This past month, the University of St. Francis (USF) announced the termination of 18 staff positions as part of a broader academic reorganization. This move followed the installation of Ryan C. Hendrickson as the university’s 10th president. According to a statement quoted in the Joliet Patch, Hendrickson said the restructuring was “designed to strengthen the institution for the future” and emphasized the university’s “impressive legacy”.  The layoffs have raised concerns among students and...

Photo credit: University of St. Francis With the excitement surrounding a new addition to the USF campus, the upcoming Student Success...