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City Colleges Enrollment Rises for Fourth Consecutive Year, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Since fall 2021, credit enrollment is up 41% among Black men, 37% among Black women, 35% among Latino men, and 24% among Latina women. #college #enrollment

NPR Journalist Natalie Y. Moore to Keynote Skyway Writers Festival at Prairie State College

Students from eight Skyway member colleges submitted original works in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama/screenplay categories for this year’s competition. #writiers #festival

Kennedy-King College, Purdue Northwest Launch Partnership to Expand Construction Management Education

The partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable while creating a seamless transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. #partnership #college

Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program

In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #

Prairie State College Launches Evening Nursing Program to Meet Workforce Demand

The program debuted this semester with 22 students, filling every available seat. Classes meet during evening hours, with clinical rotations held on weekends—an option designed for students balancing full-time jobs or family responsibilities. #nursing

Nearly 470 Illinois High Schools Honored for Boosting Student Financial Aid Completion

ISAC announced the 2025–26 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence honorees this week, celebrating 469 schools across the state for their leadership in guiding students and families through the college financial aid process. #honored

Prairie State College Honors Part-Time Students for Summer 2025 Academic Achievement

To qualify, part-time students must complete at least 12 credit hours at PSC, take three or more credit hours during the summer term with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. #honors

Illinois Launches Statewide Campaign to Help Students Apply for College and Financial Aid

The program connects students with resources to navigate the often-daunting application process for college admissions and financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). #college

City Colleges and Food Depository Launch “Food Security for Life” to Combat Student Hunger

The expanded effort will add enhanced grocery markets, frozen meal options, snack stations, apprenticeships, and improved access to public benefits. #foods

PepsiCo Donates Diesel Trucks, Expands Scholarships for City Colleges Students

The new investment will continue to provide students with financial assistance and open doors to higher-wage job opportunities. #scholarships

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