The University of Illinois system kicked off a three-day outreach tour Tuesday at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, with top officials meeting students to promote the university and address any concerns.
The University of Illinois system kicked off a three-day outreach tour Tuesday at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School, with top officials meeting students to promote the university and address concerns of potential students."We take great pride in offering an amazing education at an affordable price," University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones said, as he led a delegation that included leaders from all three campuses.
This is the fourth year of the university’s outreach tour, which stops at high schools and businesses throughout Illinois. The goal is to connect with students, educators, and potential partners while addressing concerns about the perceived cost of attending the university.University of Illinois President Timothy L. Killeen emphasized that the university has taken steps to keep education affordable."We’ve kept our costs down in a draconian fashion the last few years," Killeen said.
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