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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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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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Schools in Illinois keep their commitment on continuing to educate about the LGBTQ+ history
For the past couple of months, institutions across the state of Illinois have announced that they will keep on educating their students on LGBTQ+ history, despite the Trump administration threatening to retaliate by suspending federal funding for those schools. In 2019, Illinois passed the Inclusive Curriculum Law, requiring public schools to incorporate the history […]
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The largest career expo in Lewis history
On March 12th, 2025, Lewis University Hosted their annual career fair for students and alumni of the community. The career fair is an event that the university has been hosting for over ten years. This event allows students from all different fields, to practice for interviews and to expand their network, allowing them to put […]
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