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  DPI, National University of Singapore launch innovation programs, establish Chicago presence

  Jun 2, 2023 2:00 pm

  NUS is Asia’s top university, ranked 11th in the 2023 QS World Rankings. Under this memorandum of understanding, NUS will launch its global entrepreneurship program, the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), in Chicago in 2024.

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  Real Impact: Hope Chicago delivers wide welcome to students, families

  May 31, 2023 3:00 pm

  For now, the program is available to about 4,000 students at five Chicago high schools – many from historically underrepresented groups – plus one parent or guardian each. Student support covers tuition and fees, room and board, books and a laptop, plus a yearly stipend. 

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  U of I System leadership applauds state budget’s higher education support

  May 30, 2023 2:15 pm

  The system’s $697.8 million operating budget in the 2024 fiscal year that begins July 1 includes a 7.0% increase for general operations. “I would like to thank Gov. Pritzker and the General Assembly for their support of public higher education and for their vision for the future needs of Illinois residents,” system President Tim Killeen said.

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  David Merriman named interim director of IGPA

  May 24, 2023 12:00 pm

  David F. Merriman has been appointed interim director of the University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA), system Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs Nicholas P. Jones announced today. Merriman is the James J. Stukel Presidential Professor of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics at the University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs.

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  U of I System poised to address challenges of the future

  May 18, 2023 12:00 pm

  In addition to President Killeen's remarks on the system's future, trustees made key appointments, a new UIC department was approved, and a provisional FY2024 budget was authorized.

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