US News & World Report just released their annual list of top universities in the USA and several schools in Illinois and Missouri made the list this year.
As a parent, I'd rank this among my greatest fears. Having a child go off to college only to become a victim of a violent crime is a terrible reality for many and it's terrifying to know that 3 of the top 10 most dangerous college campuses also happen to be next door neighbors to Wisconsin.
I never did fully complete my college education and I live in Missouri which makes sense when you see a brand new study that shows the Show Me State is suddenly hemorrhaging residents with college degrees.
Never give up the dream. A 90-year-old Illinois great grandma is living that truth as she just got her college degree after putting it on hold 70 years ago.
Thanks to the generosity of rock's biggest band, these Missouri metalworkers have jobs. It's a direct result of a scholarship program made possible by Metallica.
When it comes to states that are the best of the best for students to consider when going to college, Missouri ranks at the top of the class according to one website.
While Governor Pritzker and his administration are saying "Hey! Get yourself vaccinated against COVID-19 and you could win a pile of money in a vax lottery," The University of Illinois is saying "You want to be a student here? Get vaccinated."