Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While the Rich East doors may have closed, the campus may give birth to a new, state-of-the-art career and technical center serving the south suburbs. The possibility of a new vocational and career center, the Southland Career & Technical Education Center, (SCTEC) is being promoted by a[Read More…]
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John Chambers-Thigpen of Park Forest Makes the 2021 Fall Lewis University’s Dean’s List
Romeoville, IL-(ENEWSPF)- John Chambers-Thigpen of Park Forest, IL, was recently honored by Lewis University. Chambers-Thigpen is studying Business Administration at Lewis University and made the 2021 Fall Dean’s List. Just over 1,400 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean’s List for the 2021 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum[Read More…]
Kortni Robinson Makes Carthage College Dean’s List for Fall 2021
Kenosha, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Carthage College has named Kortni Robinson from Park Forest to its dean’s list for academic excellence during the fall 2021 semester. Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. Kortni Robinson[Read More…]
Caleb Peacock Named to Wheaton College Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester
Wheaton, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Wheaton College student, Caleb Peacock of University Park, IL, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the[Read More…]
Sydnie Wilson of Park Forest Named to Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sydnie Wilson of Park Forest, IL was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2021 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester[Read More…]
Joens Named to Fall ’21 Dean’s List
Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The office of Central Methodist University provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Nearly 1,000 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. Alan Harold[Read More…]
IARSS Survey: Five Years of Data Show Teacher Shortage Problem Worsening
Future More Challenging Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five years after its debut, Illinois’ pre-eminent study finds the statewide teacher shortage problem continues to grow – accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic – and school districts overwhelmingly expect it to get even worse in the near future. The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of[Read More…]
Kayla Caffey of Park Forest Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree
Lincoln, NE-(ENEWSPF)- Kayla Alexis Caffey of Park Forest was among 1,316 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises Dec. 17 and 18 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Caffey earned a Master of Arts from the Office of Graduate Studies. The graduates are from 41 countries, 43[Read More…]
Spartan Product Nick Lopez To Serve As 10th Football Coach at Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seeking to build on his success as a Spartan athlete and a sterling reputation as an assistant coach and program builder, Nick Lopez will take over the reins as head football coach at Marian Catholic High School. Serving most recently as Offensive Coordinator in his current four-year[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Earns Awards at Recent Tournaments
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team has earned several awards in recent tournaments, including first place in Novice Persuasive Speaking. On Saturday, October 16, the team competed at the McHenry County College Crystal Clear Tournament and earned fourth place in the Individual Event Sweepstakes. PSC student[Read More…]
