universities are taking a closer look at their processes for awarding honorary degrees.
Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.
The Champaign Unit 4 Board of Education approved demotions or resignations of all top administrators. They can reapply for their jobs.
The University of Illinois says increasing prescription costs and more use of mental health services are causes.
Program advisors say students are learning skills that can help them work in a wide range of industries — from biotech to cosmetology.