East–West University is a
private university
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in
Chicago, Illinois
(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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. The university was founded in 1980.
[ It offers associate and ]bachelor's
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degrees. The university has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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since 1983.
Buildings
The university is housed in three buildings connected by bridges.
*The East Building at 816 S. Michigan was the original home of the university when it opened on September 5, 1980. It currently houses the mathematics and science departments.
*The Loftrium Building, also known as the West Building, at 819 S. Wabash Avenue was acquired in 1999. This is where the majority of the English and Business course are conducted.
*In 2014 the university opened its Student Life Center at 829 S. Wabash, which connects to the Loftrium. The 17-story building was designed by the firm of Holabird & Root
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and includes an auditorium, gym and dormitory space for 220 students.
Media
Beginning in 2016, East West began publishing its own student newspaper ''The Phantom Press'', which has published quarterly since its inception. The paper is made up of writing submissions from students and alumni, highlights of events in the surrounding area, tips for adjusting to campus life and profile pieces on various faculty members.
Athletics
At present, East-West offers an