ACI

We are 25 member colleges and universities in Illinois, advancing independent liberal arts and sciences education and helping underserved students succeed.

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Earlier this month, member school @northcentralcol celebrated a historic day as Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Paríolá was formally installed as the 12th president, marking a proud moment in the College’s 164-year history. ➡️ https://t.co/SdKJosrdTw

#NCC #ACI #NCForward #HigherEd

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@PrinCollege—ACI member school— is recognized as the #1 Best Value National Liberal Arts College by @usnews, and features buildings designed by famed architect Bernard Maybeck!

🔗 https://t.co/GLcNzcymYI

#ACI #HiddenGems #PrincipiaCollege

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ACI member school @KnoxCollege1837 students are growing more than just ideas. In the last year alone, students cultivated 2,000 pounds of food at The Knox Farm.

🔗 https://t.co/cKVHIoI89a

#ACI #HiddenGems #KnoxCollege #Sustainability #HigherEd #Illinois

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Fun Fact: Did you know that the first black priest in the United States, Father Augustus Tolton, began his college journey at ACI member school @Quincy_U? Learn more 👉 https://t.co/eaFfuvCnCx

#ACI #HiddenGems #QuincyUniversity #FatherAugustusTolton #BlackHistory

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@npuchicago student Valeria Román is on a mission to make a difference, already gaining hands-on experience at @luriechihldrens —where her own healthcare journey began. Read more about Valeria’s story: https://t.co/418AyPPN8p

#ACI #NorthParkUniversity #NursingStudent #Nursing

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At @EurekaCollege, an ACI member school, general education is anything but generic. Their “10 Essentials” approach equips students with the foundational skills and knowledge they need to thrive. 🔗 https://t.co/vsjeoxmRc3

#ACI #HiddenGems #EurekaCollege #HigherEd #Illinois

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Congratulations to the students named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List! 🎉 As an ACI member school, they continue to exemplify academic excellence and student achievement. 🔗 https://t.co/hVXTUpo5JZ

#StudentSuccess #ACI #IllinoisCollege #DeansList #AcademicExcellence #HigherEd

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Juneteenth reminds us that the need for opportunity, growth, and inclusion accompanies the pursuit of freedom. At ACI and its independent member colleges and universities, we remain committed to opening doors and supporting the success of all students.

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"In just a few hours, I connected with business leaders who will help shape my future. That college-to-career transition feels possible thanks to ACI."

– Victor Orozco, Elmhurst University | ACI Breakfast Forum 2025

#ACIConnects #CareerReady #FutureFocused #ForumHighlights

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@MillikinU, an ACI member school, is celebrating their winners from the 2025 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference in NYC!

Learn more: https://t.co/TiuLzFYTx5

#CatalystForChange #MillikinUniversity #GoldenMicrophone #CollegeRadio #WJMU #ACIMemberSchool

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#CatalystForChange: @MillikinU Women’s Basketball Honors Decades of Excellence 🏀Read the full story here: https://t.co/Zt28EezKIl

#MillikinUniversity #ACI #NCAA #WomensBasketball

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#CatalystForChange: @MillikinU, an ACI member school, is celebrating two outstanding scholars advancing in the Fulbright Program! Learn more: https://t.co/ZJbFNyLO9Y

#MillikinUniversity #ACI #FulbrightProgram #SchoolOfMusic

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👏 Business major Danielle Vogel turned classroom skills into global impact at the 2024 X-Culture Symposium—collaborating with peers from Japan & Thailand and pitching to a CEO! 🌍
#BlackburnCollege #GlobalLeadership #XCulture

🔗 https://t.co/laZxmVvz2G

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Big thanks to everyone who joined the 2025 #ACIBreakfastForum: Bridging the Gap—College to Career! Your energy made it unforgettable!

Shoutout to speakers from @MorningstarInc, HCSC, Trinity Christian College & keynote Aries Pickett of @NWSL.

📸Check out our event highlights!

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@MillikinU, an ACI member school, has partnered with @LincolnLand to simplify the transfer process for LLCC graduates! Learn more: https://t.co/e8P0lng50l

#CatalystForChange #MillikinUniversity #ACI #TransferStudents #HigherEd

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#CatalystForChange: Brianna Sutton, Director of Blackburn and Beyond at @Blckbrn_Tweets (an ACI member school), has been named the 2024 Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children. Read more: https://t.co/7emtZvAX5r

#BlackburnCollege #ACI

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Congratulations student at Patrick Leonard III @Blckbrn_Tweets (an ACI member school), who spent his summer gaining hands-on experience in sports management through an internship with Play9 Sports. https://t.co/p5rYKHKFcN

#CatalystForChange #BlackburnCollege #Play9Sports

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#CatalystForChange: @LewisUniversity, an Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) member school, is expanding its impact in aviation education through a new partnership with @LaSalleUniv. Learn more at https://t.co/1MKojzH22H

#LewisUniversity #LaSalleUniversity #ACI #Aviation

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Congratulations to the @LewisUniversity Cyber Defense Club for finishing among the top competitors at the Cyber Statecraft Initiative’s 2025 Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge Regional Competition! 🔗 https://t.co/BVd2v3tWsu

#CatalystForChange #LewisUniversity #ACI #Cybersecurity

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This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating @LewisUniversity — an ACI member school — for honoring over 50 years of women’s athletics! 🏆 Read more here: https://t.co/68BF6i8RTf

#CatalystForChange #WomensHistoryMonth #LewisUniversity #ACI #WomensAthletics