Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014.  With a tradition of proven support for veterans, military students and their families, Moraine Valley Community College was presented with the Fall 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education, at a ceremony Wednesday, February 5, at the main campus in Palos Hills. “We salute Moraine Valley[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Barbara Farley, President of Illinois College to discuss higher education issues including reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, making college textbooks more affordable, and student loan reform measures. Durbin also met with representatives from the Federation of Independent[Read More…]

University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – Governors State University is pleased to welcome a new partner to the Dual Degree Program. At a February 3 ceremony, Governors State president Dr. Elaine P. Maimon and Waubonsee Community College president Dr. Christine Sobek, along with other key members of the schools’ administration[Read More…]

University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 – High school seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about the opportunities for first year students at Governors State University on February 17 at 9 a.m. Information will be available about the university’s programs, facilities and campus life, as well as[Read More…]

Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe to speak at DePaul’s School for New Learning CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a Ugandan educator and CNN Hero, will attend the Chicago premiere of “Sewing Hope,” a film that documents her work restoring the lives of women and girls brutalized by Joseph Kony’s rebel army.[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014.  Specialty pharmacy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the healthcare industry, offering exciting opportunities for students with specialty-specific knowledge. As part of its goals to build partnerships with all specialty stakeholders, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) is working with Colleges of Pharmacy to[Read More…]

Feb. 11 public event at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, will present a critical analysis of public school funding in Chicago and Illinois during an education forum on Feb. 11 at DePaul University.(Photo courtesy of Ralph Martire) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWPSF)—February 3, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today the launch of the first annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the House Student App Challenge, for the Second Congressional District. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition is a nationwide event that[Read More…]

O’FALLON, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014—Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Perry Sibby, a senior, took 4th place in the Individual section of the Illinois High School Association ( IHSA) Boys Bowling finals at the St. Clair Bowl Friday. After a first round finish in 8th place among the top 133 high[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2014. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting an Open House for the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) on Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon, in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center.  Successful completion of this non-credit course is[Read More…]