CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2017. A new online journal project highlighting best essays by Roosevelt University undergraduates for 2017 features the work of two sociology students and a music major. Jazzy Celindro, a junior sociology major from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, writes about coming to understand the importance of personal activism during a[Read More…]
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Senators Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $2.4 Million For Head Start Programs In Central And Southern Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2017. U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families has awarded a total of $2,477,422 to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs at Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation[Read More…]
Prairie State College Christopher Art Gallery Presenting 2017 Graduate Exhibition
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2017. Works of art from eight graduating Prairie State College (PSC) students is on display through Thursday, May 18, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. A reception with the artists is scheduled from 11[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Meets with Chancellor of UIC, Interim President of CSU as State of Illinois Continues to Fail to Fund Higher Education
Meeting comes after public universities across Illinois are downgraded by credit rating agencies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel met yesterday with Michael Amiridis, Chancellor of University of Illinois at Chicago, and Rachel Lindsey, Interim President of Chicago State University, to discuss the impact that the lack of a[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Student and Military Veteran Finds Inspiration for Community Activism from Barack Obama
Roosevelt student Ramuel Figueroa discusses civic engagement with Barack Obama CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2017. Roosevelt University senior Ramuel Figueroa received an early graduation gift in April when he took part in a “Conversation on Civic Engagement” at the University of Chicago with former President Barack Obama. It was a rare opportunity[Read More…]
State Budget Crisis Leads To Tuition Hike At PSC
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The sad news is tuition is going up at Prairie State College because of the state budget crisis. According to a press release from PSC, the Prairie State College Board of Trustees voted during a special meeting this month to raise the tuition for fall 2017, based[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Volunteer Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Offering Free Services
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2017. 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 phonetic reading[Read More…]
Find Your Zen in the Prairie at Governors State University’s Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL – Are you looking for a twist on your fitness routine? How about doing downward dog among sculptural giants outside in the prairie? The renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on the campus of Governors State University (GSU) is the perfect place to roll out your yoga mat and[Read More…]
Governors State University Awards Honorary Degrees to Distinguished Scholar and Journalist
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2017. Two nationally influential leaders who epitomize the values of Governors State University will receive honorary degrees for their lifetime commitment to equity, inclusion, and excellence at the university’s 46th commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 20 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Dr. Shaun R. Harper and[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Students Win Prestigious Real Estate Challenge for 4th Time
Roosevelt real students who won the prestigious 2017 Eisenberg Real Estate Challenge include: (front row, from left); Rose McKeon and Robin Schabes and (back row, from left): Michael Kritzman, Gedeon Dansou, Iryna Auchynnikava and Joseph Copak. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2017. Roosevelt University’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate is pleased to[Read More…]
