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SIU Foundation pays $2.2M to cancel new dorm development
A year after a new dorm project was announced, it has ground to a halt.
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
The strike comes as state lawmakers consider a new funding distribution plan for state universities
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money.
Illinois higher education board seeks 4.6% budget increase for next fiscal year
The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved a $2.7 billion budget request, a 4.6% increase.
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
The measures are among 300 new laws taking effect Jan. 1.
Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses
The measure bans civil immigration arrests near state courthouses and allows residents to sue immigration agents who violate their rights.
University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines
Enrollment grew to a 10-year high overall but declined on some campuses and among international grad students.
Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois
Study finds people who are born poor continue to earn less than classmates from wealthier families.
Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Illinois universities will offer a direct admissions program for high-achieving Illinois students among other new laws.
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