From Columbia College to University of Chicago, Illinois is offering a preview of what’s likely coming for campuses across ...

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, once again shining a spotlight on Illinois’ and St. Louis' academic institutions. These standings offer both pride and practical ...

Rising costs meet real returns as Illinois colleges prove that higher education can still pay off — if you choose the right school. Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley. Illinois students and families are ...

Thousands of college students are making their way to dorms across the city this fall, and they’re preparing to pay a pretty penny. As the student debt crisis grips the country and continues to hinder ...

Colleges and universities around the country, including in Chicago, are reporting some of their international students' visas are being revoked unexpectedly, expressing alarm over what appears to be a ...

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The enrollment chiefs at Tulane and the University of Chicago attracted many early applicants. Now both of them earn a lot of ...

City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado has been tapped as the next chair of the MacArthur Foundation's board of directors. Salgado, who has served on the board since 2020, replaces Martha ...