University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Lorine Skulark Samuels, Chair of the Governors State University (GSU) Board of Trustees and President of Strategic Business Services, Inc., in Flossmoor, was inducted Monday into honorary membership of Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society in business administration. Twenty-seven GSU business students were inducted into Lambda[Read More…]

Peter Schjeldahl. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Peter Schjeldahl, chief art critic for “The New Yorker,” will visit Governors State University in University Park to receive an honorary degree at Spring Commencement and present a guest lecture on art. On Saturday, June 12, Schjeldahl will be the honorary degree recipient[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010.  Delivering remarks at five separate commencement ceremonies this May, President Bill Clinton reminded graduates that their participation in building a better future – not just for themselves but also for our shared world – is essential to the health, education, and stability of future generations. President[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A fifth grade gifted class in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will have the opportunity to connect with World War II veterans in an activity that culminates their studies of World War II in Europe. The students will interview 11 World War II veterans (some of[Read More…]

Springfield, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010.  Only 10 days remain to lock in current College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program prices, as prices will increase June 1, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). “The coming week and a long Memorial Day weekend offer the perfect opportunity to research the advantages[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010.  Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and 22 of his colleagues introduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect students who are (or are perceived to be) lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender  (LGBT) from harassment, bullying, and violence at school. “Kids need to feel safe in their[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2010.  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has announced the Illinois 2009-10 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholars.  This year’s honorees include 1,403 students selected from across the state, including 299 new Byrd Scholars that are eligible to receive a $1,500 college scholarship for each of four years.[Read More…]

Chicago Heigths, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April. Following is a listing by department: EMMAUS Leadership: Katylin Klein of Lansing, Alyse Walker of Flossmoor. Advancement: Brianna Wegrzyn of Chicago Heights. Business: Trey Pritchett of Lansing. Campus Ministry: Lauren Piattoni of St. John,[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Yesterday, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation into law that eliminates the Suburban Cook Country Regional Office of Education in the aftermath of its superintendent being arrested and indicted on 16 counts of official misconduct, theft and misapplication of funds. “When it comes to the vital task of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2010 – 10:55 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow.  Thank you all.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  “Dr. Obama” — I like that.  (Laughter.)  I think I’ll have everybody at home start calling me that.  (Laughter.) Thank you.  I am so honored to help you celebrate[Read More…]