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U.S. News Ranks Lewis Criminal Justice Master’s in Top 25
Â鶹´«Ã½ is ranked No. 24 (tie) among the 2025 Best Master's in Criminal Justice Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated schools offering a master's degree in criminal justice based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies. Â鶹´«Ã½’s Master of Criminal Justice program moved up 13 spots in the rankings this year to tie at No. 24 of the Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs. The program offers either a criminal justice or security studies track 100 percent online as well as in-person. The U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions. U.S. News & World Report provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.
Lewis Athletics Announces 2025 Academy of Coaches Inductees
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Athletic Department is excited to announce the 2025 Â鶹´«Ã½ Academy of Coaches inductees. In honor of celebrating 50 Years of Â鶹´«Ã½ women's sports, all seven of our inductees are extremely accomplished female coaches. Lisa Carlsen , Wendy
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'Built From the Fire' – A Conversation with Victor Luckerson
Â鶹´«Ã½ is proud to present its Black History Month featured event, “Built From the Fire: A Conversation with Victor Luckerson,” on February 12 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM in the University Dining Room at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Romeoville campus. This event is free and open to the public, offering an
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HRSA Grant Helps Over 100 Â鶹´«Ã½ Graduate Students
Â鶹´«Ã½ is in its final year of U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding to address health care disparities in African-American, Latino, and low-income communities. Since the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) grant was awarded in 2021, Â鶹´«Ã½
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US News Ranks Lewis Online Graduate Programs on Top
The recently released U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Graduate programs in the nation included five Â鶹´«Ã½ master’s degree programs. Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding
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Project Management Club Presents to PMI Chicagoland
On January 8, Gnanesh Gongalla, president of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Project Management Club, presented to the PMI Chicagoland Monthly Meeting at Â鶹´«Ã½ in Oakbrook. The presentation highlighted the club’s activities and operations to an audience of 50-60 active Project Management practitioners
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Flyers Break School Record at the Hoosier Horsepower Classic
The Â鶹´«Ã½ women's and men's track teams competed at the Hoosier Horsepower Classic on Friday (Jan. 17) and Saturday (Jan. 18), hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lewis had five athletes earn NCAA provisional qualifying marks during today's meet, along with Adrien
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Russia’s 21st Century National Security Strategies on 3/26
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the strategies that shape major global players' defense and foreign policies is crucial. Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of World Languages is hosting a March 26 talk to delve into Russia's national security strategies in the 21st century. With global dynamics
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JLPSS & Illinois Holocaust Museum Offer Free Training
Law enforcement professionals will have the opportunity to better equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to address issues of bias, hate, and abuse of authority. Â鶹´«Ã½ Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies program is co-hosting with Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center a Brill
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