CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Roosevelt University has received national recognition for its comprehensive approach to sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Completing its first-ever sustainability self-assessment report in December 2015, Roosevelt has received a bronze rating from the world’s leading higher education sustainability organization[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Announces Fall 2015 Part-Time Honors List
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Part-Time Honors List of students for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the list, a part-time student must be “in good standing” and have earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better on a[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2015 Deans List
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each semester by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders’ Legislation Expanding Social Security Would Extend Solvency 40 Years, According to New Analysis
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)– February 5, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders’ legislation to strengthen and expand Social Security would extend the life of the program an additional 40 years, from 2034 to 2074, according to a new analysis by the agency in charge of determining the solvency of Social Security. The Social Security[Read More…]
NARAL President Calls on Rubio, Cruz, Trump to Respond to Zika Crisis Immediately
Hogue: “The deadly reality of the Zika outbreak requires leaders to take bold action in the face of this public health crisis” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. In light of the severe public health threat posed by the Zika virus, NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue is calling on Marco Rubio,[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host 18th Annual Jazz Festival on February 13
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. South Suburban College is hosting the 2016 SSC Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 13th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The 18th annual fest features performances by bands from eleven local high schools and middle schools, as well as[Read More…]
NJCAA National Division II Player of the Week / South Suburban College Bulldogs Ranked #2 in the Nation
Jovan Mooring SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball player, sophomore guard Jovan Mooring (Hillcrest HS), was named NJCAA “NATIONAL” Division II Player-of-the-Week for the second time this season. Last week, Mooring averaged 38.3 points, grabbed 8.7 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and snatched[Read More…]
California Congressman Introduces Bill to Reduce Seabird Deaths
Proposed Legislation Aims to Reduce Bycatch of Critically Endangered Albatross and Petrel Species Waved Albatross. Photo: E. B. Connelly/Audubon Photography Awards WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016—Yesterday, Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act, which would enable U.S. federal agencies to comply with an international agreement aimed to[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: It’s Time for America to Lead on Leave
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into law. “23 years ago today, President Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure Americans could take unpaid[Read More…]
Duckworth & Franken Applaud President’s New Job Training Initiative That Builds upon Their Bill to Close the Skills Gap
President’s plan would strengthen partnerships between employers and community colleges as Duckworth & Franken proposed with their Community College to Career Fund Act Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) today commended President Obama’s new plan to strengthen partnerships between businesses and community colleges[Read More…]
