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Northwestern's law school discriminates against white men, lawsuit claims
A new lawsuit accused Northwestern University's Law School of discriminating against white men.The complaint was filed in federal court by a conservative group called, "Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences."The plaintiffs argued that "left-wing" administrators were violating anti-discrimination provisions by hiring women and people of color over white men with better credentials.Northwestern said it intends to fight the lawsuit, which follows a Supreme Court decision last year to invalidate race-conscious admissions at Harvard University.
Grayslake Community High School District Announces Decision to Pause Pursuit of a Facility Referendum this Fall
After six months of extensive community engagement, the Grayslake Community High School District 127’s (D127) Investing In Tomorrow Facilitating Team presented its final recommendations to the Board of Education at its June 27 regular meeting. The community-led initiative focused on involving the community in planning for the future of D127 facilities.
StandWithUs objects to agreement made with protesters at Northwestern
A leading pro-Israel campus group sent correspondence to the trustees of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., urging the cancellation of what it calls an unlawful agreement administrators made with anti-Israel demonstrators. StandWithUS dispatched a legal letter on Monday written by the Kasowitz Law Firm to the school’s leaders, laying out...
Pack the Bus School Supply Drive – 8.3
Support District 54 students in need with our annual school supply drive! There are three ways to donate:. Drop off or ship new school supplies to the Township (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates) or Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison’s Office (1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg) now-August 2. Order from our wishlist for easy shopping: bit.ly/3VU7yG5.
Student-Athletes Earn Spots on Spring 2024 Dean's List
Concordia University Chicago's Dean of Students Kathy Gebhardt is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean's List, in recognition of the extraordinary academic achievement of more than 350 undergraduate students. To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.
2nd Annual Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute to feature legendary radio personality Terri Hemmert
American Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” In 2023, some local lifelong learning advocates planned the Inaugural Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute. The pilot program exceeded all expectations and this year, with funding from Community Bank of Elmhurst, the program is available to the general public.
Back to School Movie in the Park!
Village President Frank Desimone and the Village Board present a. Bring a blanket or folding chair and enjoy a free movie with the family! Ice cream, popcorn, and treats will be available for purchase at the Bensenville Movie Theatre. Back to School Movie in the Park!. AUGUST 16, 2024. 8:00...
Bellwood D88 Superintendent Looks To Execute New Strategic Plan
Bellwood School District 88 Supt. Victoria H. Stockton outside the district’s headquarters in Bellwood. She recently unveiled a new strategic plan. | Michael Romain. Monday, July 1, 2o24 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com. Some significant changes are ahead for Bellwood School District 88 after the school board approved...
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