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What is public engagement? It is faculty members, staff and students collaborating with communities, agencies, organizations, business and government to address society's critical issues and to share the University's intellectual and cultural assets.

Partnership Illinois

Collaborations with external partners to address critical societal issues

University of Illinois Extension

Practical, research-based information and programs to help individuals, families, farms, businesses and communities in Illinois

Search Public Programs

Gateway to hundreds of University programs and resources for the public

Healthcare Policy Programs

Gateway to the many healthcare-related education, research and public engagement initiatives

Online Education

Online courses, certificates and degree programs

Continuing Education

Degree and certificate programs, courses, community programs, guided individual study, and Chicago-based programs

Links to Colleges

College-based public engagement units

Student Engagement

Extended classroom experiences, volunteer and community service, learning in community courses and more

Local Community Resources

Programs connecting the campus with the local community

Technology Commercialization 

Research Park, Office of Technology Management, Centers for Research and more

International Engagement

University of Illinois resources making a difference around the world and in a global context

Public Engagement Grants and Awards

Grants and awards designed to foster innovation in public engagement and to recognize faculty, staff and students who excel in their public engagement activities.