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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 institutions have nursing degree programs at various accessibility levels, from certificate programs to doctorate degrees. In some instances, those without nursing programs have pre-nursing coursework and advising that prepares students for programs within the city. Moreover, Chicago’s colleges and universities are making significant strides in increasing access to nursing education citywide, a crucial response to the impending nurse shortage. For instance, DePaul University successfully relaunched…

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!”