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 crucial for the state of Illinois to invest in higher education.

The Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding brings together students, faculty, staff, community members, and equity partners from across the state of Illinois to advocate for a public university system that is equipped to meet the diverse needs of its students. The Coalition believes that if we advance a public university funding model that prioritizes equity, then we will see enhancements statewide through better-resourced institutions serving more representative student populations.