May 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unles

May 13 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Are you contemplating retirement? As you near this important milestone, it’s crucial to fully understand your SURS benefits. This session is designed for all Tier II members. While the session’s primary focus is on our Traditional and Portable plans, we will also be covering key aspects of the Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). In addition, we are offering a webinar later in the fall dedicated to the RSP so, if interested, please check our website for

May 12 @ 10:30 am - 12:40 pm https://surs.org/event/meeting-of-the-claims-panel-committee-4/ Champaign, IL – The Claims Panel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that a

May 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am https://surs.org/event/meeting-of-the-claims-panel-committee-2/ Champaign, IL – The Claims Panel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that ar

The priority deadline to submit applications for the SUAA Foundation Scholarship and Professional Development programs has been extended to June 15, 2026. Information regarding the two programs is listed below. SUAA Foundation Scholarships - Award Year 2026-2027 The SUAA Foundation offers up to eight scholarships of up to $1,000 per scholarship annually. The scholarships are awarded for use in accredited degree-seeking programs, eligible technical/trade programs, and eligibl

May 6 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Are you contemplating retirement? As you near this important milestone, it’s crucial to fully understand your SURS benefits. This session is designed for all Tier I members. While the session’s primary focus is on our Traditional and Portable plans, we will also be covering key aspects of the Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). In addition, we are offering a webinar later in the fall dedicated to the RSP so, if interested, please check our website for t

Many thanks to all the bakers and those who made cash donations in support of our cause. Thanks to all who helped sell at the table, we needed each of you. We received many positive remarks from students, staff and faculty. We definitely have a following and a fun time was had by all!

Yesterday, SURS hosted its semiannual stakeholder meeting and town hall. The webinar featured presentations from the SURS Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer, and Director of Legislative and Stakeholder Relations on recent updates regarding SURS benefits, investments, legislation, and funding, followed by a brief question-and-answer period. You may watch a recording of the webinar by CLICKING HERE.

SUAA's South Pacific Wonders vacation to Australia and New Zealand will take place from November 9 to 23, 2026. We have 8 SUAA members signed up for the trip. Would you like to join them? There are still plenty of spots allotted specifically for SUAA members; however, starting on May 11, the vacant spots will be opened up to the general public. You can still book the trip on or after May 11th, but it will then be on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Also on May 11, the guar

April 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am This semi-annual webinar will feature presentations from the SURS Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer, and Director of Legislative and Stakeholder Relations on recent updates regarding SURS benefits, investments, legislation, and funding, followed by a brief question and answer period. Admission is FREE. Registration is required. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future SURS Townhall and Stakeholders meetings, click

April 28 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am This webinar is for Tier II members who have not yet made a retirement plan choice. Tier II members are SURS participants who first begin their SURS (or other eligible Illinois reciprocal system) participation on or after January 1, 2011. These webinars are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. Admission is FREE. Registration is required .

The House’s Third Reading Deadline was this past Friday. As of Friday, a total of 339 bills have passed the House this legislative session, 37 of them introduced by Republicans and 302 introduced by Democrats. There are 22 legislative session days remaining until adjournment. And now a look at a couple of bills SUAA is tracking: HB 5319 (Katz Muhl-D), which would allow community colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree, passed out of Executive Committee but was voted on by th

April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unl

April 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Northern Trust – Global Conference Center – 50 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60604. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements

April 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Champaign, IL – The Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Northern Trust – Global Conference Center – 50 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60604. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must c

Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Main Campus, Village Square NEIU Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) will have a bake sale in Village Square. Come early so you don't miss out on our signature items! This is also a good time to learn about SUAA, the organization that works toward protecting pension benefits for both current employees and retirees.

April 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unless

March 31 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am This webinar is for Tier II members who have not yet made a retirement plan choice. Tier II members are SURS participants who first begin their SURS (or other eligible Illinois reciprocal system) participation on or after January 1, 2011. These webinars are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

March 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unl

March 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This webinar is designed to help early to mid-career members consider future goals and evaluate retirement readiness. It provides an overview of SURS benefits as well as other key components necessary for a secure retirement. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.