The University of Oregon’s Historic Hayward Field will be the home of the NCAA Track and Field Championships for each of the next eight years. EUGENE, Oregon –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013.  The University of Oregon’s Historic Hayward Field will be the home of the NCAA Track and Field Championships for each[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013.  Before serious trouble began, Saleen Graham, 43, had an elevator speech in which she introduced herself as someone who understood the international real estate scene, working with developers for years in Central America. As the single mother of three prepares to cross the stage of the Auditorium[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013.  Joe Segal, founder of Chicago’s Jazz Showcase, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater, Roosevelt University, on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. A Roosevelt student between 1947 and 1957, Segal, 87, began presenting jazz shows for the[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013.  When Sheree Williams walks across the stage for her master’s degree in early childhood education on Friday, she will become the 85,000 student to graduate from Roosevelt University. Now in its 68th year, the University will recognize Williams as its 85,000 graduate during a Commencement ceremony being[Read More…]

William “Bill” Kusack, a managing director at JPMorgan Capital Corporation, is the newest member of DePaul University’s board of trustees. Kusack earned an MBA in finance in 1978 from DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. (Photo by Andy Goodwin) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. DePaul University has elected William “Bill” Kusack to[Read More…]

On First Year Anniversary of the Arts Education Plan, 45 Schools will Receive Funding for Art Learning Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced yesterday that, as part of the CPS Arts Education Plan, 45 schools will receive funding for art learning opportunities. “These funds[Read More…]

Legislation Will Reform Disclosure and Servicing Standards for Both Federal and Private Student Loans WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was joined by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) yesterday in introducing legislation to ensure struggling student loan borrowers are treated fairly and understand[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. The South Suburban College Basketball Program is hosting “Kid’s Day” for their home matchups this Saturday, December 14, 2013.  The Lady Bulldogs will play Cincinnati State at 2:30 p.m. followed by the #1 ranked Bulldogs vs. Joliet Junior College at 5:00 p.m.  All kids[Read More…]

Five-Year Plan Calls for Creating a Pipeline for Computer Science in Elementary School and for every High School to Offer a Computer Science Pathway CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2013.  On the first day of Computer Science Education Week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CEO Barbara Byrd Bennett announced the most comprehensive K-12 computer[Read More…]

In 18 months, the City, CPS, and the Kitchen Community Achieved its Goal of Installing 100 Learning Gardens Across the City to Provide Students with Hands-On Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities Mayor Emanuel joins CPS students at the installation of the 100th learning garden. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka // City[Read More…]