Gov. JB Pritzker’s push to allow community colleges to offer 4-year degrees faces uphill climb in Springfield
A key policy proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that would allow some community colleges to offer four-year degrees has failed to ...
2 Illinois schools, several Midwest universities make list of proposed ‘New Ivies'
A new ranking of universities that could be dubbed “New Ivies” has named an Illinois school and multiple Midwest colleges ...
University of Illinois System launches pilot program to boost community college transfers
The University of Illinois System announced the launch of a pilot program aimed to increase the number of students ...
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Federal funding cuts are raising questions about university endowments. Here's what some are worth and how they work
We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know ... which would subject far more universities to the tax. Adding to ...
Chicago Public Schools students inspired after spending part of spring break making college visits
After their four-day tour of colleges, the students returned to Chicago knowing there is a whole other world outside their ...
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Higher ed resources will dwindle further if community colleges offer four-year degrees
undermining the ability of both community colleges and four-year universities to provide high quality academic experiences in Illinois, writes Michael D. Hart, a member of the University ...
20 Colleges With the Biggest Endowments
The average endowment at the top 20 colleges with the biggest endowments is nearly $18.6 billion. All but three of these ...
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Department of Justice to investigate antisemitism on Chicago area college campuses
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it would investigate Chicago as part of a mission ... they were ignored by universities," he said. Marajda said the recent investigation ...
Illinois lawmaker sounds alarm on cuts to colleges, universities
A state lawmaker is sounding the alarm on cuts to colleges and universities across Illinois. The Real Housewives of Beverly ...
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How gutting the U.S. Education Department impacts Illinois schools and universities
including Chicago’s. These moves carry significant implications for state and local governments, school districts, colleges and universities, as well as families and children who rely on these ...