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Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå’ advanced simulation labs, [FULL ARTICLE

Local Impact of Aviation Industry Presented at White Oak Library
Published: April 12, 2026.
The history behind the Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Aviation Department [FULL ARTICLE

FOX32 Chicago Shows Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Addressing Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Published: April 14, 2025.
FOX 32 Chicago recently highlighted the Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Air Traffic Control program in a Special Report, " Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Trains Future Air Traffic Controllers Amid Growing National Shortage ."  It pointed out a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers [FULL ARTICLE

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Partners with La Salle University, Expanding Aviation Education Opportunities
Published: February 18, 2025.
Demonstrating another strength of the Lasallian Global Network, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University 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

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University Programs Collaborate to Enhance Workplace Safety
Published: December 2, 2024.
Students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University's Aviation Maintenance , Occupational Therapy (OT) , and Exercise Science programs recently joined forces for a unique interdisciplinary experience designed to promote workplace safety and health. This initiative aimed to [FULL ARTICLE

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