CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2018 By: Lorene Yue A recognized leader in the hospitality industry will serve as dean for DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business. Provost Marten denBoer named Misty Johanson as dean of the college, which has programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. Johanson currently[Read More…]
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UChicago, Obama Foundation Announce Program for Emerging Leaders from Around the World (Videos)
Master’s program at Harris and foundation-led activities to help leaders impact their communities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: University of Chicago Media The Obama Foundation and the University of Chicago on Feb. 28 announced the Obama Foundation Scholars Program, a new program at the Harris School of Public Policy to support[Read More…]
South Suburban College Announces 2017-2018 Annual Faculty Appreciation Awards
All nominations must be received by Friday, March 30, 2018 South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Gina Mrozek The Faculty Development Committee is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Faculty Appreciation Awards. Please take a few minutes to fill out a nomination ballot in recognition of the excellent service you[Read More…]
Annual Networking Event for Men of Color at Prairie State College on March 22
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 – The Male Success Initiative (MSI) program at Prairie State College (PSC) will host its 12th annual “Ties That Bind” event from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018, in the PSC Conference Center on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]
4 From Marian Catholic Qualify For $193,000 In Art Scholarships
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The best 1,000 student artists from approximately 125+ Illinois high schools will converge to showcase their art and vie for more than $43,000,000 in college scholarships at the 5th annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). Courtney Harris, ’19 – Hazel Crest, IL, Devin Tonks, ’19 – Munster, IN,[Read More…]
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act
Reps. Robin Kelly’s and Mike Simpson’s bill encourages early care in underserved communities WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: James Lewis Last night, the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act (H.R. 2422), co-authored by Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and[Read More…]
‘Pen & Ink’ Exhibit Opens on March 1 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Pen & Ink’ exhibit will open on Thursday, March 1 at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The exhibit will run through March 24. Juror, Kate Lewis, has selected pieces that highlight the variety of ways artists utilize pen and ink.[Read More…]
Feds Charge 9 With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced the return of a 19-count indictment against 9 individuals for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and other offenses. According to the Indictment, the following individuals were charged as follows: Teddia Caldwell a/k/a Teddy, 42, of Gary,[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Gets 120 Months For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Fort Wayne man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, earning him 120 months in federal prison, the Department of Justice reports. Marco A. Garcia, 31, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced before Chief Judge Theresa L. Springmann on his plea of guilty to the charge[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Park Forest Area to Host Village Presidents/Mayors’ Forum on March 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown Please join the League of Women Voters Park Forest Area (LWVPFA) for its Village Presidents & Mayors’ Forum on Tuesday, March 13. The Forum, which is open to the public, will be held at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard[Read More…]
