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Ramona Shaw, a top City Colleges administrator, was fired in late 2006. While the district says she was insubordinate, she claims political meddling kept her from a promotion.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The university recently unveiled a 10-year master plan that includes adding a 140-room hotel, dorms and 44,000 square feet of retail space to its Lincoln Park campus.
almost 4 years ago | Samantha Liss
Glen Weissenberger was removed from the post last week. DePaul announced today that Warren Wolfson, an appellate court judge, would be the interim replacement.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Campus-wide software packages like Blackboard help keep track of everything from enrollment to class assignments, but also carry big price tags that keep going up.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
But the Loop project has raised concerns on the part of some area residents, and one alderman is threatening to hold it up until a university signs on to lease the privately-developed dorm.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
With financial aid award letters going out now, officials are telling students not to expect the state grants come January, unless legislators come up with a way to fund the program.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Six Chicago-area colleges, including three in the city, posted failing grades on a financial report card issued by the U.S. Department of Education.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The UIC study will gauge whether the popular virtual reality game can be used for simulations of life-and-death situations like terrorist attacks and epidemics.
almost 4 years ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.
Relentless coaching helped turn Phil Gary from a decent player to a great one, coaches say. Now he’s going to play Division I ball for Florida International University.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Rumors that City Clerk Miguel del Valle is in the running for the top City Colleges post aren't sitting well with some faculty. They'd rather see a City Colleges insider get the job.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
The six companies slated for pre-approval are likely to get thousands of dollars of work from WYCC over the next three years, and will only have to compete among themselves for the business.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Loop businesses are looking for ways to capitalize on a surging population of college students attending classes downtown, including many who live nearby and shop for groceries and clothes.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Chancellor Wayne Watson will remain in his position until July 31, a month later than had been expected and one day before he is to become president of Chicago State University.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
$40M in a state funding bill could help get the project started. Community colleges in the state stand to get $54M for capital improvements.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
Researchers at the school are helping set up a first-of-its kind Oxford recovery home for Latinos, which could open in northern Illinois later this month.
almost 4 years ago | Peter Sachs
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