Lewis University Alumni Survey
I wanted to share some of the feedback from our annual survey of Lewis alumni. 87% of our alumni indicated they are very satisfied or satisfied with their Lewis education. 89% agreed that their Lewis…
Author Archives: Raymond Kennelly
The Lagging Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health
As we approach the end of one of the most challenging academic years on record, it is only natural to look ahead to the coming fall with renewed optimism for a return to “normal.” A…
Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
Research conducted between 2013 and 2016 shows that the number of college students enrolled in foreign-language courses at US colleges dropped by over 9%. Still, the demand for bilingual employees has doubled over the years. A…
Top Skills Employers Look For 2021
Zety.com just released their report of the Top Skills Employers Look For 2021. What is interesting, the strongest skills reported on are often referred to as “soft skills.” According to Zety, 61% of employers rate soft…
Nursing Pass Rates Released for all Illinois Colleges
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has released the results of the 2020 NCLEX licensure examination for nursing students. This is the exam required upon completion of a degree in order to become…
A Look Back at Black Leaders in the Criminal Justice Profession
Lewis University has long been a leader in educating students who want to enter the Criminal Justice profession. We currently have the largest enrollment in Criminal Justice programs among all private universities in Illinois. Over…
Fall 2020 Enrollment Snapshot for Illinois
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) publishes a Fall Enrollment 2020-21 each year summarizing headcount at all institutions in Illinois. This year’s release paints a fairly sobering picture of the impact the pandemic and other demographic…
College Scorecard Expands Salary Information by Major
An update to the Department of Education’s College Scorecard has been released which now includes breakdowns of median salary levels of graduates by major. The Department of Education said they hope this information will help students and…
Top Ten Emerging Technologies
The November issue of Scientific American had an interesting article on the Top Ten Emerging Technologies of 2020. Their analysis is based on research and development activity occurring around the country in labs and industry. What…
What will a Biden/Harris administration mean for Higher Education?
I think it is safe to start thinking ahead to what a Biden/Harris administration will mean for higher education. A review of their campaign platform for higher education outlines a number of objectives, including: Loan forgiveness PELL…