Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2015.  The U.S. Department of Education announced today that 96 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) will receive more than $51 million in new awards to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for Hispanic and low-income students. The HSI program provides grants to make college more attainable for Hispanic students and[Read More…]

Source: www.govst.edu University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2015 – Curious George: The Golden Meatball, a new musical based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey, and the play owned by Universal Stage Productions, will be performed at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, October 17th at 11 a.m. Join[Read More…]

Photo Source: www.govst.edu University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2015– You’ve seen the TV show, and laughed your head off. Now, come enjoy the all-stars of improv comedy live on stage! Four comedic veterans of “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray from TV’s[Read More…]

Ahead of ‘The Martian,’ DePaul University’s Suzanne Bell discusses sending teams to Mars In the movie “The Martian,” Matt Damon’s character finds himself stranded alone on Mars. DePaul University researcher Suzanne Bell is studying how to best assemble teams for long-distance space expeditions. (Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September[Read More…]

(Pictured above, a team effort led  by Kathleen Kane Willis, left front, and Chelsea Laliberte, fourth from left near door, in a conference room near the Illinois Senate chamber leads to victory in overriding a gubernatorial veto). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2015. Sometimes it takes a community effort to make positive change,[Read More…]

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2015. Governors State University is hosting its Family and Friends Weekend October 8–10 for GSU students, alumni, family and friends. Planned events on Friday, Oct. 9 include a Jaguar Jamboree and GSU basketball games, and a Step Show featuring Power 92 “The Hot Boys.” Events on[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Prairie State College President Terri L. Winfree recently was named a winner of an “Oscar” award from The Link & Option Center Inc., during their “20 Year Anniversary Evening at the Oscars” event. Winfree was recognized in the women’s leadership category. The event was held last[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. Composer Victoria Bond’s Soul of a Nation, a concerto for violin and string orchestra about Thomas Jefferson, will be performed by Roosevelt University artist faculty member Frank Almond and the Chicago College of  Performing Arts (CCPA) Chamber Orchestra on Oct. 14 in Elmhurst and Oct. 15 in[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Suburban College, the Village of South Holland and the South Holland Business Association invite community stakeholders to a unique strategic-planning and networking event.  The event is sponsored by MB Financial Bank and Illiana Financial. Connect with Your Community will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2015[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. The graduate degree programs in Public Administration and Political and Justice Studies at Governors State University are sponsoring an information session at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago. The information session will take place on Tuesday, October 6, in room 2-026[Read More…]