SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. One Million Degrees (OMD) announces four students from South Suburban College (SSC) who were selected for the 2013-2014 class of OMD scholars. SSC students Brandon Lilly of Glenwood, Brittany Vernon of South Holland, Pamela Watkins of Calumet City, and Hammed Sorunke of Harvey were chosen[Read More…]
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Prairie State College is Part of Pilot Program to Reduce Energy Usage
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) was selected as one of four community colleges in the state participating in the Behavior Change for Energy Efficiency Pilot Program, intended to reduce energy usage through the implementation of energy monitoring and behavior change techniques. The program is funded through a generous[Read More…]
Prairie State College Installs 14th President
Dr. Terri L. Winfree is sworn in as the 14th President of Prairie State College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Terri L. Winfree was installed as the 14th President of Prairie State College (PSC) during a formal ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the college, located at 202[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Highlight Success of STEM Program Critical Mass in Chicago
Five year, $2 million program equipping students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today visited Michele Clark High School to observe the Critical MASS program. Critical MASS is a groundbreaking collaboration in STEM education for the students of Chicago centered on project-based learning,[Read More…]
Paul D’Amato Photography Show Opens at DePaul Art Museum
Paul D’Amato, First Lady of the Garfield Baptist Church, 2008. Pigment print. Courtesy of the artist and Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. The DePaul Art Museum probes complex issues of portraiture and representation across lines of race and community with “We Shall,” a new exhibition of works by[Read More…]
New Art Exhibitions coming to South Suburban College’s Thiel and Dulgar Galleries
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present two exhibitions in galleries on the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. First, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, an exhibition of Saul Aguirre’s art works entitled Discusiones de Niños is[Read More…]
Qatar Entrepreneur Looks to DePaul University in Readiness of 2022 Soccer World Cup
Commemorating the signing of an agreement to bring DePaul MBA degrees to Qatar in preparation for the 2022 Soccer World Cup were Sheikha Maha Faisal Al Thani (left); Sheikh Mohammad Bin Faisal Al Thani; Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, chairman and CEO of Al Faisal Holding; Patricia O’Donoghue, vice[Read More…]
Back to School: What Parents, Teachers and Administrators Need to Know About Drug Education and Zero Tolerance Policies
New Editions of DPA Publications Beyond Zero Tolerance and Safety First Offer Pragmatic Drug Education Strategies and Policies NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. As the school year kicks off, two DPA publications are offering reality-based approaches to drug education and school discipline for parents, teachers and administrators that provide guidance on:[Read More…]
Teacher Involvement in Performance Assessments is Key to Student Achievement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. As states, school districts, and teachers nationwide continue to integrate the Common Core State Standards, or CCSS, into their classrooms, a new report released today by the Center for American Progress recommends new ways to give teachers opportunities to ensure that student work is meeting the[Read More…]
Senator Durbin to Secretary Duncan: Time to Crack Down on For-Profit Medical Schools That Use Offshore Loophole
Bloomberg investigation reveals troubling statistics about foreign medical schools owned by DeVry that qualify for millions in federal funding without US accreditation WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2013. In a letter to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) raised the alarm about foreign medical schools that are not accredited[Read More…]
