Higher education pays off in Illinois, but economic barriers persist, study says
Higher education paves the way to economic mobility, but some students from low-income backgrounds still face barriers.
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Cuts ripple across Northwestern, as faculty warn of dire situation
Northwestern University faculty say their work has been pummeled by a $790 million funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration.
Moody Bible Institute lays off roughly 9% of staff, as small religious schools nationwide struggle with enrollment
Moody Bible Institute laid off roughly 9% of its staff, illustrating an ongoing enrollment struggle nationwide for small, faith-based colleges.
Former Northwestern University staffer sues alleging he was fired for protesting cuts to LGBTQ resources
A former Northwestern University staffer alleges he was fired because he publicly opposed new restrictions on resources for LGBTQ students.
Northwestern University eliminates more than 400 staff positions amid funding freeze
Northwestern University has eliminated about 425 staff positions, the latest cost-cutting measure amid the Trump administration’s funding freeze.
Chicago Public Schools struggles to solve budget woes as deadline looms
Chicago Public Schools officials have yet to identify a solution for its looming $734 million deficit, as the August deadline approaches.
University of Chicago considers restructuring arts and humanities division to cut costs
The University of Chicago is weighing restructuring its Division of the Arts and Humanities, citing financial strain under the Trump administration.
Changes to federal student loans leave aspiring medical students scrambling to cover costs
The Trump administration's strict new caps on federal student loans leaves aspiring physicians fearing medical school is out of reach.
Gov. JB Pritzker part of letter campaign demanding release of federal education funding, with billions still in limbo
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a letter with other Democratic governors calling on the Trump administration to release withheld federal education grants.
University of Chicago faces inquiries from Justice Department on international students
The U.S. Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security have requested information on admissions practices and international students at the University of Chicago.