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The College of DuPage is home to radio station WDCB.

College of DuPage was flagged about radio station 10 years before inquiry

August 18, 2019 at 6:46 p.m.

A College of DuPage auditor raised a red flag about business dealings at the campus radio station in 2003, but the school continued those dealings until they became the focus...

Lawmakers want to question College of DuPage president on severance package

August 18, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

An Illinois Senate panel will ask College of DuPage President Robert Breuder to appear before its members and answer questions regarding his controversial severance package from the publicly funded school,...

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

State lawmakers to investigate college leaders’ compensation

August 18, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

In response to growing criticism of lucrative severance packages for college administrators, an Illinois Senate panel plans to investigate the salaries and perks provided to leaders at the state's community...

College of DuPage’s Breuder: ‘Bobby Knight of college presidents’

August 18, 2019 at 6:43 p.m.

In a recent note to College of DuPage employees, President Robert Breuder shared some well-worn advice for a happy life. "Live simply and appreciate what you have," he wrote in...

Chicago State University President Wayne Watson has seen the graduation rate and incoming freshmen's ACT scores rise during his tenure, but enrollment has declined by 28 percent.

Chicago State president to retire

August 18, 2019 at 6:43 p.m.

Chicago State University President Wayne Watson announced Friday that he plans to retire near the end of his contract in June 2016, capping off a tenure he called challenging but...

Lawmakers target lucrative severance packages after College of DuPage buyout

August 18, 2019 at 6:41 p.m.

West suburban lawmakers announced a package of bills Monday aimed at punishing the College of DuPage for giving President Robert Breuder a lucrative severance package and at preventing other taxing...

Professor Steven Salaita addresses members of the media, faculty, students and supporters at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign YMCA on Sept. 9, 2014. The university rescinded a job offer to Salaita after he posted controversial tweets regarding Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Salaita files federal suit against U. of I. over lost job

August 18, 2019 at 6:40 p.m.

Controversial professor Steven Salaita, whose job offer at the University of Illinois was withdrawn last year after he made anti-Israel comments on social media, has filed a lawsuit in federal...

Critics boo as College of DuPage board reaffirms president’s buyout

August 18, 2019 at 6:40 p.m.

The College of DuPage board of trustees voted Wednesday night to reaffirm a lucrative but controversial buyout package for its president, as scores of critics packed the meeting to voice...

Roberta Buffett Elliott, sister of Warren Buffett, gives Northwestern a $101M gift

August 18, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.

Northwestern University announced Wednesday the largest donation in its history — more than $100 million to boost the field of global studies and fund scholarships for international students. The donation...

College of DuPage President Robert Breuder listens to a speaker during the board of trustees meeting at the Glen Ellyn school Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015.

College of DuPage revote on president’s buyout follows years of secrecy

August 18, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.

When College of DuPage trustees meet Wednesday to vote again on President Robert Breuder's controversial buyout package, years of secrecy surrounding Breuder's contract will come to a head. The unusual...

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