CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media Fall 2018 registration is open at Prairie State College (PSC), and the schedule brings exciting opportunities for musicians to join one of the various ensembles the college offers during the semester. The Wind Ensemble, directed by music educator Phil Crews, performs[Read More…]
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Meet Jessica & Michelle: GSU Celebrates International Day of Friendship
Friends Changing the World One Relationship at a Time University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a story from Governors State University celebrating the United Nations International Day of Friendship. The two women highlighted arrived together as students at GSU. This is their story. At first glance, they look like sisters. But[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Baseball Players Contend in Annual Classic at Sox Park
Chicago Heights, Ill. (July 25, 2018) – Marian Catholic baseball players took the opportunity to play in an annual classic game at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Double Duty Classic (DDC). The Chicago White Sox hold the event to celebrate the history and tradition of Negro League baseball in Chicago while also promoting the[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Tuition-Free ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Courses and Saturday Classes this Fall
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education, and High School Equivalency courses in fall 2018. Classes begin Monday, August 27. Registration is required and will be held at PSC[Read More…]
Prairie State College Alumna Finds Her Passion after Retirement
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media While she has been enjoying life and traveling since retiring, Christina Holston, a 1990 Prairie State College (PSC) graduate, says her daily life isn’t all about relaxation. Holston says has always had an interest in history, particularly local history. Since she[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Summer Student Trips in the U.S. and Beyond
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After school let out in June, three groups from Marian Catholic High School set out on big adventures aiming to conquer different parts of the world. From Yellowstone National Park, to Costa Rica, to Appalachia – Marian Catholic summer student trips provided the experience of a lifetime.[Read More…]
Countdown Begins for Launch of NASA Mission Named after UChicago Prof. Eugene Parker (Video)
Pioneering astrophysicist plans to become first person to watch his namesake spacecraft launch CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2018 By: Louise Lerner On Aug. 6, the launch window opens for NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to begin its journey to the corona of the sun, a mission that will bring a spacecraft closer to the[Read More…]
One Book, One Marian: School-Wide Summer Reading At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School started a brand-new reading initiative this summer called One Book, One Marian, an opportunity to engage and enlighten Marian Catholic students and staff, cultivating a sense of community through reading. The initiative also aims to unite the Marian Catholic community together in reflection and[Read More…]
Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., Named Incoming South Suburban College President
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The South Suburban College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., the incoming President of South Suburban College. Dr. Stokes will be the first woman President in SSC’s history. Stokes, currently serving as Vice[Read More…]
One Million Degrees Launching Comprehensive Scholarship Program at South Suburban College This Fall
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of[Read More…]
