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One of the many people pleased with Thursday's passage of a new state budget is Jack Thomas. The president of Western Illinois University has spent the…
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Alumni and friends of Augustana College in Rock Island are being asked to help some of its students stay in school during the state budget impasse. The…
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Following the signing this week of an emergency funding bill for higher education in Illinois, money for the Monetary Award Program, or MAP grants, has…
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On Friday, Illinois lawmakers approved $600 million in short-term aid for state colleges and universities. Governor Bruce Rauner is expected to sign the…
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Students at Monmouth College now have more incentive to learn outside the classroom. This week, college officials announced a new program that guarantees…
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As Illinois college students wait for MAP grants, another local college is telling its students to rest easy. Yesterday, Monmouth College announced it…
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Students who receive state money to attend Augustana College don't have to worry, at least for now. As the state budget impasse continues in Illinois, and…
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Some local students and community leaders are urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a state budget for higher education. Tomorrow, they'll make presentations…
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The largest financial assistance program for low-income college students in Illinois remains at a stand-still. After six months without a state budget,…
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As the state budget impasse continues in Illinois, Black Hawk College is studying ways to raise revenue and cut spending. In a normal year, the state…