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Â鶹´«Ã½ Sets New Enrollment Record for Fall 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ has achieved a historic milestone, setting a new enrollment record for the fall 2024 semester. With over 6,900 registered students, the university surpassed its previous enrollment high of 6,679 in the fall of 2015. Factoring in the students from St. Augustine College , acquired by Lewis in December 2023, the total number of students enrolled now exceeds 7,700. "Students and families are increasingly recognizing the academic excellence and tremendous return on investment that a Lewis education provides," said Dr. David J. Livingston, President of Â鶹´«Ã½. "As a modern, enterprising university, Lewis is defined by its dynamic approach to education, strategic growth initiatives, and unwavering commitment to our mission and values." This record-setting performance is a testament to Â鶹´«Ã½'s forward-looking approach to higher education. Despite challenges faced across the higher education landscape, Lewis continues to distinguish itself through its strong enrollment and innovative programs. Notably, the university will launch a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program in January 2025, further solidifying its leadership in healthcare education. "We now offer academic programs ranging from GED through doctoral levels to meet students where they are and provide educational opportunities that will transform their lives," Dr. Livingston emphasized. "The future for our students is very bright." The final census date enrollment data will be confirmed at the end of September.
Alum Issac Jean Paul Competing in the Para Olympics in Paris
Lewis men's track and field alumus Issac Jean Paul is competing at the Para Olympics in Paris from August 28-September 8 for Team USA. Paul competed at Lewis from 2014-2016 and won the national championship in the high jump during his senior season in 2015. For more information on Paul visit: https://teamusa.com/profiles/isaac-jean-paul-993421
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Mathematics Summer News Wrap Up
The summer weeks added many activities and honors for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Mathematics faculty and students. Amanda Harsy, Michael Smith, and Chris Wielgos publish book chapters in ' Teaching Mathematics Through Cross-Curricular Projects' Mathematics professors Dr. Amanda Harsy and Michael Smith,
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Former Oak Point Students Honored in Recognition Ceremony
Â鶹´«Ã½ held a Recognition Ceremony on August 15 in Oak Brook, honoring about 40 the College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates in the nursing bachelor's program as well as the radiography bachelor's program . These students, who formerly attended Oak Point University , completed their
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'Motherwell, Melanesia, & Monsters' on Exhibit Until Sept 20
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery at Â鶹´«Ã½ is presenting "Motherwell, Melanesia, & Monsters: From the Private Collection of Mike Sobczyk," an eclectic and captivating exhibit showcasing works collected over several decades. The exhibit will be on view through September 20, with a
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White and Muench Prepare for Fall of Poetry
Professor E merita Dr. Jackie K. White and Dr. Simone Muench, p rofessor of English and d irector of Creative & Professional Writing, have a busy fall ahead . At 10:00 a.m. o n September 8 at the 39th Annual Printer's Row Lit Fest in Chicago , the poetic duo will be presenting their work. At 4 p.m.
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Students Share Summer Travel Tips from Italy Adventure
Â鶹´«Ã½ students had an opportunity this summer to explore new destinations, and now they’re sharing their experiences and tips to help others make the most of their travels. In a recent blog post, " Travel Study Students Offer Summer Travel Tips " by Dr. Dennis Cremin, the Women’s Softball
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Philippian Joins Editorial Board
Dr. Mardy Philippian, Ph.D., Professor of English Studies and Director of the Language and Literature concentration, has been invited to join the editorial board of the " Edinburgh Critical Studies in Early Modern Literature and Disability " series. Published by the University of Edinburgh, this series
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Kavouras Reflects on Trip to Colombian Cacao Farms
Dr. Jerry Kavouras, chair and biology professor at Â鶹´«Ã½, recently shared his experiences from a transformative trip to Yopal, Colombia, in a blog post titled " From Classroom to Cacao Farm: A Transformative Journey ." The May 2024 trip brought together students and faculty from Â鶹´«Ã½,
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IWE Celebrates Pre-Apprenticeship Program Completion
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Illinois Workforce Education program hosted a graduation celebration for its General Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program on August 24 on its Romeoville campus. Sponsored and funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Illinois Works , this
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Mishra Featured in Online Media Discussions
Over the summer, Dr. Pramod K. Mishra, professor of English Studies at Â鶹´«Ã½ , shared his expertise in two scholarly discussions, available on YouTube. In "Exploring Colonialism in Literature," Dr. Mishra examined postcolonial literature and its role in challenging traditional narratives.
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Mustafa Presents to International Gothic Association
Dr. Jamil Mustafa, professor of English Studies , presented a paper on July 30 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the 17th Biennial Conference of the International Gothic Association, Trans/Iterations . “Queer Spectres of the British Raj” focuses on how Anglo-Indian ghost stories of the Victorian period depict
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Cremin to Present on 'Eisenhower Era' in Lake Forest on 9/12
Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, chair and professor of the History Department at Â鶹´«Ã½ , will be a featured speaker at the History Center of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff. He will join History Center Executive Director Carol Summerfield in a discussion about the "Modern in the Midcentury" exhibit at 7 p.m.
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Friend’s USA Teams to Play in World University Championship
USA Volleyball will be sending six teams to the 2024 Beach World University Championship. Three of which are men's teams led by Lewis Men's Volleyball Head Coach Dan Friend . "I'm excited, honored, and blessed to wear the USA hat again," Friend said. "It's a great group of young athletes who have the
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Update on Community Alert: Domestic Battery Incident 09/01
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Department was notified of the arrest of the suspect in the domestic battery case , which occurred on September 1 in a residence hall on the Â鶹´«Ã½ Romeoville c ampus. The Romeoville Police Department arrested a n 18-year-old male from Bolingbrook, I ll., not
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Community Alert: Domestic Battery Incident 09/01/24
This afternoon, 09/01/2024, a resident student reported to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Department that she was the victim of a domestic battery at the hands of male suspect not affiliated with Lewis, with whom she had a previous relationship. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 pm in a residence
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