(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College Foundation is presenting the art exhibit “Evocative,” Jan. 7 through 30, in the Christopher Art Gallery on the Chicago Heights campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. There will be an artists’ reception from 4:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 10.[Read More…]
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State Champ Returns to MCHS: Alum Jerry Verde ’95 Tabbed as Marian Catholic’s 7th Football Coach
Former Spartan Jerry Verde ’95 (left) will succeed Dave Mattio ’66 as Marian Catholic seventh head football coach.(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With a football program rich in tradition and playing in one of the most competitive conferences in Illinois (East Suburban Catholic Conference), Marian Catholic is seeking a quick[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Investment in Early Childhood Education in Illinois
$45 Million Investment to Expand and Improve Vital Education Services in Communities Across Illinois CICERO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined students, families and teachers to announce $45 million for vital improvements to early childhood education facilities in high-need communities across Illinois. The 14 Early Childhood Construction Grants (ECCG)[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims December 18, 2012 ‘Colby Burnett Day’
Honors Burnett’s outstanding performance on Jeopardy! CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following proclamation. WHEREAS, in 1832, Abraham Lincoln commented on the importance of education by stating “I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $1 Million Investment in Learning Gardens Located at CPS Schools Through NATO Legacy Funds
New Investment Supports 60 School Learning Gardens at CPS Schools Across the City, Providing Students With Hands-On Nutrition and Science Education Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that $1 million in NATO legacy funds will support the development of learning gardens at 60 Chicago Public Schools (CPS)[Read More…]
Last Days to Purchase College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Contracts at 2011 Rates
Rates increase January 1 for program that makes college costs more manageable for Illinois families CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2012. Families of Illinois college-bound children have only until December 31 to invest in a College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition plan at 2011 rates before contract prices increase four percent on January 1,[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Exam Procedures for Student Loans
CFPB Examiners to Verify that Student Lenders are Following the Law WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2012. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published the procedures it will use in examining student lenders. The Student Lending Examination Procedures are an extension of the CFPB’s General Supervision and Examination Manual and will[Read More…]
New Directions for Returning Adults Information Session Scheduled at PSC Jan. 15
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a New Directions information session for returning adult students on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, 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 that[Read More…]
PSC Nursing Faculty Member Receives Fellowship Award
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Linda Zroskie, Prairie State College (PSC) associate professor nursing has received a 2013 Nurse Educator Fellowship Award from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). The competitive award recognizes well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in nursing. The award is an incentive[Read More…]
Prairie State College Recognized for Being Green
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2012. Prairie State College recently was named a Bronze Level Compact School by the Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council (GGCC) within the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact program. PSC fulfilled all the requirements of the Bronze Level which included endorsing a written statement acknowledging support for sustainability, designating[Read More…]
