Mission Statement           

The Multi-University Center at Oak Brook brings together the faculty strengths of its member institutions and the resources of its cooperative partnerships to serve the citizens and corporations of Chicago’s western suburbs.  The Center links the rich educational opportunities of its member institutions to the learning needs of the area through graduate programs and professional development offerings taught in both traditional and emerging, technology-based learning environments. 

Member educational institutions include:

  • Illinois State University

  • Northern Illinois University

  • University of Illinois at Chicago

  • University of Illinois at Springfield

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Cooperative Partnerships

  • Center for Advanced Education and Research

  • Illinois Satellite Network

  • West-Suburban Post Secondary Consortium

  • Lake County Multi-University Center