DEKALB–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Northern Illinois University (NIU) will get $8 million to renovate Cole Hall, which on Feb. 14, 2008 was the tragic scene of an unprovoked attack where five students were shot and 19 were wounded. An additional $2.3 million will be used[Read More…]
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REPORTS: Community Colleges Generate Economic Opportunity and Strengthen Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2010. Today the Center for American Progress hosted Dr. Jill Biden and education experts from around the country for an informative and compelling conference on the importance of postsecondary education as a key player in reviving economic opportunity for workers and national competitiveness for the United States. [Read More…]
House Introduces Bill To Protect LGBT Students Against Discrimination
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 27 – A bill was introduced today in the House by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) that would, as Title IX did for girls and women, offer remedies for discrimination “based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity” in public elementary and secondary schools. The Student Non-Discrimination Act[Read More…]
Man with Gun Reported In Northwestern Building In Chicago
From the Chicago Tribune: Northwestern University police are investigating a report of a man with a gun in one of the buildings on itsChicago campus, according to the police Web Site. The report came at about 10 a.m. Someone reported to police that a man with a gun in his[Read More…]
Notre Dame Students Show Support for GLBT Community in Wake of Offensive Anti-Gay Observer Comic
From Irena Zajickova at the Observer at Notre Dame: Student, faculty and other members of the Notre Dame community will participate in events this week to demonstrate their desire for the administration to add sexual orientation to the University’s non-discrimination clause. The events kicked off yesterday when students wore “Gay?[Read More…]
Senator Burris Introduces Resolution Honoring Northwestern University
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris today announced that he has sponsored a Senate resolution to congratulate Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health. For decades, the Feinberg School has been at the forefront of the[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises in December
Princeton, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. Americans’ confidence in their health insurance coverage and ability to access health care increased slightly last month. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index (RWJF Index) rose to 99.1 points in December, up from a reading of 96.9 in November. Fueling the rise[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises in December
Princeton, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–January 26, 2010. Americans’ confidence in their health insurance coverage and ability to access health care increased slightly last month. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index (RWJF Index) rose to 99.1 points in December, up from a reading of 96.9 in November. Fueling the rise[Read More…]
Final Days For January College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Prices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 25, 2010. Sunday, January 31, is the final day to make good on New Year’s resolutions to start saving for college by locking in January’s discount prices with the College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Program. Prices will increase Monday, February 1, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission[Read More…]
Police Officers Sworn In at PSC
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ben Gilbert and Steve Winding were sworn in as police offices joining the Prairie State College police force. Shown here from left to right: J.R. Dempsey, vice president of finance and administration; Norman Martin, director, campus and public safety/chief of police; police officers Ben Gilbert[Read More…]
