Kate McGee
Stories by Kate McGee
A Most Unusual School Year: Part II
As we continue our series on education, we hear what it’s been like to be a junior in high school and a freshman in college during the pandemic.
After Years Of Disinvestment, Illinois Public Universities Bracing For More COVID-19 Damage
“We thought the [state] budget impasse was bad. We didn’t know it was just bootcamp training for the pandemic,” one higher ed official said.
As Fall Semester Continues, College Freshmen Wonder If It’s Worth the Cost
“You’re paying for what seems like glorified YouTube videos,” said one college freshman who is doing school remotely from home.
Did Students Show Up? 6 Takeaways From Illinois’ Fall College Enrollment Numbers
Despite fears of a drop off amid the pandemic, enrollment at public universities and community colleges in Illinois mostly held steady.
College Amid COVID-19: ‘You Don’t Feel Like You’re In College At All’
WBEZ is sharing the stories of four freshmen this fall from the Chicago area — two on campus and two taking classes from home.
Illinois Students Left On Scholarship Sidelines As Nearby States Resume High School Sports
More than 500 parents and students rallied Sunday to pressure Gov. Pritzker to reinstate fall season contact sports.
A Law To Improve Mental Health Services At Illinois Universities Has No Funding
At a time when experts say help is needed more than ever, an Illinois law meant to boost mental health services on campus remains unfunded.
COVID-19 Spike At The University Of Illinois Prompts Student Crackdown
Urbana-Champaign officials say students hosting parties will be suspended and students will be removed if they fail to follow safety rules.
‘We’re Ready For It’: U Of I Says It Expects To Keep Campus Open Amid COVID-19
While other schools have had to switch all classes online once students returned, U of I says it can manage an expected bump in campus cases.
As Chicago Colleges Reopen, Faculty And Staff Push Back On Fall Plans
Some local university employees feel shut out of fall planning and are demanding they be heard.