by Ash Hamilton | Apr 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced support for new legislation—Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717—that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable, flexible...
by Ash Hamilton | Apr 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
State higher education leaders are pleased with Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes a higher education budget of $2.73 billion. The higher education budget emphasizes college affordability and supports ongoing initiatives by...
by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Systemwide enrollment grows for third straight year and continues to outpace national community college growth rates Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College Opening...
by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the fiscal year 2025 state budget that includes a historic general funds appropriation of $2.6 billion for higher education, an increase of nearly $76 million (3 percent) compared to the previous fiscal year. Meaningful investments...
by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rockford’s Rock Valley Community College has received a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to increase access to training and skill development in high-demand manufacturing fields. They will collaborate with Crystal Lake’s McHenry County...
by Ash Hamilton | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges increased for the second straight year system-wide. Opening Spring 2024 enrollment increased by 5.1 percent from the previous spring according to the Illinois Community College Board’s (ICCB) Spring 2024 Enrollment...
