roosevelt university
Roosevelt University professor Brad Hunt's new book chronicles a series of missteps that brought Chicago's public housing to a violent low point in the 1980s.
3 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
Some are looking for extra work or may take on extra loans to pay for tuition this year. Others may transfer or drop out if they can’t come up with enough money, students say.
4 months ago | Peter Sachs
But the Loop project has raised concerns on the part of some area residents, and one alderman is threatening to hold it up until a university signs on to lease the privately-developed dorm.
5 months ago | Peter Sachs
Loop businesses are looking for ways to capitalize on a surging population of college students attending classes downtown, including many who live nearby and shop for groceries and clothes.
5 months ago | Peter Sachs
Roosevelt University is restarting its athletics program from scratch, with baseball, tennis and cross-country on the way. The school is also looking for a place for some of its new teams to play.
6 months ago | Peter Sachs
Students coming from community colleges to schools like DePaul and Roosevelt can cut out weeks or months of waiting by bringing all their admissions materials to special open houses and getting an instant admission decision.
8 months ago | Peter Sachs
Thousands of college students in Chicago receive Pell Grants, which could increase as part of a massive economic stimulus bill Congress is considering.
9 months ago | Peter Sachs
A national database provides some information about campus crime, but it is far from perfect, experts and critics agree. Kids attending Chicago colleges say they feel safe.
9 months ago | Peter Sachs
It's long hours, hard work and little pay, but the chance to appear as an extra in the movie "Public Enemies" - being filmed throughout the city this month - draws plenty of local interest.
1 year ago | Mary Brophy
The city will darken its famous skyline Saturday as part of a global effort to raise awareness about climate change and demonstrate a commitment to finding a solution.
1 year ago | Natasha Eziquiel-Shriro
More than $130,000 is available to public housing residents. The agency will host a workshop this weekend to spread the word about the scholarships.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
