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New Development For Lincoln & University In Urbana Would House Students & Professionals
A Dallas developer hopes to start construction this year on a new residential development just east of the University of Illinois campus in Urbana.
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Finding Success At Technical Colleges; Eating Well & Exercise In The New Year; New Year, New Laws
On The 21st: Despite demand in the labor market for the skills that trade schools provide, many parents and teachers still push for four-year college. Wes Aymer in Springfield wants to change the perception around trade school. Plus we discuss ways to exercise and eat smarter in the new year. But first, with the new year comes new laws. This year, more than 250 new laws took effect here in Illinois. Which do you need to know about?
Partial Government Shutdown Creates Uncertainty, Inconvenience For Parkland College And U of I
The partial government shutdown hasn't disrupted operations at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois yet, but their super computer rellies on funding from the National Science Foundation, which is currently closed.
‘Girls Who Code’ Program Comes To Champaign Public Library
The program “Girls Who Code” aims to close the gender gap in technology by getting more girls interested in coding and tech careers. There are more than a thousand Girls Who Code clubs across the U.S.—and a new program is coming to the Champaign Public Library this month.
Study: More Green Space At Schools Not Linked To Better Student Test Scores
A new study from the University of Illinois found no link between green space on school campuses and academic outcomes. The study examined greenery and third grade test scores on reading and math exams at 400 Chicago Public Schools.