CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016.  Chicago’s premier social justice school, Village Leadership Academy (VLA), sent 21 South and Westside youth to Cuba this summer as part of their annual World Scholars Program (WSP).  Recently featured on WBEZ for their CTA train takeover and civic engagement project that educated voters on the importance[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 By: Mary Abowd Eric Watts, MFA’12, uses a video installation to provide viewers a layered experience that is at once intellectual and rooted in the body. “My work is heavily research-oriented,” Watts said, “then there’s the more experiential realm, where viewers walk around and have a bodily[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016.  Moji Adeyeye, professor of pharmaceutics and chair of the Biopharmaceutical Sciences Department at Roosevelt University, has received one of her native Nigeria’s highest honors, being inducted as a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS). Recognized for her many career achievements in the field of  pharmacy,[Read More…]

(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Tribune: The wait was longer than Tyler Ulis expected Thursday. But it still was a dream come true, with the added bonus of extra motivation. Ulis, a Marian Catholic graduate who starred in his only two seasons at Kentucky, was selected by the Phoenix Suns in[Read More…]

UChicago-Tata Trusts collaboration to build capacity for research and implement evidence-based policy International Innovation Corps Fellow Nikita Bankoti leads a co-design session to understand work-related issues faced by sanitation workers in Mumbai. Photo by: Janey Lee CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016.  In partnership with Tata Trusts, the University of Chicago will launch[Read More…]

College-Wide Open House coming to South Holland August 4th and a free class also is now available to first time credit students. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2016.  Open Registration for the Fall 2016 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 22nd at[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016.   The Music Department of South Suburban College is excited to announce that the SSC String Orchestra is expanding to a full symphonic orchestra, beginning in August, 2016.   SSC Director of Instrumental Music, Rob Calhoon, has long felt the need for a community symphony[Read More…]

MILWAUKEE, Wis.—(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2016 — Krystal Clayton of Park Forest, Illinois, has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ms. Clayton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. Ms. Clayton was one of about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas May 22, 2016, at the Bradley[Read More…]

Chicago and Arizona State University launch new guaranteed admission program to provide students with clear pathway to a quality four-year degree program upon completion at CCC CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Chancellor Cheryl Hyman today announced a new transfer partnership with Arizona State[Read More…]

Nanoscientist lectures on diminishing supply and high demand for fresh water Seth Darling discusses the supply and demand for fresh water around the world and how scientists are trying to develop new ways to clean and filter water.  Photo by:  Lloyd DeGran CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2016 By Greg Borzo The Golden[Read More…]