Photo Source: roosevelt.edu CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. The proliferation of charter schools, particularly in areas of declining enrollment and in proximity to schools that have closed, is adding financial stress to Chicago’s financially strapped public school system, a new report co-authored by a Roosevelt University professor shows. Released by Roosevelt Associate[Read More…]
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Celebrate Lady Day on Her 102nd Birthday at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017: The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University presents significant large-scale public art, inspiring visitors to experience art and nature in new and unexpected ways. In a day full of activities on April 7, park Director Geoff Bates takes a new look at Mark[Read More…]
The Theatre School at DePaul University Presents ‘Wig Out!’
The Theatre School at DePaul University will present Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Wig Out!” with director Nathan Singh. (Image by Grip Design) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. The Theatre School at DePaul University will present Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Wig Out!” with director Nathan Singh on the Fullerton Stage, 2350 N. Racine Ave.[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Report Sheds Light on Investment in College Accrediting Agencies
Students walk between classes on a campus in New York on February 1, 2017. AP/Bebeto Matthews Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2017. A new first-of-its-kind analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that the nation’s 12 major college accrediting agencies—gatekeepers to billions of dollars in federal student aid—do not have[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Joins the Simon Wiesenthal Center to Improve Anti-Hate Curriculum for Illinois Students
Governor Rauner at Simon Wiesenthal Center (Source: Illinois.gov) Expanding education for Illinois students to combat hate one prong of Governor’s anti-hate crimes initiative SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2017. Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the State of Illinois will work with the Simon Wiesenthal Center to expand anti-hate education to Illinois students.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Names New Chief Financial Officer
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois is pleased to announce the appointment of Curt Schubert as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Schubert comes to Marian Catholic after having served for over ten years as Chief Financial Officer at The Children’s Place Association, a child welfare organization[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 4th Annual Law Day on May 2nd
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2017. The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their fourth annual Law Day on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in[Read More…]
Governors State University Receives Prestigious National Humanities Grant
Equipping Veterans to Look at War Trauma University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2017: The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), in conjunction with the Veterans Resource Center at Governors State University, has been named one of ten Illinois organizations to receive $100,000 in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding[Read More…]
DePaul University’s Irwin W. Steans Center Adds Community Development Institute
ABCD Institute faculty members engage in a workshop with the institute’s Neighborhood Connections program. (Photo courtesy of Tom O’Briens) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. Drawing upon 30 years of experience and accomplished community engagement, the internationally recognized Asset-Based Community Development Institute has relocated to DePaul University’s Irwin W. Steans Center for[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s VIVID 2017 Showcase to Feature Memorable Solo Performance
Performances by nearly 200 students in the Chicago College of Performing Arts Orchestra and Conservatory Choir to mark Bernstein’s 100th birthday Mark Crayton (Source: roosevelt.edu) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2017. When Roosevelt University voice professor Mark Crayton takes the stage for the annual VIVID showcase at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the[Read More…]
