Current Press Releases
Recent Press and Events
University Center Adds New Programs for 2012
1/13/12
Three new programs were added to the University Center of Lake County for 2012 in action taken by the Center’s Governing Board at their December 7, 2011 meeting. Southern Illinois University Carbondale has added two undergraduate programs and Concordia University Chicago has added a graduate program.
Financial aid workshops to be offered throughout Lake County
1/9/12
College students and their parents can get help applying for college financial aid by attending a free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Workshop, to be held at locations throughout Lake County from Jan. 14 to March 20.
Senator Edward D. Maloney Addresses SIUC Graduates
12/15/11
State Senator Edward D. Maloney was the commencement speaker last Saturday at a ceremony honoring the 16th cohort of adult students to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education at the University Center of Lake County through a program offered by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
ISU Funded to Train Future Teachers of English Learners
12/12/11
Illinois State University’s College of Education is again the recipient of a grant to help Lake County paraprofessionals make the transition to certified teacher with Bilingual and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) approvals.
One Stop College Shopping: University Center Open House Features 19 Illinois Colleges
10/29/11
Next “University Center Nights” to be October 11 & November 9
8/29/11
University Center Nights run from 6 - 8 pm and provide the opportunity to meet program representatives and learn more about the 80+ programs offered through the University Center. Get answers to your questions about programs, admission requirements, and financial aid.
New Documentary on Leopold Showing at University Center of Lake County
8/29/11
Join us September 20th at the University Center of Lake County for a screening of Green Fire, the first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy. Following the film, NEIU Associate Professor Daniel Milsky will lead a discussion of the ethics that Aldo Leopold evolved over his lifetime and their connection to today. He will be joined by NEIU graduate student Anja Claus, organizational coordinator of the Center for Humans and Nature, and by Trisha Steele, who has been an advocate of ecosystem restoration and a volunteer with Volo Bog and the Sierra Club Outings Group. We hope that a lively discussion will conclude the evening.
DATE: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
TIME: 7 – 9 pm
LOCATION: University Center of Lake County Lecture Hall
ADDRESS: 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, IL (near the corner of Washington and Lancer Lane)
TICKETS: Free, but click to RSVP or call (847) 665-4000
University Center Student Receives CLC Alumni Association Scholarship
7/20/2011
WIU Becomes 19th Member
5/5/2011
Western Illinois University (WIU) became the nineteenth member of the University Center of Lake County in action taken by the Executive Committee of the Center’s Governing Board on April 27, 2011. WIU will offer doctoral and education specialist programs in educational leadership.
Administrative Professionals Luncheon on April 27th
Dr. Judith Wright will be the keynote speaker at a luncheon co-hosted by University Center and the Greater Lakes Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals on April 27th. In addition to the buffet and the keynote speech, the event will include a panel of local experts and a table-top exposition by a variety of local vendors.
Recent Articles about University Center
University Center of Lake County copes with a 66% funding cut
August 21, 2011
The impact of a big State budget cut is highlighted in this article from the Daily Herald.
Despite challenges, University Center keeps growing
4/24/11
UC’s growth--despite a big State budget cut--is highlighted in this article from the Daily Herald.