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Lisa Philip covers higher education. Email her at lphilip@wbez.org.

Striking faculty and staff picket at Chicago State University on Monday, April 3. Chicago State is Illinois’ only predominantly Black public university
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Chicago State University faculty walk off the job over pay and workload

by Lisa Philip April 3, 2023April 3, 2023
A file photo of the Chicago State University campus.
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Chicago State University faculty to go on strike Monday

by Lisa Philip April 1, 2023April 3, 2023
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Chicago State University faculty inch closer to a strike

by Lisa Philip March 24, 2023March 28, 2023
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Affirmative action in college admissions may end. Here’s how the U.S. got here.

by Lisa Philip March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
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Okra, celery and ham: Students cook up an historic African American legacy

by Lisa Philip February 22, 2023February 24, 2023
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With test optional now the norm in college admissions, another gatekeeper rises: calculus

by Lisa Philip February 6, 2023February 8, 2023
Faculty members on strike at the University of Illinois Chicago
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UIC classes to restart Monday after faculty and administrators reach contract deal

by Lisa Philip January 23, 2023January 23, 2023
A group holds up white signs
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UIC students confront a third day of canceled classes as faculty strike continues

by Lisa Philip January 19, 2023January 19, 2023
University of Illinois Chicago faculty picket
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Student mental health emerges as key issue as UIC faculty strike date looms

by Lisa Philip January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

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