Ann Arbor, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2010 – 11:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Laughter.) It is great to be here in the Big House — (applause) — and[Read More…]
Schools
Top 3 Finalists Announced for Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. The White House and the Department of Education announced today the top three finalists of the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. The top three finalists, in no particular order are: Clark Montessori Jr. & Sr. High School in Cincinnati, OH Kalamazoo Central[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Charter Schools Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. Our Nation’s future depends on the education we provide to our sons and daughters, and charter schools across America serve as laboratories for education. Ideas developed and tested by charter schools have unlocked potential in students of every background and are driving reform throughout many school[Read More…]
Durbin Announces a Nearly $1 Million FEMA Grant for Fire Prevention and Safety Research at University of Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded a $999,801 grant to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for fire prevention and safety research. “Our[Read More…]
IL High Schools To Host ‘Decision Day 2010’ Events
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2010. At eight high schools in five cities throughout the state, students and faculty will be participating in Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC) “Decision Day” festivities over the next month. The events honor graduating high school seniors and their decision to continue their education. Through a partnership between[Read More…]
5,000 Eligible Students Denied MAP As Of April 22 Due To Lack of Funds
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced that it has received 5,074 eligible Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant applications in the four days since the agency began denying eligible applicants due to lack of funds; award announcements were suspended starting Monday, April 19. Students who were eligible[Read More…]
Statewide Nursing Honor Society Modeled After PSC Program
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) founded the first nursing honor society for community colleges, and now others are following in the college’s footsteps. The Illinois Organization of Associate Degree Nursing has established a statewide honor society modeled after the PSC Nursing Honorary Society. This is the first statewide[Read More…]
Earth Day at Prairie State
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College Brandon Wood, of Homewood,(left) and Vince Truise, of Sauk Village, (center) work on their wind turbine with Professor Lee Anne Burrough (right) as part of the college’s Earth Day events. (Photo supplied)
Graduate Business Program Information Session at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Learn about the many graduate programs offered in the College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University at an information session on Saturday May 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the Cafeteria Annex. Faculty members and advisors will be available to discuss the Masters[Read More…]
PSC Forensics Team Closes a Successful Season
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The last month has been a busy one for the Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics team. The team travelled more than 2,250 miles, competed in three tournaments, and took home nine awards, including two tournament championship wins. "Our team represented PSC very well at the tournaments during[Read More…]
