John Ahern CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. For the second time, John Ahern, an accounting educator at DePaul University, was selected to be a Fulbright Scholar in Russia. This time he will spend approximately five months teaching financial accounting and auditing courses to Russian college students at Kazan Federal University. “It[Read More…]
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Rep. Schakowsky Announces 2013 High School Winner of the Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced the Illinois 9th district’s winners of the 2013 “An Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition.” This year’s competition drew entries from 42 students and 18 area high schools. “The Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition is one of my favorite annual events because[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Information Session on Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013 – Learn how to earn your Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in School Psychology at Governors State University at a special informational open house on Friday, May 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., in room G227. Classes in this new degree program will begin in the[Read More…]
141 Students from Across the Country Named 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the 49th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. “Presidential Scholars demonstrate the accomplishments that can be made when students challenge themselves, set the highest standards, and[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Brings Home Gold in Regional Tournament
PSC President Eric Radtke (far left) congratulates speech team members (from second from left) Jasmine Ross, Liz Rossi, Sarah Hill, and Nicholas Williams for their recent successes in the Phi Rho Pi Region 4 Speech Tournament at Elgin Community College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC)[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Holds Roundtable on College Affordability at the College of DuPage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth held a Roundtable on College Affordability with administrators and students from local colleges at the College of DuPage. The institutions represented included the College of DuPage, Harper College, Elgin Community College, Roosevelt University, and DeVry Institute. The interest rate on many student loans[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces 14th President
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees has selected Terri Winfree, Ph.D., to serve as the college’s 14th president. The announcement was made following the board’s April board meeting on Tuesday, April 30. She will start her new position as PSC president on May 19,[Read More…]
Recyclable Caps and Gowns Further Roosevelt University’s Green Mission
(Pictured above, left, Cherise Johsnon, (BS, ’13) wears the new undergraduate cap and gown. At right, Natalie Henry (MPA, ’13) shows off the cap and gown for master’s degree candidates). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. Graduation at Roosevelt University is getting a new look thanks to Roosevelt University Registrar Sheila Coffin and[Read More…]
DePaul’s College of Education Celebrates 50 Years of Shaping Educators
Paul Zionts, dean, College of Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. When DePaul’s College of Education began 50 years ago, it only offered one degree — in elementary education. Today the college prepares counselors, special education teachers, principals and education policymakers for jobs in today’s academic world through its six undergraduate[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Surprises Outstanding Teacher By Presenting Golden Apple Foundation Award
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. This morning, Mayor Emanuel surprised Elizabeth Copper, a teacher at Lindblom Math & Science Academy, by presenting her with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. Copper was nominated for the award along with 510 other teachers from across Illinois and is one of only 10[Read More…]
