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Schools are facing federal funding cuts due to association with DEI

As of late, there has been increasing tensions between the federal government and universities within the U.S.. The conflict stems from officials pushing institutions to scale back or eliminate their diversity-focused programs, student organizations, and policies tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to the White House, on March 26, President Trump signed an […]

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Oak Brook classes moved to online out of safety concerns

Lewis University has temporarily shifted courses and campus activities at its Oak Brook location to online delivery following the discovery that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) maintains administrative office space within the same building. The decision, outlined in two official communications from university leadership, reflects growing concerns about student safety, potential protests, and the […]

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Special Tribute to Trinity Eadie

On September 24, Lewis lost a valued member of its community with the passing of Trinity Eadie, a freshman English major.  “In August, Trinity’s long-awaited dream of attending college became reality when she enrolled at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. She was warmly welcomed by the English department faculty and fellow students. She quickly formed […]

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La Nina pressure system from NOAA website bringing cooler temperatures and higher precipitation to the USA's upper half.
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La Nina Sets Chicago Up for Exceptionally Snowy Winter

La Nina conditions are climate patterns in the equatorial pacific characterized by unusually cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service website. These were indicated by expanding below-average sea surface temperatures along the central and eastern Pacific Ocean along the equator.  Past La Nina patterns have brought above-average amounts of snowfall to the Chicago area. […]

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Dr. Duris obtains $278,000 for the Advanced Training Program in Addictions

Lewis University Professor of psychology Dr. Kimberly Duris, Ed. D., LCPC, CADC, has secured $278,000 in Phase 2 funding from the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) Workforce Expansion Program, which is supported by the Illinois Certification Board and the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR). This funding […]

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Student worker at the ISGSS Office working amidst the Illinois House Bill 460. | Photo Credit: Vanja Bogdanovic
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The HB 460 Controversy

On Sept. 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, against the state of Illinois. This complaint includes statements from Governor J. B. Pritzker, the attorney general and university boards.   The complaint alleges that the State of Illinois contains laws that grant […]

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