Fueled by grants from highly competitive public and private funding sources, The Chicago School has taken major strides in its commitment to addressing the needs of marginalized populations.

“Too often, our society fails to understand that losing a leg, suffering a brain injury, or dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder does not mean life has to end,” the Honorable Tammy L. Duckworth told graduates at The Chicago School’s June 12 Commencement. “That’s where the incredible work that you do comes into play.”

The new partnership brings the Platt Retail Institute’s (PRI) research, data analysis, academic publishing, and consulting work to the Chicago Campus, where faculty and students will have the opportunity to participate in projects, publications, internships, and dissertation and thesis work with the institute. The affiliation is expected to particularly benefit students interested in consumer psychology, and give them hands-on experience with retail analytics.

In one of its most visible partnerships to date, The Chicago School’s Los Angeles Campus has teamed with the Los Angeles Police Department to meet the need among law enforcement professionals to understand and address the mental health issues they encounter in the line of duty.

Santa Barbara Graduate Institute (SBGI) is the newest addition to The Chicago School’s academic community. SBGI provides its leading-edge programs in unique low-residence and distance learning formats. These flexible-scheduling options allow students to access graduate programs in highly specialized fields from all over the world, resulting in a culturally diverse educational community.

Recognizing the responsibilities and potential inherent in running a campus, Chicago School President and CEO Michael Horowitz has elevated three deans to the post of campus president, and has named a fourth president for TCS’ anticipated new site in Washington, D.C.