Associated Colleges of Illinois

Wishing everyone a fantastic 4th of July filled with fun, fireworks and freedom! Let's celebrate the spirit of independence!

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and dedication allow us to enjoy the freedoms we cherish today. Our debt of gratitude can never be repaid, but we can strive to uphold the ideals they fought to protect. We will never forget.

Executive Director April Arnold kicks it off! The 2024 Breakfast Forum is underway.

Special thanks to Crain's Chicago Business for sharing our thoughts on the importance of equity initiatives and how they create pathways to success for students: https://lnkd.in/gXzV99rc

We welcome you to join us to further dive into this conversation this Thursday at our 2024 ACI Breakfast Forum. More information on the Forum can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g-NHNU6i Tickets sales end on 4/10 at 10am!

Special thanks to Gallagher for serving as a sponsor for the 2024 ACI Breakfast Forum!

Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm, serves communities around the globe, helping clients address risk, protecting assets, and recovering from losses. The products and services provided keep businesses and institutions running, and enable individuals and families to face their future with confidence. Learn more here: https://www.ajg.com/us/

Tickets are still available to join us on 4/11. Event information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g-NHNU6i

Special thanks to DeVry University for serving as a sponsor for the upcoming Breakfast Forum on 4/11!

DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu.

Next up, we thank PNC for serving as a sponsor for the 2024 Breakfast Forum!

PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

Purchase your 2024 ACI Breakfast Forum tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g-NHNU6i

Heading into the Forum next week (4/11), we want to thank our incredible sponsors who provide the support needed to host our events/programs.

First up, we want to thank Fiducient Advisors! For nearly three decades, Fiducient Advisors has been consistently delivering tailored advice to retirement Plan Sponsors, endowments and foundations, individuals and families and financial institutions. Learn more about Fiducient Advisors here: https://www.fiducientadvisors.com/

And to purchase your 2024 ACI Breakfast Forum tickets, please visit: https://acifund.org/events-calendar/2024-aci-breakfast-forum/

Come connect, learn and lead at the 2024 ACI Breakfast Forum on April 11! Join us for a gathering dedicated to building bridges and breaking barriers. The Forum is your opportunity to contribute to a world where everyone belongs. Please visit our website for more information: https://acifund.org/2024-aci-breakfast-forum/

Member Colleges Associated College of Illinois Member Colleges. Associated College of Illinois, ACI members form a robust network of 23 ... Associated College of Illinois

Discover how to build inclusive talent pipelines at the . Our rockstar group of panelists/speakers:

-Marquis Miller - Vice President, Economic Development, Obama Foundation (Keynote Speaker)
-Shannon Fuller - Vice President of Talent, Health Care Service Corporation
-Tyronne Stoudemire - SVP Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, HYATT Hotels
-Liz Gross - CEO, Campus Sonar
-Toby Eveland - Chicago Managing Partner, Saul Ewing LLP (Event Moderator)

Come join us as these visionary leaders share strategies for attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Let's lead the charge in creating workplaces where everyone thrives.

Register Now/Donate: Visit the ACI website for more information: https://acifund.org/2024-aci-breakfast-forum/

Member Colleges Associated College of Illinois Member Colleges. Associated College of Illinois, ACI members form a robust network of 23 ... Associated College of Illinois

Unlock the potential of inclusion at this year's ACI Breakfast Forum in Chicago on April 11!

Together, we will dive into discussions and actionable steps to enhance learning and working environments across Illinois. More info: https://acifund.org/2024-aci-breakfast-forum/

Join us today at 12:30pm CT for a webinar on micro-internships with Parker Dewey. During the session, discover ways to tap into the tremendous talent of ACI member schools. More information can be found here: https://info.parkerdewey.com/acifund/company-overview

Webinar Invitation: Associated Colleges of Illinois Micro-Internship Program In this webinar, we'll introduce Micro-Internships and how companies can utilize this innovative resource to connect with highly-motivated ACI students and grads.

This Veteran's Day weekend, we pause to reflect and honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Your sacrifices have not only shaped the history of our country but have also safeguarded our freedoms and way of life. To our veterans - we owe you our gratitude, respect, and unwavering support. Your stories of valor and resilience continue to inspire us every day. Thank you for your service!

Via Parker Dewey

Fall 2023: The State of Campus Recruiting In this quarter's The State of Campus Recruiting webinar, panelists weighed in on campus recruiting trends this fall semester, what tactics are actually engaging students, and how employers can cut through the noise.

Looking to hire in Illinois? It’s now easier than ever to access talent from ACI member schools with Micro-Internships through Parker Dewey! Learn how by attending our webinar on Wednesday, November 15th at 12:30pm CT.

Learn more: https://info.parkerdewey.com/acifund/company-overview

Congratulations to our member, Lewis University. It has established a partnership with United Airlines that will help students and instructors move toward successful aviation careers.

Lewis University | News & Events A new partnership with United Aviate, United Airlines’ pilot career development program, offers Lewis University student pilots and instructors the most...

Alumna Karen Krueger committed $4.15 million to ACI-member
Monmouth College to help students and faculty with study-aboard opportunities. It also establishes the Krueger Center for Global Engagement, with an endowed chair and fund for globally themed activities.

$4.15 Million Commitment to Support Students, Global Engagement Krueger Center for Global Engagement to include Karen Krueger Chair in Global Engagement and an endowed fund to support globally-themed internships, resea...

ACI-member Knox College is a two-time winner of the digital arts contest which we sponsor with 150 Media Stream.

Millikin Univ. announces two new tuition incentives: It will offer reduced tuition for all full-time undergraduate students in 2024, PLUS a free-tuition program for new students entering next year who meet program criteria.

Millikin Tuition Promise + Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program Announced | Millikin University DECATUR, Ill. – As college-bound students and families investigate their higher-learning options, published tuition rates are a critical factor in deciding where to apply, but without a complete financial aid picture, the total cost of attending can be unclear.

ACI-member Judson University's World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series welcomes Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician surgeon, citizen scientist and astronaut candidate, Oct. 12. Entrepreneur Jacqueline Ruiz will host.

World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series featuring Dr. Shawna Pandya Dr. Pandya is passionate about two "extremes of humanity" - surviving and thriving. Join us for this inspirational discussion on October 12!

Lilly Endowment awards ACI-member North Park University a $937K grant for a faith-based project aimed at disenfranchised youth, and IBHE awards the university a $15K grant for internships.

North Park University Receives Nearly $1 Million in Grants - North Park University North Park University Has Received Nearly $1 Million in Grants for Civic Engagement and Internship Programs Aimed At Disenfranchised Youth.

We join today in our nation's commemoration of 9/11. We remember the women and men who were lost or were injured, and their families. We also give thanks for the women and men who serve to keep us safe.

This summer, the U.S. Department of Education designated ACI-member Judson University a Hispanic-serving institution, joining six other ACI members. The designation is part of a university initiative to increase student body diversity.

Judson University Becomes a Hispanic-Serving Institution | Judson University Judson University has been named a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, which has been part of a strategic init ...

Some impressive science work by faculty and students at ACI-member North Central College!

Fermilab’s Muon g-2 Experiment explores uncharted territory with help from North Central physics faculty and students | North Central College The Muon g-2 experiment is a collaboration comprised of nearly 200 scientists from 33 institutions in seven countries—among them students of North Central College and Dr. Paul Bloom.

The ACI office is closed Monday, Sept. 4, in recognition of Labor Day. We wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Some great news from ACI-member Dominican University!

Dominican University expands to Chicago with Lower West Side campus The new campus will reopen La Casa student dormitory.

The June-July-August issue of ACI Reporter is out! Read our ED's message, details of our partnership with PROLIFIC Institute, new presidents at member schools and more! https://acifund.org/aci-reporter/

New academic programs at ACI-member Rockford University!

Rockford University is offering 5 new degrees Rockford, Ill. (WTVO)— The skills needed for the workforce is constantly changing and young adults need a place to learn the most up to date skills. Rockford University is keeping up with the…

Great news from ACI-member University of St. Francis:

Exciting news for small businesses! With the help of a $500K grant and support from Congressman Bill Foster, University of St. Francis is launching a new Small Business Accelerator. We're grateful for the opportunity to help drive economic growth in our community.

USF to Create New Small Business Accelerator through $500,000 Federal Grant Joliet, Ill. – For over eight years, the University of St. Francis (USF) Business Incubator has supported the economic development of the Will County

ACI welcomes Rebecca L. Sherrick as interim president at Saint Xavier University. She succeeds Laurie M. Joyner, who will soon be president of St. Norbert College in Wisconsin. President Sherrick recently retired as president of Aurora University.

SXU Welcomes Rebecca Sherrick as Interim President Saint Xavier University (SXU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Sherrick, Ph.D., as interim president beginning July 1.