University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is awarding its most prestigious academic scholarships to six high school seniors from across the Midwest. The scholarships, funded by the GSU Foundation, are presented to students who have exhibited excellence in high school performance and civic engagement. The elite Presidential Scholarship is awarded[Read More…]
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GSU Celebrates Two New Deans
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University announced via Twitter the appointment of two new deans. Dr. Jun Zhao will be the new Dean of the College of Business and Andrae Marak will be the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. More details to follow. Celebrating Drs. Jun Zhao and[Read More…]
Research Utilizes Data-driven Feedback to Help Users Strengthen Passwords
UChicago, Carnegie Mellon researchers design state-of-the-art password meter A new password meter offers real-time feedback and advice to help people create better passwords. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017 One of the most popular passwords in 2016 was “qwertyuiop”—the string of horizontal letters from the top line of a keyboard. Even though most password[Read More…]
South Suburban College Recognizes High School Students at 10th Annual Video Competition
John Geraci (left) Communication Professor at South Suburban College alongside Jodi Pelini (right) TV Production and Broadcast News Teacher at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, with the Regional Award of Distinction at the 10th Annual SSC Video Competition. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. South Suburban College (SSC), with the[Read More…]
5th Annual Comedy Cantina to be Held on Friday, May 12
Despite rhetoric and policy changes from current administration, community joins together to celebrate culture and raise funds for community schools CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) and Mikey O Comedy Show present BPNC’s 5th Annual Comedy Cantina. BPNC partnered with Mikey O Comedy Show over 5 years ago to raise[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Illinois Senate to Pass Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan and Sen. Biss Oppose Delays at Federal Level and Local Lobbying Efforts to Advocate for Immediate Passage Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today was joined by Senator Daniel Biss, Illinois students and consumer advocates to urge the Illinois Senate to reject pressure from student loan[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Leads Effort to Move Government Websites into the 21st Century
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, the top Democrat on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s IT subcommittee, recently introduced the Connect to Government Act. The legislation would require all future and re-designed government websites to be mobile-friendly, a standard business practice in 2017. According to an Information[Read More…]
Fire Department Activity Report For April 23-29, 2017
From the Park Forest Fire Department on Facebook Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Between April 23 and 29, the Park Forest Fire Department activity report shows the PFFD had a total number of 67 responses. Of these, 17 were for fire/service, 50 were for EMS services. The report from the PFFD follows: Training[Read More…]
Barack Obama School Opens Greenhouse And Horticulture Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- School District 163 reports that the Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM, 401 Concorde Drive, Chicago Heights, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new atrium, greenhouse and Horticulture Education Center at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The greenhouse and Horticulture Center will serve as a[Read More…]
Governors State University to Offer Business Administration B.A. Coursework at Kankakee Community College
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2017. Governors State University is partnering with Kankakee Community College to offer coursework from our AACSB accredited Business Administration B.A. program. Courses will be offered at the Kankakee Community College North Extension Center starting Fall 2017. Governors State University Provost and Vice President of Academic[Read More…]
