Ascend UIUC Chapter | 234 followers on LinkedIn. Established in 2008, we take pride in the opportunities we provide for our members to grow as rising business leaders. | The Ascend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chapter was established in 2008 in order to further Ascend's global mission at our campus. The UIUC Chapter is dedicated towards supporting the professional development of all Asians in business fields. By hosting career development presentations, managing a mentorship program, organizing philanthropic activities, and creating a program specifically to introduce our new members to Ascend's culture, the UIUC Chapter takes pride in all the opportunities we provide for our members to grow as rising business leaders.