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LaTanya Allen

South Suburban College Alumna Finds Success in Legal Field

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2018 Source: SSC Communications LaTanya Allen, who in 2010 earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Court Reporting/Verbatim Technology Program at South Suburban College (SSC), was recently sworn in as President of the Mississippi Court Reporters Association, making her the third African-American to[Read More…]

South Suburban College

South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2018 Contact: Raylynn Stokes South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of[Read More…]

Doris Rusch DePaul University

DePaul Video Game Designer Says Medium Can Provide Outlet for Empathy, Dialogue and Increased Self-awareness

DePaul University’s Doris Carmen Rusch works to create social and personal change through gaming CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2018 Contact: Russell Dorn Video games can be used for more than just entertainment, they can also help raise awareness for mental illness and diseases, said Doris C. Rusch, an associate professor of game[Read More…]

Second City Chicago

The Second City and DePaul University to Offer Degrees in Comedy Filmmaking

DePaul collaborates with world’s largest school of improvisation CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contacts: Kristin Claes Mathews and Marilyn Cox DePaul University today announced a collaboration designed to expand comedy education. Starting in fall 2018, DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts will offer comprehensive new undergraduate and graduate degrees in comedy filmmaking: Master[Read More…]

The Cat in the Hat

Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to Present Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’

Special performance May 6 for children with autism and sensory sensitivities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Meghan Hughes Bright lights, loud noises and shushes from the audience can make the theatre an unwelcoming place for children with sensory sensitivities. To soften those challenges, The Theatre School at DePaul University is offering[Read More…]

Chloe Orlando

Controversial Bathroom Law Spawns DePaul University Play on Gender Identity

‘Growing Up Blue’ opens May 18 at The Theatre School at DePaul University CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 Contact: Lorene Yue  When North Carolina defined gender access to public bathrooms in 2016, people protested, corporations yanked expansion plans in the state, sports organizations canceled tournaments and celebrities boycotted. Chloë Orlando, a student[Read More…]

Erick Middleton, football coach, Marian Catholic

Alum, Veteran Assistant Erick Middleton To Head Football Program At Marian Catholic

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Marian Catholic continues to rebuild its football program toward a consistent IHSA playoff contender, the Spartans will turn to one of their own to lead the charge, the school announced Thursday afternoon. Class of 1998 alum Erick Middleton will serve as Marian’s ninth football coach. An[Read More…]

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