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Homecoming Kick-off

It’s finally here: Homecoming 2020! 

While this year may be different, our traditions remain the same, so there’s no better way to start this exciting week of Homecoming at Home than with a few words from Chancellor Robert J. Jones and the traditional Homecoming fountain dyeing.

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Now, More Than Ever, We’re Stronger Together

This year is unlike any other, but some things never change—like the strength of the University of Illinois community, both on campus and around the world. This year we celebrate what makes Illinois what it is—students and alumni, faculty and staff and the Champaign-Urbana community—Stronger Together In Orange & Blue.

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Tour Campus In Under Three Minutes

Whether you’ve been back to campus recently or you haven’t visited in years, there’s always something new to see on U of I’s ever-evolving campus. Watch the tour below to see how campus is continuing to grow and modernize.

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Lace Up Your Sneakers!

We’re hosting a virtual 5K this week, and we want to see how many members of our Illini family—across the country and the globe—we can get to join us. You’ll find all the details on how to join in the fun here! When you are finished, be sure to share a photo from your run with #Illini5k so we can send a virtual high-five.

Meet the 2020 Homecoming Court

This year, we’ve selected 20 student leaders to serve on our Homecoming Court, based on their academic achievements, campus leadership and community involvement. Click here to meet these outstanding representatives of the University of Illinois student body. 

And this is all just the beginning! There will be new content posted every day, so be sure to check back regularly. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all throughout the week, and on game day!

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