U.S. News and World Report (Feb. 17) -- The University of Illinois has selected its first 17 "investment for growth" projects that are designed to boost its income and enhance the university's academic mission. Some of the projects will include an engineering teaching center and a partnership that will allow high school students in China to take courses at the university online. Other projects were already available like the online "iMBA" program, which launched in 2016. Ellinger said those programs that show promise will likely be expanded.