Public higher education changes lives — but behind every degree is a story of sacrifice, resilience, and opportunity. Across Illinois, students, university leaders, and legislators are coming together to share what’s at stake when higher education becomes harder to access — and what becomes possible when we invest in students, families, and our future. This is more than a conversation about college. It’s a conversation about the future of Illinois. 🎥 Investing in Public Higher Education is a Public Good. Step inside the stories driving the fight for equitable higher education funding, and click the link urging lawmakers to pass SB13/HB1581 tinyurl.com/4pshmn93. #HigherEducation #Illinois #PublicGood #CollegeAccess #HigherEd #EducationMatters

MAP funding and state appropriations expand college access and affordability and Illinois students need both to actualize their postsecondary goals. @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems, we need to invest in both. #MAPMatters #TransformILHigherEd

Illinois' current approach for funding its public 4-years isn't working. @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems, you have a chance to change that. #TransformILHigherEd

Thrilled for the next session of @TransformILHE’s "The Time Is Now: Equitably Funding Our Public Universities" Listening Series! Today, we’re at @NEIU with funding experts, higher ed leaders & others discussing the need for and the potential impact of #SB3965 on #Illinois students and public 4-years. Learn more: bit.ly/3YALOSx

Thrilled to have joined with partners of the @TransformILHE for the @NIULive session of the "The Time Is Now: Equitably Funding Our Public Universities" Listening Series last week! Thank you to the panelists—NIU President Dr. Lisa Freeman, NIU faculty member Dr. Simón Weffer, Rep. Barbara Hernandez, NIU junior Jatavion Young, and Cherita Ellens of @WomenEmployed, who served as moderator—and the community for their participation as we continue exploring the potential of #SB3965 to transform #highered funding in Illinois. Learn more about upcoming sessions: bit.ly/4f1T67P

#Happeningnow! We’re pleased to join with partners of the Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding (@TransformILHE) for the next session of the "The Time Is Now: Equitably Funding Our Public Universities" Listening Series. Funding experts, higher ed leaders, and more are here at @NIUlive learning about and discussing what #SB3965 could mean for our state! Learn more: bit.ly/3YALOSx

Join us at @NIUlive on 10/24 at 2:00 PM to learn about #SB3965, a bill designed to equitably fund IL public universities and support student needs. Space is limited, so sign up today to be part of an engaging conversation with a group of passionate #highereducation advocates! Register now: bit.ly/47LESoA

This week, we were thrilled to join with other members of the Coalition for Transforming Higher Education Funding (@TransformILHE) at @Governors_State for a presentation and discussion on #SB3965 – a historic bill that, if passed and funded, has the power to see thousands more Illinois students earn a college degree from our public universities! Stay tuned for more dates and locations! #TransformILhighered #highered

ICYMI: In a recent @Suntimes op-ed, @LLCoolK_4 and @StateRepAmmons dove into SB3965, the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula for Public Universities bill that has the power to transform college access for #IL students and their futures. bit.ly/3yZfr62

We agree with @LLCoolK_4 and @StateRepAmmons! The filing of SB3965 is a step forward not just for our students but for #Illinois as well. This is a historic opportunity to invest in the next generation. bit.ly/4dBmst2 #TransformILHE

ICYMI: Last week was a monumental week for IL #highered! @LLCoolK_4 and @StateRepAmmons filed SB3965, discussing with press and others the new bill aimed at advancing a student-centered funding approach for Illinois' public universities. @TransformILHE followed the big announcement with a special roundtable conversation for community, civil rights, business, and university leaders to learn and discuss the proposal. Read our FULL STATEMENT on #SB3965 today! bit.ly/3LRxDRP #TransformILHE #twill #highered