Princeton Review names Lewis University on Best Midwestern list

Lewis University in Romeoville again has been named one of the best colleges in the Midwest, according to The Princeton Review. Lewis is included among its "Best Midwestern" recommended schools in the "2019 Best Colleges: Region by Region" website.

"Lewis University has been distinguished as a leader in academic innovation that creates graduates who are master learners, engaged citizens and contributing members of society," commented David Livingston, president of Lewis University.

Only 159 colleges in 12 Midwestern states were selected for The Princeton Review's "Best Midwestern" list for 2019. The Princeton Review editors made their selections based on data the company collected from its survey of administrators at several hundred colleges in each region, as well as its staff visits to schools over the years, and the perspectives of college counselors and advisers whose opinions the company solicits.

"This honor recognizes our faculty's commitment to providing transformative experiences that are distinctive and relevant to our students," said Dr. Christopher Sindt, Provost.

In its website profile on Lewis University, The Princeton Review shares students' descriptions of the university. Student comments included: "Lewis University provides small class sizes," "smart and approachable professors," and especially "strong programs in aviation, nursing, and criminal justice." Professors are big on "discussions more often than lectures," and generally "make lessons fun and interesting." Students say their "overall academic experience is a great one" and praise Lewis for "constantly providing more opportunities for research or internships" and for "additional student services," such as career services, which provides assistance in the way of "resume reviews, mock interviews" and "help applying to graduate school." These services are made available to students "even after they've graduated from Lewis."

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