WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013. President Obama today named 102 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense Education Activity. The educators will[Read More…]
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State Trade and Export Promotion Seminar Held Successfully at GSU
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–December 20, 2013 – The Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) Seminar was held at Governors State University earlier this month. The event was hosted by the SBDC Illinois International Trade Center at Governors State University and the State of Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment. It[Read More…]
Last Chance to Contribute to South Suburban College Foundation 2013 Scholarship Donor Drive
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2013 Scholarship Donor Drive is nearing its end. The SSCF is seeking year-end giving from all donors to help make a difference in the lives of residents seeking their college education. This support provides scholarship assistance each year to[Read More…]
Register for Spring Classes at South Suburban College
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2013. Open Registration for the Spring 2014 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is currently in progress. Spring classes begin Monday, January 13, 2014. SSC will be closed for Holiday Break from December 24, 2013, through January 1, 2014. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, January[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Chicago Campus to Welcome Prospective Students During February 15 Visit Day
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. For students in their junior or senior year of high school, college is right around the corner. To help those students and their parents get a start on college planning, Roosevelt University is holding a visit day on Saturday, February 15. “Our visit day is a great[Read More…]
ACLU Files Complaint Against Carnegie Mellon for Poor Response to Student Sexual Assault
PHILADELPHIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint today against Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for failing to protect a student after concluding that her abusive ex-girlfriend violated its sexual assault policy. The student, who wishes to remain anonymous, ended her abusive relationship following numerous incidents of[Read More…]
Have You Made Your New Year’s Resolution? Become an Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutor at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Calls on Financial Institutions to Publicly Disclose Campus Financial Agreements
Bureau Finds a Continued Decline in College Credit Card Agreements WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2013. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) called on financial institutions to publicly disclose agreements with colleges and universities to market debit, prepaid, and other products to students. Currently, institutions only make these disclosures about college[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Open House at Oak Forest Campus
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2013. South Suburban College will be hosting an Open House for its Paralegal Program on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center. Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow 18%[Read More…]
2013 GSU Lincoln Laureate Honored
Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, President of GSU congratulates Ricca Louissaint, GSU Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Each year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln[Read More…]
