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Lewis Earns High Praise in Best Graduate School Rankings
Once again, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· has earned multiple listings in the 2026 Best Graduate School Rankings by U.S. News and World Report . Six Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· graduate programs are recognized on the 2026 lists, including: ·          Best Education Schools ·          Best Nursing Schools: Master's ·           [MORE] 

Lewis Students Earn Awards at National Math Conference
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· students Luke and Zach Pekol brought home the 2026 Pi Mu Epsilon Student Speaker Award for their exceptional presentations at the largest gathering of mathematicians in the world. The Pekol brothers were among four Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· undergraduate students who recently presented research  [MORE] 

Lewis Investment Club Excels at National Conference
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· Student Managed Investment Fund team earned fourth-place honors in two competitions at the 2026 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium Conference, held April 10–11 in Miami, Florida. The team distinguished itself as a top overall performer across both competitions, achieving  [MORE] 

President’s Art Exhibition is on Display Until April 24
Artwork from 36 student and alumni artists is now on display in the 18th Annual President’s Art Exhibition at the Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery . Open daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. thru April 24, this free exhibition is hosted by the Department of Art and Design and sponsored by Dr. David Livingston,  [MORE] 

USF Students Have a Guaranteed Path to Lewis MSOT Now
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· and the University of St. Francis have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding creating a streamlined, guaranteed pathway for qualified USF students to enter the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· . Under the agreement, up to five qualified  [MORE] 

Students Explore Border Communities and Immigration Policy
A group of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· students and faculty traveled to the Arizona-Mexico border March 16-22 to examine immigration policy and border issues from a sociological perspective. During a six-day immersion trip led by Dr. Joanna Maravilla, assistant professor in the Department of Education , and Dr.  [MORE] 

Professor Ian Gladding Named Fulbright Specialist
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ·’s Dr. Ian Gladding has been appointed to the Fulbright Specialist Program . This notable honor comes from the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s international educational exchange initiative that matches U.S. academics with institutions abroad for short-term collaborative projects.  [MORE] 

Innovation Hub to Showcase Student Entrepreneurs
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ·’s Innovation Hub will host the Br. Joel Damian Business Pitch Competition on April 22, bringing together student entrepreneurs, alumni, and regional business leaders for a flagship event celebrating innovation, leadership, and venture creation. The competition will feature seven student-led  [MORE] 

Nyhoff Offers Credit Card Expertise on WalletHub.com
Assistant Professor of Finance at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· John Nyhoff was recently featured in WalletHub.com article titled, “ Best Credit Cards for Fair Credit .” Among other expert opinions, Nyhoff shared his industry expertise in selecting a fair-credit credit card, providing readers with ample knowledge  [MORE] 

Local Impact of Aviation Industry Presented in Romeoville
The history behind the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· Airport and the role aviation has played in the Romeoville community was recently presented at the White Oak Library District’s Romeoville branch. Drs. Ryan Phillips, Chair of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· Aviation Department , and Kurt Schackmuth, coauthor of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ·  [MORE] 

Students Take Center Stage in PLT's 'Sister Act'
The Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· invites audiences to experience the high-energy musical comedy “Sister Act,” running April 24–26 and April 30–May 3. Featuring a cast led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· students and alumni, the production celebrates the creativity, talent, and dedication of Lewis  [MORE] 

High Schoolers Can Get College Credit this Summer at Lewis
The Early College Summer Program is offering college-credit classes for high school students learning Arabic, Chinese, or Russian through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· Department of World Languages . Students will take courses on the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­³öÆ· Romeoville campus and experience college-level instruction  [MORE]