Congratulates Recent Finalists Alia Abiad and Pranav Sivakumar CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today congratulated Illinois’ recent finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for their achievements as representatives of the state. Alia Abiad, an eighth grader at McClure Junior High School in Western Springs, recently returned from the[Read More…]
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Dozens of Higher Education Institutions, Organizations Endorse Legislation Introduced by Sen. Warren and Senate Colleagues to Refinance Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and her colleagues in the Senate have received dozens of endorsements through petitions and letters in support of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act introduced on May 6, 2014, which would allow those with outstanding student loan debt to refinance[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Let Students Refinance Their Loans At Lower Interest Rates
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. The dream of a fair shot at an affordable college education has become a long shot for too many, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today during a press conference with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senate Democratic Leadership. Durbin urged Congressional Republicans to back the Bank[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Jazz Professor Wins Award for Best Live Performance Album
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Paul Wertico, a professor of jazz at Roosevelt University and a member of the Chicago- based trio of Wertico Cain & Gray, has won top honors from the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Live Performance category for the album Sound Portraits. Known for championing original[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation Ensuring Students in all Illinois High Schools Have CPR and AED Training
New Law to Provide Secondary Students with Life-Saving Skills in Case of an Emergency NORMAL–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill that will require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training for students in all Illinois high schools. The Governor was joined by the Laman[Read More…]
Marian Student Receives The Gates Millennium Scholarship
Sofia Salgado, Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When 8th grade graduation neared for Chicago Heights resident, Sofia Salgado, the thought of going to High School, let alone Marian Catholic High School, was an extreme fear. Sofia, who only learned English through 3rd grade, came from a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Continues Push to Properly Fund Education in Illinois
Urges Critical Investment in Education to Give Every Child the Opportunity for Success CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today visited students and teachers at the Jane Addams Elementary School in Chicago to continue his push to properly fund education in Illinois. In March, Governor Quinn proposed an honest and[Read More…]
New Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program Open Houses Coming to South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. South Suburban College’s Health Professions Department will be hosting two Open Houses in June for their exciting new Speech Language Pathology Assistant program piloting in the Fall 2014 Semester. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SPA) educational program prepares individuals to work in a health or[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Expanding Access to 6,000 Community College Students to Proven Program that Helps Students Graduate from Community College
CCC’s Partnership with One Million Degrees is Part of Larger Effort to Ensure Students at All Seven City Colleges Complete and Move on to Further College and Careers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 30, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the expansion of a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago and One Million Degrees[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Passes Amendment on National Security Training Grants to Predominately Black Schools
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2014. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the 2014 & 2015 Intelligence Authorization Act, which included an amendment by Congresswoman Robin Kelly aimed at preparing students at predominately black colleges and universities for careers in national security and intelligence. Kelly’s bipartisan amendment to H.R. 4681 allows the[Read More…]
