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Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Illinois Tech Launches Groundbreaking Online Degrees in Partnership with Risepoint to Expand Access to Career-Ready Education
New online graduate and undergraduate degrees build on Illinois Tech's legacy of innovation and flexibility, offering mission-driven learners nationwide a powerful path to opportunity CHICAGO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), Chicago's only tech-focused university, is expanding its mission to empower learners everywhere through the launch of eight new online graduate programs designed to deliver world-class education in flexible, career-aligned formats. Enrolling now for fall 2025, the programs will be offered in partnership with the education technology company Risepoint. Rooted in Illinois Tech's more than 25-year history of pioneering digital learning, the new programs reflect the university's commitment to increasing access to high-quality education and preparing students for the challenges of today's rapidly evolving workforce. The fully online degrees combine academic rigor with real-world relevance, offering practical, problem-solving curricula and hands-on experiences in fields that are in high demand. These programs are designed to meet urgent needs across sectors: from equipping financial professionals with Python-powered analytics training, to preparing public service leaders to drive measurable community impact, to advancing national health and safety through specialized training in radiation protection. All are structured to support working professionals seeking to advance their careers with flexible, high-impact learning. The first of the new online offerings launched include: 'These programs represent a bold expansion of our mission: to provide human-centered, innovation-driven education to all who seek to make an impact,' said Mallik Sundharam, Illinois Tech Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. 'By designing online undergraduate and graduate programs that are accessible, flexible, and deeply connected to industry needs, we're opening new doors of opportunity for students nationwide—especially for working professionals and underserved learners.' The programs are designed to accommodate students balancing work, family, and community commitments, without compromising the excellence and experiential focus that defines an Illinois Tech education. Each program integrates Illinois Tech's nationally recognized Elevate program, which guarantees every student access to hands-on learning and career-readiness experiences—including internships, research, and mentorship. 'At Illinois Tech, we're not just offering classes online—we're delivering the full power of a purpose-driven education that transforms lives,' said Sundharam. 'This initiative is about meeting learners where they are, while staying grounded in our core values of access, excellence, and innovation.' 'As part of this mission, the digital transformation of our most valuable assets, our academic content and credentials stands at the heart of our strategy. This forward-looking approach allows us to overcome geographic limitations and extend the Illinois Tech experience to learners nationwide and around the world. It lays the foundation for our broader vision: a flexible, stackable, scalable, and inclusive education ecosystem that evolves with the needs of today's learners and those of the future.' Illinois Tech has long been at the forefront of online and hybrid learning. As early as the 1990s, the university was delivering engineering and science instruction remotely to working professionals in the U.S. and India via broadcast technology, a global distance-learning innovation that predated the mainstream rise of online education by decades. Today's expansion builds on that legacy and leverages Illinois Tech's expertise in workforce-relevant fields and student-first design. Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Risepoint, praised Illinois Tech's leadership: 'Illinois Tech continues to distinguish itself as a bold, solutions-oriented institution. These new online programs are a powerful example of what it looks like to fuse academic innovation with real-world relevance. By prioritizing flexibility, career alignment, and access, Illinois Tech is not only meeting the needs of modern learners, it is shaping the future of graduate education. We're honored to support this groundbreaking work.' Illinois Tech's launch of new online degrees follows a sustained period of momentum and national recognition. The university was recently named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education—the highest possible designation for access and post-graduation earnings. It ranks #1 in Illinois for Best Salaries of Graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025) and leads the state in economic mobility. To learn more about Illinois Tech's online graduate programs or to apply, visit Applications are open now. Illinois Institute of Technology Based in the global metropolis of Chicago, Illinois Tech was born to liberate the power of collective difference to advance technology and innovation for all. It is the only tech-focused university in the city, and it stands at the crossroads of exploration and invention, advancing the future of Chicago and the world. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, computing, architecture, business, design, science and human sciences, and law. Illinois Tech students are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences, personalized mentorship, and job readiness through the university's one-of-a-kind Elevate program. Its graduates lead the state and much of the nation in economic prosperity. Its faculty and alumni built the Chicago skyline. And every day in the city's living lab, Illinois Tech fuels breakthroughs that change lives. Visit Risepoint Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Risepoint
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Illinois Tech's Mumbai campus aims for 300-student inaugural batch in 2026
US-based Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is beginning preparations for opening its Mumbai campus in fall next year with an initial intake of around 300 students, Raj Echambadi, president, Illinois Tech, told Business Standard in a video interview. 'The institute is expecting to begin site exploration, and recruitment of faculty and staff in the next two-to-three months, so that active recruitment of students can start for an intake in the next fall,' Echambadi added. Likening its upcoming Mumbai campus to a node in Illinois Tech's overall network, he said that many American students will get opportunities to study in India for a semester or a year, whereas many Indian students can go to the Chicago campus in exchange programmes. Key challenges for the institute could be the US administration's recent rules mandating social media vetting for student visa appointments, and President Donald Trump's recent run-ins with educational institutions. Calling it a short-term speed bump, Echambadi said there are not going to be many impediments, even for Indian students who come and study in the Chicago campus. Almost 20 per cent of the students in Illinois Tech's undergraduate (UG) and graduate programs are foreign students, of which close to 5-8 per cent are from India. 'There is anxiety among students and parents due to word of mouth. While I think there is going to be a very short-term dip in terms of student interest, there is no certainty that it is going to have a major impact in the long term,' he added. While at the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Addressing concerns over fees, the institute said that while its tuition rates are still being finalised, they are looking at a cost range that would be very reasonable for the Indian market. 'Comparing it to the US cost, you are talking about one-third or a little over one-third of the cost that the students would pay at our India campus,' he said. Estimated tuition rates for an UG student at Illinois Tech is $51,648, according to the institution's website. Other additions such as housing, food, books, and transportation can inflate that bill to an estimated range of $64,894-77,624, depending on whether the student is living on or off campus. Echambadi added that the institute is working with its alumni network, and government scholarships to make affordability one of the key factors. 'Owing to the size of our Indian alumni, and because of the CSR (corporate social responsibility) rules in India, we are committed to fundraising in India in order to ensure that no qualified student in the country is ever turned away because of lack of access to resources,' he said. Illinois Tech's entry into India comes two years after the University Grants Commission (UGC) released rules facilitating the entry of foreign higher education institutions (HEIs) into the country as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 reforms. Under these regulations, foreign institutions seeking to establish campuses in India must rank within the top 500 globally — either overall or in specific subject areas — and demonstrate outstanding expertise in their fields, subject to UGC approval. While around 10-12 foreign HEIs, mostly British and Australian, have got letters of intent (LoIs) from the Union education ministry, Illinois Tech is currently the only American university to announce a campus in India. Speaking on the traction within US HEIs, Echambadi said that there is a lot of interest from American universities to come to India. 'We have had many calls from American universities asking us about the process we followed,' he added.
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Illinois Tech's Mumbai campus opening aims for 300-student inaugural batch
India campus tuition fee may be a third of US campus fee premium Sanket Koul Shreya Nandi New Delhi Listen to This Article US-based Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is beginning preparations for opening its Mumbai campus in fall next year with an initial intake of around 300 students, Raj Echambadi, president, Illinois Tech, told Business Standard in a video interview. 'The institute is expecting to begin site exploration, and recruitment of faculty and staff in the next two-to-three months, so that active recruitment of students can start for an intake in the next fall,' Echambadi added. Likening its upcoming Mumbai campus to a node in Illinois Tech's overall network, he said that many American students will get opportunities to study in
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Five foreign universities get letter of intent to set up branch campuses in Mumbai
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday handed over Letter of Intent (LoI) to five foreign universities to set up their branch campuses in Mumbai. The five universities are -- Chicago's Illinois Tech, Scotland's University of Aberdeen, UK's University of York, University of Western Australia and Italy's IED Instituto Europeo di Design. "The historic city of Mumbai - is a city of dreams and resilience. It is also known for its intellect and spirit of enterprise. Mumbai EduCity being envisioned at Navi Mumbai will poise Mumbai to lead in the education sector and also situate it amongst global knowledge capitals. "Mumbai EduCity is a bold statement towards shaping a global, future-ready education ecosystem and facilitating two-way movement of ideas, talent and trust in line with the ethos of NEP 2020," Pradhan said. "A massive stride towards internationalisation of India's education, it reflects our journey from 'resolution to realisation' towards empowering youth with world-class education," he added. The education minister said that Mumbai EduCity is an attempt to "honour our civilisational spirit and reclaim our legacy" as a global seat of learning, innovation and wisdom. "We are not just inviting foreign universities, we are co-creating ecosystems for driving innovation, entrepreneurship and research. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo I call upon the world to establish new models of global co-creation and for shaping future of education," he said. In 2023, the University Grants Commission had announced setting up and operation of campuses under the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India Regulations. While the UK's Southampton University is in the process of setting up its campus in India this year, two Australian universities - Deakin and Wollongong - already have campuses in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The Queen's University Belfast and the Coventry University have also received approval for setting up campuses in the GIFT City.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Common tinned food linked to lower inflammation and cholesterol
Having high cholesterol puts you at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. Eating more of a tinned food could help lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation in the body. A new study found that people who ate chickpeas every day saw a number of impressive health benefits in just weeks. Eating black beans was also shown to reduce inflammation, with just a cup-sized serving consumed daily shown to be enough. As part of the research, which has been published in Current Developments in Nutrition, a team from Illinois Tech in the US enrolled 72 participants with prediabetes. Prediabetes occurs when someone has blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. This affects more than five million people in the UK. During the trial, the participants ate either a cup of chickpeas, black beans or white rice every day for 12 weeks. By the end of the trial, the cholesterol levels of people on the chickpea diet dropped from about 200 to 186 milligrams per deciliter - moving them from unhealthy to normal levels. Those in both the chickpea group and the black bean group also showed reduced signs of inflammation in the blood. Study author and nutritionist Indika Edirisinghe commented: 'Just adding one cup of beans a day can make some big differences.' However, it has been noted that due to the limited size and length of the study, more research into the impact of chickpeas on cholesterol is needed. The study authors wrote: 'Consumption of either chickpeas or black beans improved markers of inflammation in people with pre-diabetes. 'Chickpeas also modulates cholesterol, mostly favouring total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ['bad' cholesterol] reduction. These results may be useful for providing dietary guidance to address individual needs. Duration of intake should be considered when interpreting results.' Researchers also pointed out that chickpeas are an accessible and affordable dietary option. Morganne Smith, also a nutritionist at Illinois Tech, added: 'They're very common, they're affordable and they're accessible.' What makes chickpeas so healthy? Chickpeas are rich in soluble fibre, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In reference to this study Maddie Gallivan, a registered dietitian who was not involved in the recent study, told Medical News Today: 'The soluble fibre in these legumes helps to lower cholesterol by reducing how much is absorbed into the bloodstream.' This is because soluble fibre binds to cholesterol in the gut, carrying it through the intestines and out of the body in faeces. It can also help you feel fuller for longer. Maddie continued: 'Beans and chickpeas are excellent examples of plant-based protein sources that are also packed with fibre. They also help you keep fuller for longer.' Chickpeas are also great for gut health. 'When eaten as part of a diverse, plant-rich diet, beans and chickpeas can support a healthy gut microbiome', she said. 'A variety of fibres from whole plant foods - like vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, pulses, legumes, nuts, and seeds - will feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut, encouraging them to flourish and support overall health.' At the time of reporting, you could buy a tin of chickpeas from Tesco for 49p. To lower your cholesterol levels, the NHS recommends: Eating a healthy, balanced diet Reducing your intake of saturated fats Exercising for at least 150 minutes a week Quitting smoking Reducing your alcohol intake. If you are concerned about your cholesterol levels, you should speak to your doctor.
