Affirmative action in college admissions may end. Here’s how the U.S. got here.
A Northwestern professor is writing a book about the history of the policy in higher education and spoke with WBEZ about his findings.
Lisa Philip
Higher Education Reporter
Stories by Lisa Philip
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Illinoisans applied in droves for student debt forgiveness. Now, they’re waiting on SCOTUS.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that could derail hopes of canceled student debt for 1.5 million Illinois residents.
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Okra, celery and ham: Students cook up an historic African American legacy
The great-great granddaughter of a man who bought 15 family members out of slavery donated nearly 2,000 cookbooks to Kennedy-King College.
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Calculus is a golden ticket for entry to elite colleges. Is that fair?
Calculus is an easy way to sort students: those who took it, and those who didn’t. But there’s a problem. Some students never had the chance.
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UIC students return to classes after faculty and administrators reach a contract deal
The tentative deal reached late Sunday ends a four-day strike. It fell into place after administrators enhanced their compensation offer.
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UIC students confront a third day of canceled classes as faculty strike continues
The work stoppage at the University of Illinois has students scrambling to learn course material on their own.
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What’s behind the faculty strike at University of Illinois Chicago?
On the second day of a strike at the University of Illinois Chicago we’ll hear why faculty have walked out of their classrooms.
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Student mental health emerges as key issue as UIC faculty strike date looms
Strike threats aren’t uncommon at Illinois universities. What’s unusual is the focus on student mental health and how it impacts faculty workloads.
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Chicago’s under-5 set waited a long time for a COVID vaccine. Why is uptake so low?
Only one in 20 eligible kids under 5 in Illinois have received a first dose. That leaves pediatricians and child care providers trying to troubleshoot.
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Active shooter drills, yes. Cameras, no. Here’s what Illinois mandates for safety in schools.
Local districts exercise considerable autonomy in devising on-the-ground tactics and receive little guidance on how to prevent shootings.
