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Knowledge as Crime Prevention: Chicago street rivals become graduates and mentors through College Unbound program
In some Chicago communities, fewer than one in ten people graduate from college. Now, a program is helping local leaders

A Constitution Day Message from Provost Sylvia Spears
CU Provost Sylvia Spears reflects on the U.S. Constitution for September 17, Constitution Day. The United States Constitution was signed

Relationships as Resistance by Sylvia Spears and Deborah Kronenberg
Sylvia C. Spears and Deborah Kronenberg offer practical ideas and inspiration for deepening relationships with students and colleagues as a

Collegial Conversations: A Student-Driven Curriculum for Adult Learners
A Q&A reflecting on the importance of a learning experience that evolves to meet the student needs. Adam Bush is

Board Chair Dr Wendell Pritchett speaks with Dr James Peterson on Evening WURDs.
Dr. Wendell Pritchett is a Professor of Law and Education at the University of Pennsylvania, author, past University of Pennsylvania

CU Featured in Philadelphia inquirer
Millions of adults have some college but no degree. This Philly-area group wants to change that. “I call it reparations