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University of Illinois students are experiencing once-in-a-generation excitement as their basketball team advances to the Final Four. From sold-out student tickets to professors extending deadlines, campus is celebrating together.
Two Illinois State University business students earned prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma scholarships for their academic excellence and dedication to helping fellow students succeed. Their achievements showcase how today's business leaders are lifting others while climbing their own paths to success.
A Southern Illinois program is giving low-income students up to $5,000 for college or trade school, with double the funding of previous years. Applications are open through May 7th for seven counties.
The University of Illinois' IDEA Lab is breaking down barriers by offering virtual reality headsets, gaming consoles, and 3D printing equipment to students of any major, completely free. Located in Grainger Library's basement, the lab is creating a third space where students can explore cutting-edge technology, destress, and build friendships. #
A southern Illinois nonprofit just opened applications for scholarships up to $5,000 that help low-income students pursue college and trade school dreams. The program already transformed one recipient into a substance abuse counselor.
Jaxon Dion from Concord and Natalie Hobbs from Pittsfield earned spots on Belmont University's spring semester dean's list. Both students achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher at the Nashville, Tennessee university.
Four University of Illinois students just won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for groundbreaking research that could transform everything from quantum computing to space exploration. Their achievements highlight a university leading the nation in STEM excellence.
University of Illinois students turned classroom ideas into real companies, raising millions and serving customers nationwide. Their secret? Starting small, pivoting fast, and solving real problems.
University of Illinois junior R. Fisher Houston just earned one of the nation's most prestigious environmental scholarships for his groundbreaking plant research and campus conservation efforts. He's one of only 65 students nationwide selected for the honor.
A Decatur manufacturing plant just opened a classroom inside its factory, giving college students hands-on training building parts for electric vehicles. It's the kind of program that turns students into skilled workers while filling a critical workforce gap. #
Two high school students turned their class projects into state law, requiring climate change education for all Illinois high schoolers starting in 2026. Their success shows young people can drive real policy change when adults listen.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
Middle and high school students in Rockford, Illinois are programming robots to solve real-world problems through a hands-on engineering competition. The Bot Blitz event is connecting classroom learning with the technical skills local employers need most.
Thirty-two students across West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri are receiving over $211,000 in scholarships to pursue their dreams in college. The awards come from permanently endowed funds that honor donors' legacies while investing in the next generation.
A new Illinois report shows the state is successfully training workers for high-paying quantum computing careers, positioning itself as a leader in the technology revolution. The initiative connects students with cutting-edge skills that could reshape industries from medicine to finance.
When college students overdose, their roommates often hesitate to call 911 for fear of disciplinary action. A new California law written by students themselves now guarantees treatment before punishment.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
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Trenity Kimes, a senior at Ottawa Township High School, has been recognized as Student of the Month by the OTHS Educational Foundation. The Business and Career Tech student recently attended a Disney World leadership workshop to develop her skills.
Commonwealth University-Mansfield students presented original research spanning forensic science to sustainable tourism at their 16th annual academic showcase. The event brought together oral presentations, visual art exhibits, and student-composed music performances.
Mississippi State University just created a brand new position dedicated entirely to helping transfer students feel at home on campus. Former transfer student Katelynn Potter will now guide others through the same journey she once took.
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