higher education

In addition to staff negotiations, the past 12 months have seen a wave of strikes led by faculty unions. #highereducation #union #strike

The increase to MAP funding by $100 million takes another giant step toward ensuring higher education is affordable for students across Illinois... #highereducation

“Comprehensive, free exam prep is key to increasing access and helping disadvantaged students achieve better graduate school and career outcomes..." #examprep

The CSBG Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for income-eligible residents of the City of Chicago who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential, and educational motivation.

"Deferred maintenance projects are an important part of keeping our State facilities up-to-date, sustainable, and accessible, ensuring they meet the growing needs of the populations they serve" #highereducation

"I'm proud that Illinois is one of the top states in the nation for FAFSA completion - an achievement that wouldn't be possible without leaders in our school communities advocating for their students," said Governor JB Pritzker. #isac

Higher Ed Funding Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting (Springfield, IL) — Established by state lawmakers, the newly formed Commission on Equitable Public University Funding met this week to hold an open discussion on how Illinois' public universities are funded

"It has always been my goal to see that low income and minority students have access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable education."

Glowiak Hilton: 'Stable housing is foundational to academic and social success' (Springfield, IL) - To ensure students experiencing homelessness are aware of available resources, state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) has created a housing insecurity liaison position at all higher education institutions in Illinois.