For nearly a decade, Bernard Lilly Sr. has shepherded kids from Chicago’s West Side to and through college.
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Western Illinois University revokes, then reinstates scholarships for students of color
The reversal speaks to the confusion and fear sparked by the recent Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious college admissions policies.
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Stressed about student debt? Here’s help.
Experts urge borrowers to plan early for payments that restart in October. There are ways to lower or zero out your monthly payments.
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Chicago State University’s president is on a mission to get more Black Chicagoans college degrees
CSU President “Z” Scott rejects the idea that a college degree isn’t worth it and shares her experiences navigating racism and sexism.
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‘This decision marks the end of an era’
Professor Anthony Chen expects colleges to explore using proxies for race after Thursday’s ruling striking down race-conscious admissions policies.
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Six things to know about race-conscious admissions ahead of Supreme Court ruling this month
Justices may ban the consideration of race — which could have ripple effects beyond who gets admitted to college.
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How Asian Americans got wrapped up in the affirmative action debate — and why many want out
Asian American college applicants have been cast as victims of affirmative action, often unwillingly, a researcher and activist tells WBEZ.
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Selective colleges face pressure to drop admissions policies that help alumni children
The Supreme Court is expected to ban race-conscious admissions, raising questions about legacy admissions policies that disadvantage underrepresented students.
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Obama shares words of advice with a new generation of community organizers
Barack Obama credits Lilydale First Baptist Church on the South Side — where he spoke with 30 students — and its pastor for helping him find his way.
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Graduating senior says Chicago State professors helped her ‘shoot to the moon’
“These people were my counselors, my backbone,” Mya Nash said of faculty who went on strike recently. Many students supported their walkout.