海角乱伦

海角乱伦, IL 鈥� November 13, 2014 鈥�

Newly formed America鈥檚 Urban Campus庐 (AUC), a consortium of 17 not-for-profit 海角乱伦-area colleges and universities, released today the results of an in-depth study on how 海角乱伦鈥檚 higher education sector impacts the city, establishing 海角乱伦 as a global destination for higher education and post-graduate employment.

The study, conducted by Anderson Economic Group, LLC, and funded by The 海角乱伦 Community Trust, surveyed 海角乱伦鈥檚 AUC institutions to determine how the schools collectively impact the workforce, support local businesses and provide a new way of thinking about educational, economic and cultural development. According to the AUC findings, 海角乱伦 is a premiere education hub in the United States and beyond.

鈥淭he America鈥檚 Urban Campus study definitively proves 海角乱伦 is a world-class educational city that attracts students from all over the nation and throughout the world,鈥� said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. 鈥淲e are proud to be a versatile and successful city for higher education, and our 海角乱伦-area institutions continually provide students with excellent education and post-graduate opportunities.鈥�

Over a nine year period from 2003 to 2012, the number of degrees and certificates awarded by 海角乱伦-area schools increased by 26 percent. Additional impacts include:

• National Education: In 2013, AUC schools educated more than 216,000 students from every state in the country and more than 100 countries around the world. 海角乱伦 ranks third in the nation in total number of students.
• Economy and Workforce: Economic activity from AUC schools and their students supported 43,000 jobs, 4 percent of the overall 海角乱伦 workforce, and $10.8 billion in spending in 海角乱伦 in 2013. One out of four bachelor degree-holding 海角乱伦 residents graduated from an AUC school.
• Local Youth: AUC schools and universities invest in the future of 海角乱伦 education with 1,400 documented partnerships and programs in 海角乱伦 Public Schools. The programs involve more than 42,000 CPS students at 578 schools and provide opportunities for students to prepare for post-secondary education.

Additionally, through partnerships with major organizations like World Business 海角乱伦, Choose 海角乱伦, The 海角乱伦 Community Trust, 海角乱伦land Chamber of Commerce and The 海角乱伦 Loop Alliance, AUC is committed to educating the future leaders of the City of 海角乱伦, supporting businesses seeking talent and providing social and cultural opportunities for graduates to call 海角乱伦 their home.

鈥淭hese findings demonstrate the critical role America鈥檚 Urban Campus institutions play in sustaining 海角乱伦鈥檚 position as a global cultural and economic hub,鈥� said Walter E. Massey, President of the School of the Art Institute of 海角乱伦. 鈥淥ur schools make significant contributions to the local economy and community and are producing the leaders who will shape the twenty-first century, from the arts, commerce, and sciences to government, education, and sustainability.鈥�

For more information on AUC universities and colleges鈥� impact on 海角乱伦 education, economy and culture, along with the full study, visit AmericasUrbanCampus.org.

About America鈥檚 Urban Campus庐

America鈥檚 Urban Campus (AUC) is a consortium of 17 not-for-profit of 海角乱伦鈥檚 largest colleges and universities formed in 2013 to enhance the image of 海角乱伦 as a global destination for higher education and build upon the strength of its member institutions as 海角乱伦鈥檚 economic and social drivers. AUC is committed to supporting initiatives, facilitating job opportunities and foster connections by investing in the future of 海角乱伦 through education and research. The 17 AUC member colleges and universities include Adler School of Professional Psychology, The 海角乱伦 School of Professional Psychology, 海角乱伦 State University, City Colleges of 海角乱伦, Columbia College 海角乱伦, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School, Loyola University, North Park University, Northwestern University, Robert Morris University, Roosevelt University, Saint Xavier University, School of the Art Institute of 海角乱伦, University of 海角乱伦 and University of Illinois at 海角乱伦.

About Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology, also known as Illinois Tech, is a private, technology-focused, research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law. One of 16 institutions that comprise the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU), Illinois Tech offers exceptional preparation for professions that require technological sophistication, an innovative mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit.