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Princeton Review’s Green Colleges 2025 List Includes ²ÝÁñÉçÇø
²ÝÁñÉçÇø has been named one of the most environmentally responsible and sustainability - committed colleges in the nation by the Princeton Review. Known for its education services and resources for college-bound students, the tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services compan y has featured ²ÝÁñÉçÇø in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges : 2025 Edition . The Princeton Review selected the schools based on a survey conducted on administrators at nearly 600 colleges in 2023-2024 about their institution’s environmental and sustainability commitment. More than 25 survey data points were analyzed for the selection of the schools. “We are delighted to recommend ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to students who want their ‘best-fit’ college to also be a ‘green’ one,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief. “²ÝÁñÉçÇø, which offers excellent academics, also demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability in its campus programs, policies and practices.” The school profiles provide notes on the ir use of renewable energy, recycling and conservation programs and the availability of environmental studies in academic offerings. The profiles also include information on the school’s admission requirements, cost, and financial aid. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø has a variety of green initiatives in place. Water Conservation Energy Conservation Composting Natural Areas Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact Electric Vehicle Charging Station Campus Tree Evaluation Student Pledge Get Involved Recycling & Waste [PHOTO]
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Celebrates Record Success at 2024 Annual Signum Fidei
As part of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's $50 million Students at the Center, For a Better World comprehensive campaign, Colleen Ahearn, vice president of University Advancement, announced that this year's Annual Signum Fidei Celebration on October 19, 2024 raised more than $320,000 in one evening to support the
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Award Winning Historian Nikki Brown Speaks on November 12
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø History Department is honored to present Nikki Brown, associate professor of History, as the Storie Family Endowed Lecturer. Brown earned her doctorate from Yale University and teaches American and African American history at the University of Kentucky. An award-winning author, she
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Flyers Teams Finish Strong in NCAA DII Regional Competitions
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Men's Cross Country team placed second at the NCAA DII Midwest Regional Championship on Saturday, Nov. 9 with 71 total points. The top three teams earned automatic berths to the NCAA Division II Championships, which takes place Nov. 23 at the Arcade Creek Cross Country Course in
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Double Alumnus Larry Tucker Honored with Adam Smith Award
The 24th Annual Adam Smith Award Ceremony was held on October 29 on the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø campus. This year, double alumnus Larry Tucker was honored with the Alumnus of the Year Award presented by Dr. David Livingston, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø President. This award recognizes an outstanding business alumnus.
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Philip Lynch Theatre presents Matt Cox’s, 'PUFFS'
“Puffs,” written by Matt Cox, will have performances on November 15-17 and November 21- 24. This play is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 matinee on Sunday. The second-weekend performances are at 7:30 on Thursday
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Dr. Amanda Harsy Publishes Research
Dr. Amanda Harsy published " Computational complexity and pragmatic solutions for flexible tile based DNA self-assembly ," in the Journal of Natural Computing . This research was completed in collaboration with Dr. Leyda Almodovar (Stonehill College), Dr. Jo Ellis-Monaghan (University of Amsterdam),
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Jesse Howard Exhibit on Display November 1-22
“The Emerging of a Black Diaspora” exhibition by Jesse Howard will be on display from November 1-22 at the Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's main campus in Romeoville. The exhibit includes a reception and gallery talk from 7-9 p.m. on November 14. The gallery is free and open
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Arts & Ideas Program Receives Illinois Arts Council Grant
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Arts & Ideas program received a “General Operating Support” grant from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2024-25 academic year. This IAC grant is awarded to not-for-profit organizations that provide arts programming to their defined communities in a manner that supports the organization's
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Attends the 2024 Midwest Noyce Regional Conference
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø leadership for the Noyce Teacher Scholarship program and two scholars attended the 2024 Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference held Oct. 18-20 in St. Louis. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship is a program that helps prepare future high school STEM
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø to Honor John Carey with Lifetime Achievement Award
The College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications (CoHFAC) at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø will honor John Carey, associate professor of Communications, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2nd Annual Kickback on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The award recognizes individuals who have made transformative contributions
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$10,000+ Raised for Those Impacted by Domestic Violence
On Saturday, October 5, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø partnered with the Groundwork Domestic Violence Program from Guardian Angel Community Services (GACS) to host its 13 th Annual Angels Against Abuse (AAA) 5k at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Romeoville campus. The event included speeches from Melanie Skach, program director
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Construction Delays Expected Near ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Romeoville Campus
²ÝÁñÉçÇø encourages students to plan ahead and adjust their commutes accordingly. Drivers traveling to and from the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø campus should be aware of ongoing construction at the intersection of Illinois 53 (Independence Boulevard) and Illinois 7 (Renwick Road) in Romeoville. The Illinois
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