CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2014. More than 200 vintage and distinctive photographs of Roosevelt University from its pioneering days to the present are featured in a new history book, appropriately titled Roosevelt University. Compiled and written by University Historian Lynn Weiner and Archivist Laura Mills, Roosevelt University is part of a series[Read More…]
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DePaul University Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
DePaul University is a recipient of the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Among DePaul’s Vision 2018 goals is to foster diversity and inclusion by strengthening campuswide diversity and building a vibrant university community. Helping in that commitment are college diversity and inclusion[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: CFPB Lawsuit Should Be The End Of The Road For Corinthian Colleges
Senator says Department of Education should follow lead of states like Illinois that have banned new enrollments at Everest, Heald and WyoTech schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) – author of legislation that would improve coordination between federal agencies that oversee the for-profit college industry –[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues For-Profit Corinthian Colleges for Predatory Lending Scheme
Bureau Seeks More than $500 Million In Relief For Borrowers of Corinthian’s Private Student Loans WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued for-profit college chain Corinthian Colleges, Inc. for its illegal predatory lending scheme. The Bureau alleges that Corinthian lured tens of thousands of students[Read More…]
Family and Friends Weekend at Governors State University October 9 – 12
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Governors State University is hosting its 1st Annual Family and Friends Weekend on October 9 -12, 2014. Students, their families, alumni and friends of the university are invited to attend a weekend filled with family-oriented events and entertainment. There is something for everyone. The[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon At Ravenswood Elementary School Playground
“Green Not Gray” Playground Renovation Promotes Sustainability and Creates Urban Oasis Play Area Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon At Ravenswood Elementary School Playground. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel cut the ribbon today at Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) Ravenswood Elementary School playground. The[Read More…]
Conference on Understanding Mental Health Being Held at Prairie State College on October 23
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2014. Mental illness is very prevalent today, impacting people of all ages. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five American adults faces a mental health issue, one in 10 young people has grappled with a period of major depression, and one[Read More…]
Former President of Brazil Delivers Distinguished Lecture at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. By: Erica Masini Addressing a full house of students, professors and consular representatives on Sept. 11, former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso issued a challenge during Roosevelt University’s 21st Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Lecture. He called for citizens to actively participate in the revitalization and[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts AWE Weekend October 25 and 26, 2014
(Graphic supplied) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholicis offering a unique learning opportunity for academically talented students in grades 5 through 8. In collaboration with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, the Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) program provides challenging, hands-on, in-depth exploration for those passionate about the subjects of (Materials Science[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Education to Celebrate National Adult and Family Literacy Week September 22-26
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) will be celebrating National Adult and Family Literacy Week from September 22 through September 26. The week is in recognition of the growing need to address the needs of the adults who need assistance in learning the English language, working to[Read More…]
