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Education

UIS
Education
4 months ago
UIS launches online graduate marketing certificates

New classes start this fall

Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Education
4 months ago
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly

Funding overhaul, community college baccalaureates not brought up for votes

Charles Isbell U of I
Education
4 months ago
Isbell officially named UIUC provost, U of I vice president

Transition period starting July 16, takes over August 1

Emancipation Proclamation
History
4 months ago
ALPLM to celebrate Juneteenth by displaying Emancipation Proclamation

Theatrical event, free day also scheduled

paper chain shutterstock
Education
4 months ago
Using paper, scissors, and staples to learn about engineering

All it takes is paper, scissors, and tape

Dozens of Illinois schools have mascots that feature Native American imagery or names. A bill that would have banned them stalled in the Senate. From left to right, top to bottom: Logos for the Stockton Blackhawks, Calumet Indians, Altamont Indians, Bremen Braves, Deer Creek Chiefs, Mt. Zion Braves, Annawan Braves, Marengo Indians. (Capitol News Illinois illustration)
IL State News
4 months ago
Mascot ban stalls as Native-backed land conservation bill advances

Legislative session ends with no final action on school mascot bill

Charles Isbell U of I
Education
4 months ago
New UIUC chancellor selected

Charles Isbell, Jr. to also be U of I Vice President

Local
4 months ago
Free breakfast and lunch for all Springfield kids through District 186

These meals follow the same diet regulations as they do during the school year

Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
4 months ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Education
4 months ago
Short night for Dist. 186 School Board

Not a great deal to report from the Springfield School Board meeting Monday night.

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