Northwestern is one of the nation’s premier research universities, combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and diverse environment. Northwestern provides both students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in beautiful settings, with two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, minutes north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in downtown Chicago. A third campus in Doha, Qatar was founded in 2008. For more information visit http://www.northwestern.edu
With a remarkable academic program, extracurricular opportunities and outstanding facilities, Illinois College represents one of the best values in higher education today. For over 180 years, Illinois College has prepared young men and women for lives of leadership and service.
Under the leadership of President Barbara A. Farley, Illinois College is building an international reputation for inspiring achievement and empowering students to make a difference in the world. Our abiding commitment is to provide students with a high-quality liberal arts education that prepares them exceptionally well for the complex world they will face after graduation. In short, Illinois College students Graduate READY for personal and professional success.
The District, in collaboration with families and community, shall develop in all students the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes to empower them to be responsible life-long learners and citizens in an ever-changing world. This will be accomplished in a climate that promotes high expectations, strives to meet individual needs, and values diversity.