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A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News courtesy of Capitol News IllinoisThe administration’s research funding and DEI cuts present an existential threat to regional public institutions like Southern Illinois University, the economic backbone of the conservative rural region it serves.By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected](Editor’s note: This... Read More.

SIC President Honored by Higher Learning Commission

Tuesday, April 11 by WROY-WRUL News

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 11, 2023) – Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice was honored at the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Convention in Chicago on March 25. The HLC holds an awards luncheon each year for peer reviewers recognizing milestone achievements. The commission hires more... Read More.

HIGHER EDUCATION AGENCIES ENCOURAGED BY STEADY FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AMIDST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Increase in MAP and Funding for Common Application Support Increased Access, Diversity and Equity SPRINGFIELD— Despite budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recommended several increases for programs to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in his budget address. State higher education leaders... Read More.

IBHE BOARD APPROVES HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGET REQUEST FOCUSED ON EQUITY

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education today approved a fiscal year 2022 budget that increases funding to support its continuing efforts to help close equity gaps in higher education outcomes. The budget proposal is $2.141 billion and would reflect a 4.5 percent ($92... Read More.

Census Workers Expected to Make Higher Wages Due to Low Unemployment Numbers

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Census is coming and the booming economy could create challenges for getting it done. Conducting the U.S. Census requires workers – 500,000 in all. Those temporary employees need to be hired, trained and ready to go in the next two years. This creates a... Read More.

Governor Highlights Lead Higher Initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Illinois' commitment to improving quality, equity and access to education, Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today met with students taking part in the Lead Higher Initiative at Belleville West High School. Illinois is the first state in... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate in all but one Metro Area

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of... Read More.

Senator-Elect Fowler shows early interest in Higher Ed

Wednesday, November 23 by Jc Tinsley

Senator-Elect Dale Fowler visited the Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg campus on Monday, Nov. 21, to learn more about the college, its programs and its students’ needs. After meeting with faculty and administrators, he was given a tour of campus, visiting the Diesel Technology classroom... Read More.

Reshaping Higher Education – SIC Board Focuses on the ‘New Normal’

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday night in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to discuss many positives of the college in the ‘new normal’ of higher education in Illinois. More high school students chose to attend SIC than last year, but... Read More.

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Illinois Higher Education Chair Visits SIC

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Senator Pat McGuire (D-43), met with college officials and trustees on Oct. 4 at Southeastern Illinois College during a tour of area colleges. The senator, who is the chairperson for the Illinois Higher Education Committee, heard concerns regarding higher education funding and what SIC... Read More.