Southland College Prep Charter High School’s new mascot—an Eagle—joins with Homer Thomas ( l.) Athletic Director, and Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO (third from left) in congratulating sophomores Perry Sibby and Morgan Brown who display the Southland College Prep jackets they earned for being named “Outstanding Performers” of the year during[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic’s Greg Bimm Receives Honorary Doctorate
Doctor Greg Bimm. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) "Having made significant contribution to the music education profession as evidenced by his outstanding creative achievement, scholarship and leadership, Greg Bimm is hereby recognized by Vandercook College of Music, and we have conferred on him the Degree of Doctor of Music Education Honoris Causa." Chicago[Read More…]
Marian Honors Students of the Month for April/May
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April and May 2012. The following is a listing by department: Advancement: Eric Grossi ’12 of Steger, Christine DiLuia ’13 of Flossmoor, Nicole Stevenson ’13 of Homewood, Adriana Valedon ’12 of Flossmoor. Attendance: Kendyl Todd[Read More…]
Governors State Awarding Honorary Doctorates to Charles Lotton, Laurens Grant
Lauren Grant and Charles Lotton. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will award honorary doctorates to renowned glass artist Charles Lotton and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Laurens Grant. For the first time, GSU will host two ceremonies on a single day, May 19. Lotton, of Crete, will[Read More…]
Forest Trail Helps Students Address Every-day Challenges
Durriyyah Kemp of the University Illinois Extension in Cook County discussed bullying and why people bully when she met with students during the PEACE Summit at Forest Trail. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Pre-teens and early teens are confronted by challenges every day that could adversely affect their success in school. To equip[Read More…]
Screening at GSU Family Development Center
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University is opening its doors for tours, information, and pre-enrollment screening for pre-kindergarteners. Parents and their three to five year-old children are invited to visit the FDC on June 6, 7, 12, and 13, from 9 a.m. to 2[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Surprises Outstanding Teacher with Golden Apple Award
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today surprised Elizabeth Luna, a kindergarten teacher at Murray Language Academy, with a 2012 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The governor presented the award, which is one of the education community’s most prestigious, during National Teacher Appreciation Week. As part of[Read More…]
Governors State Offers New Online MBA Supply Chain Management Program
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Beginning in the Spring 2013 semester, the College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University will offer a fully online, accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Supply Chain Management. The Supply Chain Management MBA provides tomorrow’s executives with the strong business[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — National Charter Schools Week, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2012. As a Nation, we share a responsibility to provide our children with a world-class education. By keeping our young people engaged in learning, we help them develop the skills and values that will not only guide them in life, but also prepare them to thrive in[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability
Arlington, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2012 – 11:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Generals! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Well, let me first of all say, following Amirah is kind of tough. (Laughter.) She is really good. Give her a big round of applause for the great introduction. (Applause.) There are a couple of[Read More…]
