Following calls from Senator Durbin, Illinois Board of Higher Education bans for-profit Corinthian College from marketing to and enrolling Illinois students WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today praised the decisive action taken by the Illinois Board of Higher Education which ordered Corinthian Colleges – owner of[Read More…]
Schools
New Directions for Returning Adults Information Session Scheduled at Prairie State College on August 12
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a New Directions information session for returning adult students from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the Conference Center on the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The event is designed to[Read More…]
South Suburban College Approved for New Manufacturing Certificate Program
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) was notified in a letter last week from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) of their approval for a new Manufacturing Basics 16-hour Certificate, effective immediately. SSC plans to roll out the new credit program at the start of the fall[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City To Receive Federal Funds To Help At-Risk Youth
More than 3,100 students will be reached during the 2014-15 school year for Becoming a Man and Match programs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued the below statement following President Barack Obama’s announcement on Monday that the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the University of Chicago[Read More…]
Prairie State College Dean Kim Marisa Kunce Earns CMPI Certification
Kim Marisa Kunce. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kim Marisa Kunce, dean of adult education at Prairie State College, recently completed an intensive two-year training as a Certified Manager in Program Improvement (CMPI). This national certification makes her a member of an elite group of professional managers in the adult[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced the 4th quarter honor roll for the 2013-2014 school year. Following are those receiving top honors, beginning with students from Park Forest: Park Forest: Savannah Altman, Briana Banks, McKayla Brzeszkewicz, Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Keyara Hampton, Kennedy Horton, Malak Kidd, Tony Kurth,[Read More…]
Governors State University’s To Hold ‘Admitted Student Day’ For Accepted Freshmen
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will hold Admitted Student Day Wednesday, July 16, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. to give accepted freshman an opportunity to learn more about what going to school at GSU would be like. Admitted Student Day offers freshman already accepted to GSU a chance[Read More…]
Governors State University to Hold Undergraduate Open House Saturday, July 12
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will hold an open house for freshman and transfer students Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The open house will be an opportunity for students to see the campus; learn about the learning communities that foster civic engagement, global citizenship and sustainability; get a[Read More…]
DePaul University Art Museum Exhibitions to Feature Chicago Architecture, Illustrate Political Expression
DePaul Art Museum opens new exhibitions July 10 Using modified IKEA products, the Linear Accelerator by Jeff Carter was built using an electric motor and light fixtures. The sculpture exhibition is one of two shows coming to the DePaul Art Museum July 10. (Image courtesy of Jeff Carter) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 3,[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Blunt Introduce Bill to Protect Work College Scholarships from the IRS
Blackburn College in Illinois Spent $25K on Audit Due to Ambiguous Tax Provision; Bill Would Protect Scholarships for More Than 5,000 Students Who Attend Work Colleges WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) this week introduced legislation to protect Work Colleges and their students’ scholarships[Read More…]
