U. of I. plans tuition freeze, major enrollment growth
University of Illinois is rolling out an ambitious effort to boost enrollment by 15 percent over the next five years, growing the three campuses to more than 93,600 students. School...
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Rauner names advisory board to help Chicago State University
Continuing his efforts to overhaul Chicago State University, Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday announced an eight-member advisory board to help guide the future of the embattled public campus. The announcement,...
Rauner to name former CPS chief Paul Vallas to board of troubled Chicago State
Hoping to bring better stewardship to a troubled institution, Gov. Bruce Rauner plans to name Paul Vallas as one of four new trustees to the Chicago State University board, an...
Retiring DePaul president to take job in Catholic health nonprofit
The outgoing president of DePaul University in Chicago is taking a new executive position with a Catholic health care system. The Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, who is retiring from the Lincoln...
Ex-Chicago State finance chief settles whistleblower lawsuit for $1.3 million
Already facing the prospect of owing nearly $5 million in an ongoing whistleblower case, Chicago State University has agreed to pay more than $1 million to end a separate lawsuit...
Chicago State University faces year-end deficit, needs to slash expenses
In messages to prospective students and the public, Chicago State University officials are promising an optimistic future — one that might someday even include a school football team. In documents...
Illinois universities grapple with ‘sanctuary campus’ efforts
Despite pressure from students and faculty, Illinois universities have rejected calls to declare themselves "sanctuary campuses" for undocumented students, instead outlining other ways they will offer protections. The University of...
Roosevelt University to receive record-setting gift
Roosevelt University announced Monday that it would receive a $25 million donation, the largest gift in its 71-year history. The money comes from one of the university's first donors, a...
Northwestern, U. of C. presidents among highest-paid in the country
The presidents of Northwestern University and the University of Chicago rank among the highest-paid private university presidents in the country, according to a report released Sunday by The Chronicle of...
U. of I. center provides services, on-site living for student veterans
On a recent afternoon, students at a University of Illinois residence planned a small celebration, before everyone scattered for the Thanksgiving break. The scent of roasting sweet potatoes emanated from...