CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2016. The U.S. Department of Education recently renewed Prairie State College’s (PSC) TRiO Educational Talent Search Grant. The new award is for $1.2 million over a five-year period. The goal of the TRiO Talent Search program is to identify and help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds earn their[Read More…]
Schools
Governors State to Host Graduate Program Open House on Saturday, September 17
Registration required by Monday, September 12 University Park, IL – (ENEWSPF)—August 9, 2016. Governors State University is hosting a graduate and undergraduate program open house on Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in E-Lounge. The open house will showcase the many bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree[Read More…]
Health Disparities, Social Justice Focus of Aug. 12 Conference at DePaul University
Public health professionals will gather at DePaul University Aug. 12 to learn about health disparities in Chicago and beyond. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. People who live in different Chicago neighborhoods and have the same health issue can experience entirely different outcomes because of their zip code,[Read More…]
St. Louise de Marillac Scholar Receives DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute Grant
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2016. Doctoral student Edward Gray of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been selected as recipient of the 2016 DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute grant, which funds research projects that further scholarship on the Vincentian tradition, past and present. Gray, a doctoral candidate studying at Purdue University, was awarded[Read More…]
Former Philadelphia Mayor Joins UChicago Urban Labs in New Role
Michael A. Nutter named executive fellow, will focus on public engagement and growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPSF)–August 8, 2016 By: Mark Peters and Matt Smith Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter is joining the University of Chicago Urban Labs to help guide strategy and growth as an executive fellow—a new role for the[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host 17th Annual Youth Day Back to School Celebration on Saturday, August 13,
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016 For more information contact Kevin Adams at 708-748-2005. Source: http://www.villageofparkforest.com
University of Chicago Academic Boot Camp Helps Soldiers Transition Into Students
UChicago to host 15 veterans as part of nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2016 By: Greg Borzo Of the more than 200,000 Americans who leave the military each year, many say they want to pursue an undergraduate education but lack the preparation or confidence to do so. To help veterans[Read More…]
CCHHS Reminds Parents to Schedule Back to School Physicals
This is a user-supplied story. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The first day of school will be here before you know it. Pediatric primary care providers at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System are reminding Illinois parents that students entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade are required to undergo a[Read More…]
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Appoints New CEO
CHICAGO -(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University announces the appointment of Tania Castroverde Moskalenko as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Castroverde Moskalenko is currently the President and CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation in Carmel, Indiana. She joined the Center[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Announces Grants to Help Advance Educational Opportunities for Disadvantaged Youth
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College, Kankakee Community College and a South-Holland –based educational agency will receive a total of $768,000 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The Talent Search Program grants will provide support services for youth from disadvantaged[Read More…]
