Higher Education

Mar. 22, 2026

St. Martinus University Graduates Medical Students in Farmington Hills

Caribbean-based medical school holds commencement ceremony for class of 2026 at Farmington Hills Inn.

Mar. 17, 2026

Granite City High School Announces 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars

14 students from the Granite City High School class of 2026 earn prestigious academic recognition.

Mar. 13, 2026

Illinois Aims to Determine Optimal College Degree and Workforce Credential Levels

State group to analyze labor market needs and set attainment goals for 2040

Mar. 12, 2026

Former Illinois Rep Calls for Higher Ed Funding Overhaul

Proposal aims to address declining enrollment due to lower birth rates

Mar. 12, 2026

Study Shows Comprehensive Support Boosts Community College Success and Wages

Wraparound services help students overcome barriers to completion and achieve higher earnings.

Mar. 12, 2026

Webinar to Teach Research Design in Politics and International Relations

Experts to share methods for empowering students to think like researchers and overcome common anxieties.

Mar. 11, 2026

Study: HBCUs Boost Mobility for Nearby Black Youth

New research estimates social mobility effects of public HBCUs on Black children in the same county.

Mar. 9, 2026

Parkland College Celebrates 60 Years of Education and Community Impact

The college will mark six decades of academic achievement and community engagement with a year-long celebration.

Mar. 9, 2026

Glenview Resident Elected To Honor Society At Elmhurst U

Delaney Turnbow joins prestigious Phi Kappa Phi honor society

Mar. 5, 2026

28 Illinois Schools Receive State Blue Ribbon Award

Gov. Pritzker establishes new state-level program after national version was abolished.

Mar. 5, 2026

Loyola University Chicago Celebrates 150+ Years of Jesuit Education

Nationally recognized university prepares students to lead with purpose and serve the greater good.

Mar. 4, 2026

SIU Offers Free TV, Film Production Assistant Training

The 80-hour weekend program prepares participants to work as production assistants in the region and throughout Illinois.

Mar. 4, 2026

East St. Louis Students Excel in Advanced Placement as Illinois Ranks Among Nation's Best

East St. Louis Senior High School contributes to Illinois' top-five national ranking in AP participation and performance.

Mar. 4, 2026

Fire Breaks Out at Curve Inn Dive Bar Near Springfield

No injuries reported as firefighters respond to early morning blaze at popular local establishment.

Mar. 3, 2026

Paladin and PLI Partner to Boost Experiential Learning for Law Students

Collaboration aims to scale pro bono service and skills training through integrated platform

Mar. 2, 2026

University of Chicago cuts ties with Ph.D. program for students of color

31 universities nationwide end partnerships with The Ph.D. Project amid federal investigation

Mar. 2, 2026

Military Background Helps Facilities Executive Thrive

Brian Cowperthwaite's 22 years in the U.S. military prepared him for a successful career in facilities management.

Mar. 1, 2026

37 East Aurora Students Named IL State Scholars, Honored By City Mayor

The program identifies outstanding students based on academic achievements, test scores, and class rank.