F Dominique Hunt from Rich East High School signs her letter of intent to run cross country at Governors State University. With her are GSU Athletic Director Tony Bates (left) and men’s and women’s head cross country coach Kevin Kredens. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University has signed Dominique Hunt[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Calls on Federal Government to Discharge Loans of Students Defrauded by For-profit Schools
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with the Attorneys General of 10 other states, called on the U.S. Department of Education to cancel federal student loans in cases where schools have broken state laws, and to provide clear processes for students seeking relief. Attorney General Madigan, with[Read More…]
Governors State University Announces the Kick-Off of The Big Read
Chicago’s Southland will come together toread and celebrate Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2015. Governors State University (GSU) kicks off its Big Read program in celebration of Ray Bradbury’s science fiction masterpiece Fahrenheit 451 with a full lineup of events starting on September 26, in conjunction with[Read More…]
Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Calls for Abolishing Student Debt and Making Public Higher Education Free at NJ Student Power Conference
Lexington, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2015. Today Dr. Jill Stein released the text of her keynote address to the Student Power Conference, calling for abolishing student debt, as well as making public higher education free. The proposal was part of her remarks this past weekend to a New Brunswick, NJ gathering of[Read More…]
Wyden, Bonamici Encourage Input on Dept. of Ed. Draft Guidance on Student Medical Records
Oregon lawmakers call on privacy experts, higher education community to ensure the protection of student privacy Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (both D-Ore.) today issued the following statements after the U.S. Department of Education issued draft guidance regarding the treatment of student medical[Read More…]
Free Adult Education Registration Days Coming Soon to South Suburban College and Community Sites
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–-(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2015. South Suburban College’s Division of Adult Education is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their skills[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Historians to Mark 100 Years of African American Progress
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. When the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrates its 100-year birthday in September, members of Roosevelt University’s Black Chicago History Forum will be there to remember. Founded by Carter G. Woodson (pictured above) in Chicago on Sept. 8, 1915, the national[Read More…]
Prairie State College Educational and Networking Event Encourages Women to ‘Get EMPOWERed’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recently hosted a women’s focused educational event and networking opportunity, “Get EMPOWERed,” offered in partnership with the Professional Women’s Network (PWN). Welcoming speakers and guests to the college were Kelly Lapetino (far left), dean, corporate and continuing education; PSC President Dr. Terri[Read More…]
Photographer of the Year and Annual Student Work Exhibition Opens Aug. 17 at Prairie State College Christopher Art Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2015. A selection of works from Prairie State College (PSC) Photographer of the Year honoree Annabelle Mullennix of Matteson will be on display from Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 10, during the Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition in the Christopher Art Gallery on[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul University Announces the 2015-16 Season
Offerings include contemporary plays, classics and theatre for young audiences The Theatre School at DePaul University announces the 2015-16 season, featuring two world premieres, reimagined classics, contemporary pieces and engaging entertainment for the whole family. This marks the third year of presenting productions at the school’s new artistic home at[Read More…]
