Lisa Kurian Philip
@lkpwrites.bsky.social
Covering racial inequity in higher education for WBEZ Chicago and Open Campus Media. I love making radio. Like, LOVE it.
But the plaintiffs, 2 named grad students and Northwestern Graduate Workers for Palestine, said they will continue their lawsuit.
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Judge declines to block Northwestern from disciplining students over antisemitism training
Lawyers for students suing the university say the online module discriminated against them based on national origin. Northwestern argues it’s meant to foster civility on campus.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
But the plaintiffs, 2 named grad students and Northwestern Graduate Workers for Palestine, said they will continue their lawsuit.
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Agreed! Thanks for reading.
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Agreed! Thanks for reading.
Faculty leaders call the decision "voluntary capitulation" to the #Trump administration: “UIC’s mission is to increase access at the highest levels of excellence and this, to me, sends a message that essentially says, 'We don’t actually care about access.'"
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University of Illinois Chicago drops race, gender as factors in financial aid and faculty hiring
Some faculty see the changes as “voluntary capitulation” to the Trump administration. UIC leaders say they align with “current legal standards” and new University of Illinois System policy.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Faculty leaders call the decision "voluntary capitulation" to the #Trump administration: “UIC’s mission is to increase access at the highest levels of excellence and this, to me, sends a message that essentially says, 'We don’t actually care about access.'"
Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
Read more: www.wbez.org/education/20...
“If you're going to pay [recruiters] per student, that person then has the incentive to do whatever they can to get you to enroll...They will tell you whatever they need to tell you. They will promise you whatever needs to be promised.”
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Students for profit? University of Illinois campuses pay company per online student
Consumer protection advocates say the practice incentivizes the company to enroll as many students as possible, regardless of whether they'll benefit. University leaders says their standards aren't co...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“If you're going to pay [recruiters] per student, that person then has the incentive to do whatever they can to get you to enroll...They will tell you whatever they need to tell you. They will promise you whatever needs to be promised.”
@stephmhall.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/education/20...
@stephmhall.bsky.social
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“If you're going to pay [recruiters] per student, that person then has the incentive to do whatever they can to get you to enroll...They will tell you whatever they need to tell you. They will promise you whatever needs to be promised.” -@@stephmhall.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/education/20...
www.wbez.org/education/20...
Students for profit? University of Illinois campuses pay company per online student
Consumer protection advocates say the practice incentivizes the company to enroll as many students as possible, regardless of whether they'll benefit. University leaders says their standards aren't co...
www.wbez.org
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“If you're going to pay [recruiters] per student, that person then has the incentive to do whatever they can to get you to enroll...They will tell you whatever they need to tell you. They will promise you whatever needs to be promised.” -@@stephmhall.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/education/20...
www.wbez.org/education/20...
Current speaker asks students to link arms, a position he says demonstrates their solidarity in the face of oppression
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Current speaker asks students to link arms, a position he says demonstrates their solidarity in the face of oppression