CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of its full-time and part-time students. Dean’s List “Our values of learning and excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the college’s mission to empower students to achieve their education and career[Read More…]
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DoD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: DoD News The Defense Department issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients. Effective one year from the date of this change, eligibility to[Read More…]
Radical Liberal Interpretations of the 2nd Amendment Must End
Commentary by Gary Kopycinski Editor & Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Wildly liberal interpretations of the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution must end, forthwith. We must embrace a smart, conservative interpretation of this amendment if we truly cherish freedom. The 2nd Amendment is very simple: A well regulated Militia,[Read More…]
Prairie State College Recognizes SCORE Mentors During 60th Anniversary Celebration
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media During a recent Prairie State College (PSC) 60th Anniversary Community Celebration, PSC President Dr. Terri L. Winfree (center) presented Pioneer Pillar of the Community Awards to Milton Payton (left), Village of University Park Trustee and SCORE mentor; and Carmen Chidichimo (right),[Read More…]
Survey Finds Teen LGBTQ Student-Athletes Overwhelmingly Remain Closeted
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A report analyzing responses of more than 12,000 young people ages 13-17 shows that LGBTQ student-athletes continue to fear discrimination from their very own coaches and teammates — and overwhelmingly choose to remain in the closet. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the University of Connecticut released what[Read More…]
One Million Degrees Student Supports and Volunteer Opportunities Open at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 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…]
Brent Fogt’s “Re Pose” Exhibition at South Suburban College Through August 30
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2018 By: South Suburban College Communications The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition located in the Dulgar Gallery on SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. An exhibition of art works by Brent Fogt titled “Re[Read More…]
The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links Awards “Full-Ride” Scholarships to Three SSC Students
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of the Links presented $15,000 in scholarship funds to South Suburban College students Jasmine Carter (Country Club Hills), Cherise Miskell (Dolton), and Adeline Hodge (South Holland) at the SSC Foundation’s Academic Achievement Reception May[Read More…]
Prairie State College Driving Academy Graduate and Apprentice Plans to Grow Trucking Business
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 By: Prairie State Communications Apprenticeship programs meet the skilled workforce needs of American industry by connecting job seekers looking to learn new skills with employers looking for qualified workers. This results in a workforce with industry-driven training and employers with a competitive edge. Thanks to a[Read More…]
WITS Summer Program in Chicago Public Schools Build Young Readers’ Confidence in Time for First Day of Kindergarten
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2018 By: Allison Ordman When most elementary schools are closing their doors this summer, Chicago’s widest-reaching literacy non-profit WITS (Working In The Schools) will be helping seven CPS schools stay open for an extra five weeks for their summer program. Since 2012, WITS has run the Early Childhood[Read More…]
