Illinois Board of Higher Education

North Park University Receives Nearly $1 Million in Grants for Civic Engagement, Internship Programs

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Lilly's Christian Parenting Initiative funds the project and will equip parents and congregations to share faith more effectively with children.

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  • Lilly's Christian Parenting Initiative funds the project and will equip parents and congregations to share faith more effectively with children.
  • Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Amy Governale will help implement the proposal process and oversee program evaluation.
  • Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies Dr. Joel Willits and Professor of Communications Dr. Daniel White Hodge will also support curriculum design.
  • The goal is to expand opportunities for students to pursue internships and seek permanent employment in Illinois after graduation.

Lewis University and St. Augustine College Plan Merger

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The presidents of Lewis University and St. Augustine College today announced a plan to merge both institutions, with both Boards of Trustees unanimously approving the decision.

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  • The presidents of Lewis University and St. Augustine College today announced a plan to merge both institutions, with both Boards of Trustees unanimously approving the decision.
  • The schools will now submit an application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to make St. Augustine College a part of Lewis University.
  • “Our two institutions are well-matched in mission and values,” said Dr. David Livingston, Lewis University president.
  • Through this merger, we will build upon the legacy and tradition of St. Augustine College, offering an expanded range of bilingual education programs, services and outreach to the growing Hispanic population in Chicago.

Wilbur C. Milhouse III Named a Member of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees by Governor of Illinois

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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CHICAGO, IL, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Governor JB Pritzker has announced that Wilbur C. Milhouse III will serve as a Member of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

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  • CHICAGO, IL, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Governor JB Pritzker has announced that Wilbur C. Milhouse III will serve as a Member of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.
  • This 6-year position is critical to the success and governing of the University of Illinois as a whole.
  • Mr. Milhouse is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he earned both his M.S.
  • “I am honored to be named a member of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees”, shares Mr. Milhouse.

Northeastern Illinois University Offers NEIU For You Scholarship 2.0

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education once seemed unattainable due to the cost for far too many people, but at Northeastern Illinois University, the once-elusive college degree is now very much within reach, thanks to the NEIU for You Scholarship program.

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  • CHICAGO, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education once seemed unattainable due to the cost for far too many people, but at Northeastern Illinois University, the once-elusive college degree is now very much within reach, thanks to the NEIU for You Scholarship program.
  • The NEIU for You scholarship opportunity aligns with our university mission as a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and that of the Illinois Board of Higher Education's strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois" said President Gloria J. Gibson.
  • Northeastern is giving me all the resources I need to be able to succeed in college and beyond," said student and NEIU For You scholarship recipient Ashely Garcia.
  • To view the criteria for an NEIU for You Scholarship and other scholarship opportunities, visit https://www.neiu.edu/financial-aid/scholarship-opportunities .

New Master of Science in Nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice Program at Rosalind Franklin University Clears Final Regulatory Step

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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We're hoping to inspire more young people to enter the nursing profession and practice in their communities.

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  • We're hoping to inspire more young people to enter the nursing profession and practice in their communities.
  • We're confident that we can graduate the nurses our clinical partners need to help improve quality of care and patient outcomes."
  • "We're bringing together a network of support focused on enhancing the diversity and advanced degree preparation of Lake County's nursing workforce," Dr. Larson said.
  • The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Catapult Learning Selected by Illinois State Board of Education to Deliver High-Impact Tutoring for Recognized Nonpublic K-12 Schools

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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The move by ISBE will have a profound and positive impact by providing at least 5,000 students at recognized nonpublic schools access to tutoring services, including those schools not eligible for EANS funding.

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  • The move by ISBE will have a profound and positive impact by providing at least 5,000 students at recognized nonpublic schools access to tutoring services, including those schools not eligible for EANS funding.
  • Catapult Learning will offer its high-dosage tutoring program to help meet the State of Illinois learning renewal goal during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years.
  • Were proud to work with ISBE and educators across Illinois to bring our research-based high-dosage tutoring approach to the states recognized nonpublic school students, said Steve Quattrociocchi, president of Catapult Learning.
  • Catapult Learning , a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools.

SIUE Awarded $1.5M for Watershed Scholars Graduate Program

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Participating graduate students will receive a tuition waiver and a $10,000 scholarship for each of the two years of their master's program.

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  • Participating graduate students will receive a tuition waiver and a $10,000 scholarship for each of the two years of their master's program.
  • Over the project's six-year duration, 45 scholarships will be funded for students pursuing graduate degrees in environmental sciences, civil engineering, biology or chemistry.
  • "The Watershed Scholars Program will develop scholars whose research will contribute to the scientific understanding of sustainable watersheds using a variety of interdisciplinary approaches and cross-cutting skills frequently sought by local and regional employers," said Martinez.
  • To learn more about the S-STEM Watershed Scholars Program and to apply, visit SIUESTEMCenter.org/s-stem-watershed-scholars-program .

SIUE's Demirer Achieves Prestigious Distinguished Research Professor Rank

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Riza Demirer, PhD, professor of finance in the School of Business' Department of Economics and Finance, has joined a prestigious group of tenured faculty members, achieving the University's highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Riza Demirer, PhD, professor of finance in the School of Business' Department of Economics and Finance, has joined a prestigious group of tenured faculty members, achieving the University's highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor.
  • His accomplishments make him a worthy choice as a Distinguished Research Professor."
  • "Not only does Dr. Demirer have an extraordinary research record and program, but his service as a scholar is also impactful and far-reaching, exemplified by his international leadership for high-quality economic research in developing countries," said Gregory Fields, PhD, distinguished research professor in the Department of Philosophy.
  • Research Papers in Economics, a research network which focuses solely on economics and finance research, ranks Demirer in the top 5% of the 62,000 members from 102 countries registered on the network.

SIU Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of SIUE's 10th Chancellor, Dr. James T. Minor

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The appointment of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 10th Chancellor, Dr. James T. Minor, was approved by the SIU Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled December meeting.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The appointment of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 10th Chancellor, Dr. James T. Minor, was approved by the SIU Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled December meeting.
  • "I'm excited, humbled and extraordinarily honored for the opportunity to serve SIUE and the SIU System," said Minor.
  • I am also deeply grateful for the engagement and the work of campus constituents who served on the search committee.
  • It's a tremendous season to go forward in public higher education, and I'm excited about SIUE being at the forefront."

SIUE Secures $500K in NIFA Funding to Advance Data Science and Remote Sensing Training in Illinois

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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To meet that need, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to advance data training resources available in Illinois through statewide collaborations.

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  • To meet that need, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to advance data training resources available in Illinois through statewide collaborations.
  • The project, "Crossing the Digital Divide: Creating a Data-Savvy Workforce with Open Source Data Training Resources and Novel Industrial Credentialing Programs," received one of 19 NIFA Agricultural Workforce Training grants totaling $9.44 million.
  • As these are completely different audiences, we want to develop tailored training resources for each of them."
  • This gives us a chance to give back and to provide those in multiple walks of life with easy access to training in cutting-edge, highly marketable skillsets in data science and remote sensing."