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University Announces $300 Million Initiative to Support Rural Students
The University of Chicago has launched a $300 million center to expand financial aid, pre college advising, academic preparation and career mentorship for stude
By By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon · 2026-09-13T09:10:27.315Z
The University of Chicago has launched a $300 million center to expand financial aid, pre college advising, academic preparation and career mentorship for students from rural areas and small towns. Funded through a $100 million gift, university commitments and future fundraising, the initiative builds on programs linked to a 160% rise in rural student enrollment since 2018.
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