Vanessa L. Whiting

UIC is a major research university offering the cultural, business and entertainment opportunities you can only find in a world-class city. As one of the top 200 research-funded institutions in the world, UIC faculty discover the things that others teach. Choose from 15 academic colleges including the UIC College of Medicine-the largest in the nation-which educates one in six Illinois physicians. With nearly 2,574 instructional faculty members, there is one faculty member to every 11 students, which allows for a more personal learning experience. What's more, 75 percent of tenured faculty members teach undergraduate courses and 83 percent of full-time instructional faculty have earned a PhD or equivalent. But it's not all work and no play at UIC... Our 16,911 undergrads and 10,669 graduate and professional students make up one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Whether living in residence halls, near campus or commuting, you'll find there's always something interesting going on, from social events, clubs, sororities and fraternities, to two state-of-the-art fitness centers, and more-not to mention everything Chicago has to offer just minutes away. And at UIC, we take our sports seriously. The UIC Flames compete in 18 NCAA Division 1 sports and have won a total of 38 conference championships. There's a wide range of intramural teams and sports clubs for students to join.

One of Illinois most recognized universities, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale boasts an abundant selection of academics, research opportunities and student life offerings. Ranked as one of the top four public universities in Illinois, SIU has over 170 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and associate's degrees from which to choose. Subjects include everything from the liberal and fine arts to the sciences to law, business, architecture and medicine. SIU is also highly regarded for its research endeavors, and numerous research opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels are available in a number of departments. Student life at SIU also offers an exceptional number of recreational, cultural and other opportunities. Over 400 student organizations may be found at SIU, as can a state-of-the-art student center. The student center is one of the largest in the nation, and features restaurants, stores, a bowling alley and a student-run radio station among other things.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The University of Illinois College of Law provides a rigorous course of study, an engaging and exceptional faculty, and an active and diverse student body. The diversity of the student body is evident in nearly 40 student organizations, based on interests and backgrounds including scholarly, service, social, political, ethnic, religious, and societal issues. The University of Illinois and the larger Champaign-Urbana community offer exceptional arts, music, entertainment, Big Ten Conference athletics, a lively nightlife, and one of the nation's most ethnically and internationally diverse campuses.