CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2016 Marcus Gentry, founder and president of A MasterMind Creation, recently presented, “I Have a Dream: A King’s Journey,” to a packed auditorium at Prairie State College, in celebration of Black History Month. The event was presented by the PSC Male Success Initiative, and featured Gentry telling[Read More…]
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TeachStrong Campaign Launches New Ambassador Program, Convenes Educators From Around the Country to Advise on Teacher Pipeline Policies
The TeachStrong campaign brings together teachers unions; teacher voice organizations; and education reform, civil rights, and education policy leaders to make modernizing and elevating the teaching profession the top education policy issue of 2016. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2016. This weekend, the TeachStrong campaign—a coalition of 57 leading education groups aimed at[Read More…]
Governors State University Sponsors Career/Internship Fair on April 14
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—March 7, 2016. The Spring Career and Internship Fair at Governors State University is a chance for job seekers to meet with potential employers and discover job and internship opportunities. The Office of Career Services at GSU is sponsoring the fair for people interested in jobs and[Read More…]
Women in the Mexican Revolution Multi-media Event Presented by Jesus ‘Chuy’ Negrete on March 8
Jesus “Chuy” Negrete UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—March 6, 2016. ALAS and the History and Latino Studies Programs will present a multimedia exploration of women’s roles in the Mexican Revolution on March 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Governors State University’s Engbretson Hall, 1 University Parkway, University Park. The event is free and open[Read More…]
Governors State University Board Approves Tuition Freeze; University Continues to Front Students’ MAP Funding
University Park, IL. –(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Governors State University reaffirmed its commitment to providing an affordable and accessible high-quality education for its students by freezing tuition and renewing its pledge to front funds for Monetary Award Program (MAP) eligible students for the upcoming academic year. At its meeting on Friday,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Speech Team Crowns Two IHSA State Champions
Jocelyn Billheimer’17 & Performance in the Round Members Earn State Champion Honors Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic Speech Team once again put on a phenomenal performance at the IHSA State Finals in Peoria on Saturday, February 2, 2016. Junior Jocelyn Billheimer (Country Club Hills) and ten members of the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces Illinois State Scholars
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Applauds the Success of 44 Marian Catholic Students Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic Principal, Steve Tortorello is pleased to announce that 32 Marian Catholic students from the graduating class of 2016 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Another 12 students who met the Illinois State Scholar[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chancellor Cheryl Hyman Restart Construction on Olive-Harvey College’s Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Center
City Overrides Eight-Month Work Stoppage by the State of Illinois; Construction Moves Forward at City Colleges’ Expense CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman yesterday to restart construction on the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (TDL) Center at Olive-Harvey College, eight months after the[Read More…]
Senator Warren Seeks Answers from Education Secretary Nominee About Department’s Flawed Oversight of Student Loan Servicers
Questions Follow Inspector General Report Detailing Faulty and Inaccurate Review of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Compliance by Student Loan Servicers Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2016. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today sent a letter and a series of “Questions for the Record” to Acting Secretary of Education Dr. John[Read More…]
After School Matters® and Mayor Emanuel Announce Neighborhood Programming Site To Open In Belmont Cragin
Donated 36,000-square-foot building to deepen organization’s community presence, potentially lead to replication in neighborhoods throughout Chicago Open in Belmont Cragin CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2016. As part of a creative, new strategy to plant its roots in more of Chicago’s neighborhoods, After School Matters joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday to announce the[Read More…]
