NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2016 By rflctammt Any student or staff member who had said what Paladino said would have been suspended…but he gets to stay? He says he is, the parents think differently. Carl Paladino, like many of PEOTUS’s allies, appears to believe he can run his mouth — loosely connected[Read More…]
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Governors State University Professor is Chicagoan of the Year in Film
Filmmaker, Daniel Nearing- Source: govst.edu University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–December 24, 2016. Daniel Nearing, filmmaker and founder of the Independent Film and Digital Imaging MFA program at Governors State University, has been named Chicagoan of the Year in Film by the Chicago Tribune. Announced December 22 and calling his work “supple, hypnotic”[Read More…]
Court Finds Mandatory Drug Testing of College Students Unconstitutional
State Technical College of Missouri No Longer Allowed to Require Testing of Incoming Students ST. LOUIS –(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2016. A federal appeals court yesterday found that requiring college students to take a drug test as a condition of enrollment violates the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU of Missouri and the national[Read More…]
Richton Park Village Board Adopts Resolution Citing Contributions of Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, CEO, Southland College Prep; Superintendent of Matteson School District 162
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2016—A resolution acknowledging the many contributions to education made by Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School and Superintendent of Matteson School District 162, was adopted unanimously by the Richton Park Village board at its most recent meeting. Dr. Davis was[Read More…]
Spartans (5-4) Use Late Burst To Topple JCA For ESCC Victory
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Struggling to pull away from a pesky Joliet Catholic squad on Friday, host Marian Catholic blanked the Hilltoppers for the final six minutes and finished on a 7-0 run en route to a 45-38 East Suburban Catholic victory. Warren Allen paced a balanced attack with 10 points[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finds Marketing Deals with Colleges Can Mean Costly Fees and Risks for Students
Bureau Urges Schools and Banks to Put Students Best Financial Interest First Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2016. Yesterday the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report raising new concerns about costly fees and risky features that can be attached to certain college-sponsored accounts. The Bureau’s analysis of roughly 500[Read More…]
Women Spartans Advance Over Rich East To Marian Christmas Classic Title Game
By Kevin Kelly Marian Catholic Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic advanced to the championship contest of the Marian Christmas Classic with a 43-29 victory over Rich East on Monday. The Spartans (3-0 in pool play) will take on crosstown rival Bloom Township for the crown on Saturday at 4 p.m. after[Read More…]
Study Finds Biking in Chicago is Faster Than CTA, Uber
Cyclists ride in a bike lane in downtown Chicago. Research from the Chaddick Institute at DePaul University finds that riding a bike in Chicago is often faster than taking an Uber or the CTA. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute analyzes cyclist behavior CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2016. It is[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016. South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow[Read More…]
Investment in Early Childhood Programs Yields Robust Returns
New study by Prof. James Heckman finds an even higher return of investment for high-quality early childhood development programs. Copyright Getty Images CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016 By: Mark Peters High-quality early childhood development programs can deliver an annual return of 13 percent per child on upfront costs through better outcomes in[Read More…]
