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Follow on Google News | NEIU Protests Gov. Rauner's Attacks on Public UniversitiesUniversity Funding and Student MAP Grants Withheld by the State of Illinois
By: NEIU Chapter, University Professionals of Illinois Because of the ongoing budgetary standoff in Illinois, Governor Rauner has refused to fund state universities and Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, which help support the education of 130,000+ Illinois students. Postcards protesting this attack on higher education will be provided to Winterfest participants, and the University Professionals of Illinois, Local 4100, will deliver these postcards directly to state officials and to Gov. Rauner. Winterfest will also celebrate the importance of state-funded universities; Free and open to the public, all are invited, including the press, state officials, students attending state universities, and interested members of the public. End
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