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A photo of College of DuPage President Robert Breuder adorns the $200,000 Chronology Wall outside his office on the Glen Ellyn campus on April 30, 2015. He is now on paid leave.

Amid reform at College of DuPage, controversial $220,000 wall comes down

June 14, 2024 at 6:47 p.m.

Until recently, visitors to the College of DuPage president's office passed through a wood-paneled hallway with displays that showcased the accomplishments of the school's first five leaders. At 101 feet...

State Sen. Bill Cunningham, chairman of the chamber's subcommittee on public higher education executive compensation, said the situation at the College of DuPage "has helped turn a spotlight on troubling trends in education."

Lawmakers weigh higher ed reforms after College of DuPage controversies

June 14, 2024 at 6:47 p.m.

Responding to months of controversy at the College of DuPage, a state Senate panel heard testimony Monday on legislative proposals to enhance financial oversight and control administrative spending at the...

The Technical Education Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Subpoena shows prosecutors’ interest in College of DuPage Foundation

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

A DuPage County grand jury subpoena issued to the College of DuPage Foundation sought records related to financial contributions by board members of the fundraising group, many of whom have...

College of DuPage President Robert Breuder attends a special meeting of the college's board of trustees Jan. 28, 2015.

Illinois House passes severance cap for community college presidents

August 18, 2019 at 7:59 p.m.

State lawmakers voted Thursday to restrict severance packages for community college presidents, another response to the pricey buyout deal awarded to the College of DuPage president earlier this year. The...

The Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, a private fish and game reserve in Dundee Township, received at least $57,597 from the College of DuPage Foundation to cover bills expensed by College of DuPage President Robert Breuder.

College of DuPage releases Breuder expenses showing wining, dining, hunting

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

On the way to an exclusive hunt club in March 2014, College of DuPage President Robert Breuder stopped to pick up two bottles of red wine. He continued on to...

Then-College of DuPage Trustee Kim Savage, shown at a board meeting in January 2015, has accused the Clean Slate committee of failing to report a $20,000 loan within five days of receipt.

Former College of DuPage trustee alleges ‘Clean Slate’ violated campaign laws

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

A former College of DuPage trustee is formally alleging that a campaign fund used to support the three winning candidates in the recent board of trustees election failed to report...

College of DuPage President Robert Breuder listens during a special board meeting at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on Jan 28, 2015.

Accreditation agency postpones visit to College of DuPage

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

The accreditation agency that oversees the College of DuPage has postponed its visit to the school amid questions about one of the investigators assigned to the review. The Higher Learning...

The main dining room at the Waterleaf restaurant at the College of DuPage.

College of DuPage leans toward giving Waterleaf restaurant to students’ use

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

Calling it a "taxpayer-funded watering hole for insiders," College of DuPage Chairwoman Katharine Hamilton and other trustees Thursday indicated they were eager to transform the campus's upscale restaurant into a...

College of DuPage officials are proposing changes that could shift the college's financial direction during the next fiscal year.

Some wary of College of DuPage’s bid to cut property tax, tuition

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

College of DuPage officials are proposing changes that could chip away at the school's massive reserves in the coming year, including a tuition cut at what is now one of...

College of DuPage President Robert Breuder was awarded a substantial severance package this year, sparking efforts to curb such payouts.

Illinois House rejects cap on community college severance packages

June 14, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

Local community college boards may continue to award large severance packages to their presidents after the Illinois House rejected legislation Tuesday that would have prevented schools from giving the kind...

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