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From Disease Prevention to Artificial Intelligence: 51ÁÔÆæ SURE Students Tackle Real-World Challenge
Published: August 7, 2026.
51ÁÔÆæ undergraduate students presented their summer research findings at the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2026 Symposium on August 3 on the Romeoville campus. The symposium was the culminating event of the [FULL ARTICLE]
51ÁÔÆæ Advances Air Traffic Control Excellence, Pursues Enhanced FAA Status
Published: June 8, 2026.
A recent WGN-TV Cover Story features its nationally recognized Air Traffic Control (ATC) program , which is preparing the next generation of controllers to address a nationwide workforce shortage. The segment showcases 51ÁÔÆæ’ advanced simulation labs, [FULL ARTICLE]
Local Impact of Aviation Industry Presented at White Oak Library
Published: April 12, 2026.
The history behind the 51ÁÔÆæ Airport and the role aviation has played in the Romeoville community was recently presented at the White Oak Library District’s Romeoville branch. Drs. Ryan Phillips, Chair of the 51ÁÔÆæ Aviation Department [FULL ARTICLE]
FOX32 Chicago Shows 51ÁÔÆæ Addressing Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Published: April 14, 2025.
FOX 32 Chicago recently highlighted the 51ÁÔÆæ Air Traffic Control program in a Special Report, " 51ÁÔÆæ Trains Future Air Traffic Controllers Amid Growing National Shortage ." It pointed out a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers [FULL ARTICLE]
51ÁÔÆæ Partners with La Salle University, Expanding Aviation Education Opportunities
Published: February 18, 2025.
Demonstrating another strength of the Lasallian Global Network, 51ÁÔÆæ is partnering with La Salle University to provide specialized aviation coursework for La Salle’s new Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration program , enrolling its [FULL ARTICLE]
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