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Alec Klein, right, a professor at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, was accused by former students of inappropriate behavior.

Former students, workers accuse Northwestern journalism professor of misconduct

May 23, 2019 at 12:29 a.m.

Ten former students and employees of Northwestern University’s journalism school are publicly accusing a prominent professor of persistent harassment, misconduct and bullying over the past decade. The group wrote an...

Former students, workers accuse Northwestern journalism professor of misconduct

May 23, 2019 at 7:05 a.m.

Ten former students and employees of Northwestern University’s journalism school are publicly accusing a prominent professor of persistent harassment, misconduct and bullying over the past decade. The group wrote an...

After contentious debate, the Illinois Board of Higher Education voted to endorse a $3.47 billion budget plan that now goes to the state legislature and governor's office for consideration.

In split vote, state higher education board sends $3.47B budget proposal to Springfield

December 14, 2018 at 7:10 p.m.

Members of the Illinois Board of Higher Education narrowly voted Tuesday to send a $3.47 billion spending plan to the state legislature, a decision that followed weeks of debate questioning...

Students and others demonstrate at the invitation of Steve Bannon to visit the campus of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in Chicago on Jan. 25, 2018.

U. of C. alumni deliver petition urging school to rescind Steve Bannon invite

May 23, 2019 at 12:27 a.m.

A large group of University of Chicago alumni is calling upon school leaders to block former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon from coming to campus for a planned debate,...

Chicago State University terminated its contract with Paul Vallas on Jan. 29, 2018.

Chicago State ends contract with Paul Vallas, accusing him of using college for political boost

December 15, 2018 at 2:21 a.m.

Chicago State University bitterly parted ways with Paul Vallas on Monday after revelations that he planned to leave the temporary job to potentially make a run at mayor in 2019....

U. of C. professor invites Steve Bannon to campus debate, prompting protest

December 15, 2018 at 1:49 a.m.

A University of Chicago professor has invited Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, to speak at the South Side campus, a move that sparked a swift backlash among...

University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen.

University of Illinois freezes in-state tuition for fourth year

December 15, 2018 at 12:54 a.m.

University of Illinois board members approved a fourth consecutive base tuition freeze for incoming in-state students, a move partially aimed at attracting more Illinoisans to the system’s three campuses. Trustees...

The apartment building where Brendt Christensen, who has been charged with kidnapping visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, lives near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Earlier abduction attempt reported on day Chinese scholar went missing at U. of I.

May 23, 2019 at 12:24 a.m.

The young University of Illinois graduate student was walking to a bus stop one morning last June when a clean-cut man wearing aviator sunglasses pulled up in a black sedan...

Students walk on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago on Sept. 19, 2017.

Illinois’ higher education leaders at odds over proposed budget

December 15, 2018 at 12:27 a.m.

Seeking state money for higher education in Illinois used to be somewhat routine. Colleges, universities and education agencies sent wish lists to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, whose members...

U. of I. plans in-state tuition freeze for 4th straight year

May 23, 2019 at 12:21 a.m.

Hoping to stem an exodus of local students to colleges in other states, the University of Illinois plans to freeze its base tuition for incoming, in-state freshmen for a fourth...

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