Considering that push into Chicago started with Rauner, I’m not surprised.
replyIt was suppose to also include a large campus in the Loop but that floundered for years and was eventually cancelled when UIUC decided to instead be a partner in the new quantum computing center on the south side.
Are we suppose to feel good that more bright students are working for deeply undemocratic and anti-human companies? I'd rather these people do something more productive than helping financiers make slightly more billions of dollars.
replyWhat a complete waste of human capacity if so.
That is up to the students and alums of these programs. And many do non-profit and humanitarian work as well.
replyThe world is competitive. It is what it is.
To have the power to affect change you need power.