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  Chicago's world-class hospitals, research centers, and pharma companies are fueled by a steady stream of talented grads from top colleges and universities like Northwestern, UIC, Illinois Tech, Rush, Truman, and Malcolm X. As the population ages, there will be a growing need for biomedical and healthcare solutions, and these Scholars who Fuel The Skyline are driving innovation in research, healthcare, biotech, and more.   A February 2024 article in Crain’s Chicago Business quotes an estimated shortage of 15,000 registered nurses by 2025. America’s Urban Campus (AUC) is diligently working to be part of the solution. Half of the member…

Chicago is known for many things—food, architecture, culture and sports. But did you know that Chicago is home to more than 20 colleges and universities, educating over 200,000 students annually? Chicago’s institutions of higher education are home to some of the nation’s top programs and are the region’s top producers of talent. Swipe to see some of Chicago’s Best: Higher Education Edition! Malcolm X College – Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges, The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) The annual award recognizes community and technical colleges committed to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment…

Chicago benefits from having one of the highest concentrations of universities and students in the U.S., providing a continuously renewed stream of talent for the region’s economy.  We applaud the hard work and dedication of our students, representing the best and brightest, from the arts to software engineering and everything in between.  Join us as we celebrate our newest “Scholars Who Will Be Fueling The Skyline!”  

Chicago has been named the #1 best big city in the U.S. by Conde Naste Traveler for the 5th year in a row.

About 85 leaders including South Side elected officials, principals, nonprofit directors, board members on neighborhood advisory councils, were on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park to share details about their individual sectors and endeavors to let students consider the pathways and opportunities of engagement while there.

What used to be the admissions office for DePaul University has been transformed to a space where youth and adults alike can get free services from speech language pathologists and clinicians who can aid people with problems with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders. The Lincoln Park facility launched in tandem with DePaul’s new master’s degree program in Speech Language Pathology. Students in the program will work alongside faculty and provide care and therapy to the public.

To recruit students and increase diversity and inclusion in their sectors, corporate recruiters are reaching out to Chicago colleges and universities.

Chicago has been ranked the 2nd most beautiful city in the world – and the 1st in North America by Time Out Index survey voters.