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217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses equity gaps on campus
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who shares his thoughts on the challenge of attracting more Black students to the U of I.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Chancellor Robert Jones addresses departure from U of I, Trump targeting higher ed
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones as he reflects on leading the university for the past nine years.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Incoming Urbana mayor DeShawn Williams hopes to unite the city
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Diane Marlin as she wraps up her time in office, and from mayor-elect DeShawn Williams as he prepares to become Urbana's new mayor.
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‘This is like leaving home for us’: Chancellor Robert Jones talks about departing U of I, Trump targeting higher ed, and leading through crises
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones talks about how the university is fighting back as the Trump administration withholds billions in federal funds from higher education. He also addresses why he is leaving for the University of Washigton. Watch our interview May 1, 2025 on WILL-TV. Or listen to the Dialogue show, this Saturday at 11 am on FM 101.1 llinois Soul.
