News & Events
From the University’s official news source.
Headlines
Lewis is in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges
Sustainability-related policies, practices, and programs led Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to be included in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition . The online resource profiles 388 colleges that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. The Princeton Review chose the colleges based on a 2024-2025 survey of administrators at 401 colleges about their institutions’ sustainability-related policies, practices, and programs. The company also surveyed students attending the colleges about their “green” campus experiences. The school selections were based on more than 25 survey data points. “Among the hundreds of schools we surveyed for this project, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, which offers excellent academics, is also a stand-out for its record of environmentally responsible practices. We are delighted to recommend it to college applicants who want their ‘best-fit’ college to also be a ‘green’ one,” said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. The profiles in the guide reveal The Princeton Review’s Green Ratings of the schools, which the company tallied on a scale of 60 to 99. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ received a Green Rating of 88. The profiles provide details on the schools’ use of renewable energy, their recycling and conservation programs, and the availability of environmental studies in their academic offerings. The profiles also include information on the school’s admission requirements, cost, and financial aid. [PHOTO]
Illinois Counseling Association Honors Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
Ethical, culturally sensitive, and state-of-the-art practices earned Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program recognition as the recipient of the Illinois Counseling Association’s Leo G. Bent Outstanding Professional Counseling Program in Illinois Award . Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ excelled
[MORE]
Flyers Punch Ticket to Nationals, Finish 3rd at Regionals
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ women's cross country team punched its ticket to nationals with an impressive third-place finish at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional on Saturday (Nov. 8), hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. The Flyers tallied 90 points, securing one of the region's automatic qualifying
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
Men's Cross Country Places Third at Midwest Regional
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ men's cross country team finished third overall to punch their ticket to NCAA Nationals as a team while Evan Horgan (Loves Park, Ill./Belvidere North) placed second overall individually to highlight the Flyers efforts at the event. Grand Valley State of the GLIAC won the Midwest
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
Arlington Heights Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher is Honored
Gabriela Lopez- Semanjaku will be formally presented with the 40th annual Educationis Lumen Award on November 6 at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi National Professional Association and Honors Society for Educators Initiation Ceremony in Romeoville . On October 22, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
Flyers Win Unicorn Classic, 2nd At Br. Pat Lacy Memorial
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ women's bowling team had a successful weekend in Pennsylvania, placing second at the Br. Pat Lacy Memorial Saturday (Nov. 8) and winning the Unicorn Classic Sunday. Lewis entered the final baker game Sunday against Muskingum tied and a 214 propelled the Flyers to their first title
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
Love, Pain, and Joy on Display Until November 25
Expressive and emotional artwork using a variety of media, including acrylics, oils, ink, pastels, and pencils by Devin Ingram, is on exhibit until November 25 at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery in Romeoville. The gallery is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
How Restorative Justice Reduces Recidivism Explains New Book
A Connecticut community-based program can provide valuable insights on how restorative justice can reduce recidivism is the focus of a new book being released by Springer on November 7. Authors of Reducing Recidivism through Restorative Justice are Dr. Vesna Markovic, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ criminal justice
[MORE]
CMA Award for Best Literary Magazine Cover Goes to JFR
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s Jet Fuel Review editors received a College Media Association Pinnacle Award for “Best Literary Magazine Cover” for the second year in a row. This year, the student-run magazine won second place in the cover category for the Jet Fuel Review Issue 29, Spring 2025 edition . The Pinnacle
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
Car Insurance Tips Available on Wallethub.com
Wallethub.com recently demystified confusing comprehensive car insurance coverage with expert advice from a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professor. Dr. Reza Gharoie Ahangar, assistant professor of business analytics , weighed in on some of the financial details behind the insurance coverage. Dr. Ahangar provided
[MORE]
Flyers Battle Against The Panthers on Rae Strong Night
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ women's volleyball team played Drury University for the Rae Strong Foundation on Nov. 14 at the Neil Carey arena. With the win from the Panthers, they advanced their record to 16-12 and a conference record of 6-6. The Flyers now sit at 14-13 and a conference record of 5-7. HOW IT
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
City Lifestyle Features Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Nursing Program
The Nursing program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ was recently featured in City Lifestyle’s magazine article by Nicole Swanberg Wright, “ The Quiet Heroes: Nurses. ” Wright praises the program, saying how at Lewis, “nursing is more than a career path: it’s a calling to serve, heal, and bring comfort.” The program
[MORE]
Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Chelsea Marcantel’s, ‘Airness’
“Airness,” by Chelsea Marcantel, will have performances on November 14-16 and November 20-23. Published by Dramatist’s Play Service (DPS). Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. This play is recommended for ages 13 and older. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,
[MORE]
[PHOTO]
Lewis in the News
Helpful Resources
Contact Us
Kathrynne Skonicki
Executive Director for Public Relations and Communications
815-836-5711
skonicka@lewisu.edu
Office of Marketing and Communications
(815) 836-5291
pr@lewisu.edu
Share



