CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015.  The Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at Roosevelt University has appointed senior executives from orchestras around the country to be adjunct faculty members for the University’s unique Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration program.  (Pictured above is the program’s founder, CCPA Dean Henry Fogel). Now[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015.  Yesterday, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Access to Fair Financial Options for Repaying Debt (AFFORD) Act, new legislation that would guarantee all students are able to affordably pay off their student loans by making an income-based repayment option available to all student borrowers. Additionally,[Read More…]

Students need adequate sleep for their health, safety, and academic success Most U.S. middle and high schools start the school day too early. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015.  Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Public Health, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and University address mumps outbreak SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), and McKinley Health Center are recommending students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign receive a booster shot of the[Read More…]

Winning Schools to be Awarded State-of-the-Art Live Positively Fitness Centers SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2015.  Governor Bruce Rauner and Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, announced today the three winning schools that will each receive a state-of-the-art Live PositivelyTM Fitness Center. This multi-million dollar physical fitness[Read More…]

South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting two open houses this week geared towards assisting new and prospective students in getting ready for the fall.  The Child Development Center Open House will be held this Wednesday, August 5th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by[Read More…]

Funds From Exelon Will Support Establishment of Flagship Early Learning Center at Harold Washington Library and Expansion to Fourteen Branches Across the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined this morning by Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Brian Bannon at the Albany Park Library branch to announce a[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that Prairie State College and Kankakee Community College have been awarded multi-year federal grants to provide support services aimed at increasing the graduation rates of first-generation and low-income students. Prairie State College will receive $220,000, while Kankakee Community College was awarded[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015.  Current Prairie State College (PSC) student and General Education (GED)® graduate Peter Brassea was the guest speaker during the 2015 GED Graduation and Certified Production Technician Safety Certificate Recognition Ceremony recently held on campus. More than 20 students were recognized during the event. PSC offers free[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015.  The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education (GED®) and Spanish GED Preparation, beginning Monday, Aug. 31, at the PSC Adult Training and Outreach Center (ATOC), located on the main campus at 202 S.[Read More…]