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Tag: Illinois
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Illinois Bill Could Require a Liaison for Undocumented Students at Public Universities
Illinois colleges and universities could be required to create a liaison position to support undocumented students if the state’s governor, J.B. Pritzker, signs House Bill 3438 into law, reports the Illinois News Room. Sent to Pritzker in June, the bill requires all public universities and colleges designate a “Dream Resource Liaison,” who would help undocumented […]
July 14, 2021
Sports
Northern Illinois University’s Athletics Director Navigates Unprecedented Times
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in states that eased social distancing protocols, Sean T. Frazier, associate vice president and director of athletics at Northern Illinois University (NIU), saw hopes dim for the start of college sports in the fall. Still, he’s determined to not only navigate these challenging times, but to forge a positive and enlightened future.
July 15, 2020
International
Illinois Higher Ed Leaders Call on Congress to Address Visa Delay, Denial Increase
Presidents and chancellors from nearly 30 colleges and universities throughout Illinois are calling on Congress to address the increasing number of visa delays and denials that are leaving many of their international students in limbo, reported The Chicago Tribune. Both private and public university leaders signed a letter to state’s congressional delegation regarding “concern about […]
February 18, 2020
Students
Reports: Underrepresented Students at Illinois Institutions Impacted by Budget Cuts
A recent period of higher education cutbacks in Illinois has created affordability and equity gaps for underrepresented students.
October 30, 2019
Latest News
New Report Finds Stark Inequity in Chicago Higher Education
None of the Chicago-area four-year public universities, as of 2016, has been able to graduate more than half of their Black and Latinx students. The Partnership for College Completion shared this and other findings in a report released yesterday, based on a regional study of college enrollment and graduation rates for slow-income and minority students in and around Chicago.
July 18, 2019
News Roundup
Elmhurst College Will Become Elmhurst University In 2020
Elmhurst College will change its name to Elmhurst University, according to Patch.com. The name change will become effective beginning on June 30, 2020. The school said in a news release that the university name more accurately reflects the school’s current educational profile as a comprehensive higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the […]
June 20, 2019
Students
Illinois Gets $1.8M for Low-income Students Taking AP Tests
CHICAGO — Illinois will receive nearly $1.8 million to help low-income students take advanced placement tests. The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it has awarded the grants as part of efforts to boost college- and career-readiness for underserved students. The tests let students obtain college credit for high school courses, reducing the time […]
September 21, 2016
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