Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a New Directions information session for returning adult students on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m., in the Conference Center on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. “At Prairie State College, we understand[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the FCC Vote to Modernize the E-Rate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. Today, the Federal Communications Commission took a first, important step toward realizing our vision of making 21st century classrooms available to every student in America. Preparing our nation’s students with the skills they need to get good jobs and compete with countries around the world will[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce CPS High School Students Earn Record $400 Million in College Scholarships
Amount Given in Scholarship Awards is nearly 28 Times Higher Since District Began Tracking Scholarship Data in SY2004-2005 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced today that CPS high school students have been offered record college scholarship awards of nearly $400 million this past school year – an increase of $133 million[Read More…]
Senators Merkley, Wyden Announce $1.5 Million for Manufacturing and Transportation Center in Albany
Project is estimated to create over 200 new jobs Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Linn Benton Community College has been awarded $1.5 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help create the Advanced Transportation and Technology Center in Albany. This[Read More…]
Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul Receives Funding from Foreclosure Settlement
DePaul’s Institute for Housing Studies awarded funding from foreclosure settlement. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2013. The Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University will receive $500,000 from the Illinois Attorney General’s office to assist statewide efforts to rebuild Illinois communities that have been devastated by the national foreclosure crisis. The award is[Read More…]
Chicago City Council Passes Ordinance to Protect Students from Gun Violence
Increases Gun Penalties Along Safe Passage Routes, Around Schools and Parks CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013. The City Council today approved a measure introduced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to increase penalties for serious weapon and gun-related offenses in “student safety zones” along Safe Passage routes, in schools buses and around schools and[Read More…]
GSU to Host Information Session on Restorative Justice Certificate Program
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2013 – Learn how to earn your Restorative Justice Certificate at Governors State University at a special information session on Thursday, August 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Hall of Honors. Program faculty will be present to talk to prospective students. Classes in this[Read More…]
South Suburban College Joins Southland Partners in Announcing Phase Two of Broadband Initiative in Monee
MONEE, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013 – South Suburban College (SSC) recently participated in a press conference to announce the beginning of the second phase of fiber optic cable installation in the Chicago Southland. Building from the fiber cable constructed along I-57 during the first phase, the project will link schools,[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s Nationally Recognized Musical Theatre Program Adds Dance Concentration
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2013. The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University, known nationally for preparing student actors and singers for professional theatre careers, has added a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree with a dance emphasis. The program is the first of its kind in the Midwest, as well[Read More…]
Morrow Ruetten Named New Dean of the GSU Library
Lydia Morrow Ruetten. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- President Elaine P. Maimon recently announced the appointment of Lydia Morrow Ruetten, Interim Dean of the GSU Library and tenured faculty member, to Dean of the GSU Library. Morrow Ruetten holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Governors[Read More…]
