Why Investing in Illinois Higher Education is Crucial
Students from the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University, and Western Illinois University share why it was important for them to pursue a college degree and why it is...
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Illinois’ current way of funding higher education is hurting Illinois students and institutions, especially those that need the most support. This shouldn’t be the case. With your help, we can transform higher education in Illinois by ensuring every student seeking to earn a degree can do so affordably and has the services and supports they need to succeed.
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Proponents Proclaim the Need for Higher Education Investment at 2025 Advocacy Day
On Tuesday, March 18, people from around Illinois descended upon Springfield to pressure state legislators to invest in higher education. The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding hosted the 2025...
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Stay LOUD About Higher Education Funding
Advocate, we need to keep the raising our collective voice and call on Illinois legislators to invest in higher education! Fresh off an invigorating Higher Education Advocacy Day, the Coalition for...
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Upcoming Meeting Dates
Join us at our monthly meeting to learn about the latest developments in the campaign for equitable public university funding and learn more about how you can get involved!
May
19
Public Agenda Research Briefing
Join Public Agenda, a non-partisan non-profit organization, as they share new research on how Illinois residents view public higher education, as well as their opinions around various funding policies. Event...
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17
Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding June Meeting
The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 17. Contact Paola Salgado at paola@partnershipfcc.org to register.
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