The Latest Breaking News from Chicago State University

Chicago State’s warning of ‘significant financial strain’ during faculty strike proves no strain on big bonus for CSU president

In a recording posted last week, Chicago State Board of Trustees Chair Andrea Zopp can be heard justifying the $50,000 bonus to Zaldwaynaka Scott in part to the CSU president’s handling of the faculty strike earlier this year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Scientists test South Side air, rain to find ways to tackle climate-related problems

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory say they want to help understand perennial flooding as well as climate-related bad air quality and extreme heat.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Chicago State University’s president is on a mission to get more Black Chicagoans college degrees

The university has faced limited state funding and enrollment drops — and in the spring, a strike by faculty over working conditions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023

Chicago State University faculty strike after months of unsuccessful negotiations: ‘Where there is people there is power’

CHICAGO — The Chicago State University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stood on the picket lines Monday after almost a year of negotiating for better wages. More than 70 union members held green and white signs with the words “on strike for a fair contract” at 95th Street…

Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023

Mayor’s race reaches final moments, Chicago State University faculty go on strike and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

Chicago State University faculty walk out on strike

University administrators said all support services and most, if not all, classes would continue during the strike.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

Chicago State University faculty to strike Monday over compensation, workload

Data from the Illinois Board of Higher Education show Chicago State faculty to be amongst the lowest-paid public university professors in the state.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2023

Chicago State University faculty inch closer to a strike

Professors at the state’s only majority-Black public university are some of Illinois’ lowest paid.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

Paul Vallas: From playing with ‘imaginary friends’ to tackling ‘big, nearly impossible tasks’

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates toward big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

Chicago State University announces committee to explore adding football program

If the recommendation is approved, a Division 1 football and other programs could start at Chicago State University as soon as fall of 2025, the school said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023