February 12, 1913

Lincoln Hall opens
Lincoln Hall is dedicated to the study of the humanities and named in honor of President Lincoln. The Land Grant Act, signed into law by Lincoln in 1862, established the foundation for the University.   
Take a tour of Lincoln Hall... See a history of LAS... Photo courtesy of LAS.

February 5, 1941

Illini Union opens
The Illini Union was built in 1939 and dedicated by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt as "a symbol of the democratic spirit of the University of Illinois." The union was one of the first buildings on campus built with federal funds.
Learn more...  Photo courtesy of the Union.

February 22, 1965

Circle Campus opens
The temporary Navy Pier campus of the University was moved to a permanent home at Harrison and Halsted streets in 1965 and renamed "University of Illinois at Chicago Circle."
Learn more...  See a timeline of UIC's growth...  Photo courtesy of UIAA.

February 28, 1995

Higher education reorganization
Legislation calling for Sangamon State University to join the University of Illinois was signed by Governor Jim Edgar as part of a reorganization of higher education in the state.  
Read the article (page 16) in the SSU student paper...  Image courtesy of UIS.