Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced its 2nd quarter honor roll. Those being honored follow, beginning with those from Park Forest: Park Forest: Chase Adams, Kennedy Baker, Carrington Boston, McKayla Brzeszkiewicz, Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Adenike Cotton, Matthew Desmond, Keyara Hampton, Justin Hollendonner, Timothy Jones, Quinn Kirchner, Tony Kurth, JianBin[Read More…]
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Statement From DePaul University President on Governor Rauner’s Veto of SB2043 which Provided Funding for MAP Grants to State College Students
DePaul Student Government Association President Vanessa Cadavillo rallies with college students from throughout the state in support of SB2043 and MAP funding. In light of the governor’s veto, DePaul University’s president announces a plan to support students who rely on MAP funding. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. The[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference Feb. 25 – 27
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference. The conference entitled “Come Let Us Build a New[Read More…]
‘A Life in Men’ Author Gina Frangello to Read at Roosevelt University’s Gage Building on Feb. 29
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Gina Frangello, award-winning author of ‘A Life in Men,’ will read at Roosevelt University on Monday, Feb. 29 as the University’s Creative Writing Program kicks off its spring reading series at 5 p.m. in Room 700 of the University’s Gage Building, 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Chosen[Read More…]
Annual Prairie State College Foundation Special Event Invites Guests ‘On the Boardwalk’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Each year, hundreds of Prairie State College (PSC) students turn to the PSC Foundation for assistance paying for tuition, fees and textbooks. To provide financial assistance for PSC students, the PSC Foundation is hosting its annual scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at the[Read More…]
AACSB Renews Accreditation for DePaul University Business and Accounting Programs
DePaul University’s business college and accountancy school have each earned 5-year renewals of their accreditation from AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. DePaul University’s business college and accountancy school have each earned 5-year renewals of their accreditation from[Read More…]
Federal Bills Seek To Reinstate Student Aid Eligibility To Minor Marijuana Offenders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. A bipartisan coalition of US senators introduced legislation last week to restore student financial aid eligibility to minor marijuana offenders. Senate Bill 2557: The Stopping Unfair Collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act, aka the SUCCESS Act, sponsored by Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT)[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosting Veterans Services Fair March 16
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. The Student Veterans Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a Veterans Services Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 16, in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Representatives from the Cook County[Read More…]
Keys to Leadership Success is Focus of March 18 Prairie State College Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. Pat Sullivan, author of “ATTITUDE: The Cornerstone of Leadership,” will be the guest speaker for a Friday, March 18 event, hosted by the Prairie State College (PSC) Corporate and Continuing Education Department. The program is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Conference Center of[Read More…]
Two Named to Administrative Positions at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2016. At the Jan. 26 meeting of the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees, two new administrators were announced. Elighie Wilson III was named dean of liberal arts, and Dr. Stefanie D. Coleman was named director, first year experience. Wilson has been serving as interim dean,[Read More…]
