From left to right: Kelli Campbell, Adrianna Carr, and Nadia Crawley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Forensics team member Nadia Crawley walked away with five awards at the College of DuPage Tournament held on January 30. This makes over 15 individual awards earned by Crawley this season.[Read More…]
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GSU Alum Honored as ‘Emerging Social Work Leader’
Yolanda Jordan – NASW Illinois Chapter President (left); Chastity Wells-Armstrong (right) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Governors State University social work program graduate has been honored for her skills and dedication by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Illinois Chapter. Chastity Wells-Armstrong received the Emerging Leaders Award this month at an NASW[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Telisa Fears
Telisa Fears is a 10 year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Telisa Fears, a 10-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite classes? English. Long-term goals? Doctorate, writer,[Read More…]
Indiana School Releases 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Indiana School in Matteson School District 162 and located in Park Forest recently released its second quarter honor roll. Straight A 4th gradeIndya GettingsNigea JonesKarl PolkChristopher RappKeara Shannon 5th gradeDevion CochranRae DanielAlana GreyerPreston JonesJacqueline MaldonadoLoren PriceMoriah SouthallTaylor Whitehead 6th gradeMaya CarrellChioma IloegbunamBrelynn LoweryAdam MilneEvelyn PowellJacob Washington High Honor[Read More…]
IEF Invites PSC Students to Apply for Scholarships
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All incoming, current, or returning Prairie State College (PSC) students are encouraged to apply for the Illinois Education Foundation (IEF) 2011-2012 Signature Scholarship Program. Students selected as IEF Scholars benefit from financial assistance, academic support, and professional development opportunities. Students also work with a mentor, a dedicated[Read More…]
Master of Arts Program Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Governors State University College of Education will host information sessions for certified teachers interested in earning a Master of Arts in Reading in an on-campus graduate cohort program beginning in Fall 2011. An optional Bilingual/English Second Language endorsement also will be offered. For convenience, two information[Read More…]
Notre Dame Responds To Criticism Of Response To Sexual Misconduct Complaints
Notre Dame, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The University of Notre Dame released a statement today after criticism in the Chicago Tribune that Notre Dame had been lax in investigating allegations of sexual abuse: In response to criticism directed at the University of Notre Dame for its response to sexual misconduct complaints, the University offers[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on Charter High School in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today broke ground on the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, Chicago’s first charter high school dedicated to preparing students for health science careers. The project will create 160 jobs and is supported by $12 million through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. “By[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Matt Mills
Matt Mills, a 5 year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Matt Mills, an 5-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite class? Statistics. Yes, statistics. Goal in 10[Read More…]
Art Exhibit Reflects Inspiration and Obligation
Painting by Kehinde Wiley entitled “After El Greco’s (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) The Annunciation,” (2009) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Minority Art: Inspiration, Obligation” is the featured exhibit, discussion, and reception at Governors State University in celebration of African American History Month. The event will be held on February 28, from 5:30 to[Read More…]
