• Chicago State University has graduated nearly 80,000 students since its founding in 1872.  Many are trailblazing leaders, recognized for being the “first,” the “only” and the “best” in a number of industries.  This includes educators, judges, elected officials, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. A sample of distinguished alumni include:

• Anthony Anderson, Vice Chair and Regional Partner, Ernst & Young 
• Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Founder, The DuSable Museum
• Carolyn Clift, Vice President and General Counsel, Health Care Service Corporation
• U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis
• Edward Gardner, Founder, Soft Sheen Products
• Superintendent (Rtd.) Terry Hillard, Chicago Police Department
• Dr. Howard Johnson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Texas
• The Honorable Blanche M. Manning, U.S. District Judge, Northern Illinois
• Cynthia Nance, Dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law
• Carlos Tortolero, Founder and President, Mexican Fine Arts Museum
• Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, Chief Instructional Officer, Chicago Public Schools

 

• Student scholarship is guided by talented and caring faculty, 90% of whom hold a doctorate or terminal degree

• Small class sizes (1:15) promote learning in a rigorous and supportive academic environment

 

Our vision is strong and we are taking BoldSteps to achieve it

Chicago State University will strengthen its efforts to be an institution wherePROMISEbecomesPOWER