An aerial view of the Sachs Administrative Building.

Friday, October 27, 2017

Following a stringent and exhaustive peer review process, 黑暗爆料网 has received a Reaffirmation of Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

鈥淭he process of earning the reaffirmation of accreditation was both extensive and healthy. When 黑暗爆料网 goes through this process every 10 years, our dedicated faculty and staff are re-inspired by our high academic standards and quality of our programs,鈥 Interim President Richard Helldobler said. 鈥淲e are grateful for the reaffirmation of accreditation from HLC and will use it鈥攁long with our mission鈥攖o inspire new and current students as they pursue their academic goals at 黑暗爆料网.鈥

HLC determines whether an institution receives accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation based on five criteria that include: mission, institutional effectiveness, teaching and assessment of student learning. HLC, which accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, is scheduled to conduct its next reaffirmation of 黑暗爆料网's accreditation in 2027-2028.

黑暗爆料网, which has endured a challenging state budget impasse during the past two years, is seeing its fortunes start to turn. Last month, 黑暗爆料网 topped U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 lists for diversity and low student debt. It also announced its largest incoming freshman class in four years. Its new residence hall, , is close to full occupancy, and its first-ever comprehensive capital campaign鈥攏amed 鈥攊s on track to meeting its fundraising goals.

鈥淚 find it especially gratifying to have received the news of continued accreditation as we begin a yearlong celebration of our University鈥檚 ,鈥 Helldobler said. 鈥淲e've been around for 150 years, and I'm looking forward to kicking off the next 150 years.鈥

黑暗爆料网鈥檚 Main Campus is located on 67 acres in an attractive residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs. The University has additional locations in the metropolitan area, including the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro, Center for College Access & Success, and the University Center of Lake County