CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of[Read More…]
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Governors State University President Speaks out on Proposed Budget Cuts
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2015. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget includes a 31.5 percent across-the-board cut in appropriations to Illinois public universities. For Governors State University, this equates to a $7.8 million decrease in state funding, which GSU President Elaine P. Maimon said would negatively impact students, programs,[Read More…]
DePaul University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’
The DePaul University Opera Theatre will present Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at the historic Merle Reskin Theatre, located at 60 E Balbo Drive. The opera premiers March 13 and offers a second and final performance March 15. (Image provided by the School of Music) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. The DePaul University[Read More…]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at DREAM 2015
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2015. Good morning! Thank you for that warm welcome! I’d like to thank Robin, for that wonderful introduction. I think she is the perfect example of why this convening and your work is so important. Let’s give another round of applause for Robin—what an amazing student. I[Read More…]
Doing Business in Latin America Workshop at Governors State University on March 27
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. A free workshop on Doing Business in Latin America will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Governors State University. Business and trade leaders from Brazil, Colombia and Panama will help you understand the opportunities and challenges in these markets[Read More…]
Allied Health & Career Programs Open House Coming to South Suburban College on March 5
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2015. South Suburban College will be hosting an Allied Health & Career Programs Open House on Thursday, March 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Main Campus in South Holland. Instructors and students will be on hand to answer questions about[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders at University of Iowa to Propose Cutting College Tuition in Half
IOWA CITY, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), appearing tonight at the University of Iowa, will call for a fundamental change in national priorities so that college tuition at public universities and colleges is cut in half. His proposal calls for an $18 billion boost in federal[Read More…]
Satirist George Saunders to Appear at DePaul University
Author to headline 24-hour public reading Author George Saunders will headline a 24-hour celebration of his work, hosted by the DePaul University Humanities Center June 2-3, 2105. (Photo by Chloe Aftel) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Bestselling author and humorist George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration of his work at[Read More…]
Rich East Student Earns Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Sarah Abbott, a senior at Rich East High School in Park Forest, has earned a prestigious Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship award, and will attend Purdue University in the fall. She is enrolled as Management undecided and plans to concentrate in Information Systems. The scholarship is[Read More…]
Scholarship Applications for Park Forest Students Available Now
Completed Applications Due March 31 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Scholarship applications for Park Forest students are available now. Four students will receive scholarship awards from the Village of Park Forest — three students will receive the Park Forest Scholarship in the amount of $500 and one student will receive[Read More…]
