Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- American Civil Liberties Union (#ACLU) Executive Director Anthony D. Romero issued the following statement on the firing of FBI Director James Comey: “The independence of the FBI director is meant to ensure that the president does not operate above the law. For President Trump to fire the man[Read More…]
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Durbin Calls On Trump To Respond To Russian Cyberattacks On French Election—And Ours
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the Trump Administration to respond to reports of Russian cyberattacks on the French presidential election. In letters to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, and FBI Director James[Read More…]
Durbin Meets With Illinois Hospital Groups On Impact Of GOP Health Care Repeal Bill
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with hospital administrators from across Illinois, from Southern Illinois to Chicago. Their conclusion is that the Republican health care repeal bill passed last week by the House of Representatives threatens health insurance coverage for an estimated one million Illinoisans, weakens protections[Read More…]
Durbin: What Are We Waiting For To Respond To Russian Cyberattack On 2016 Election?
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) slammed the Trump Administration for its evasion and obstruction of investigations of possible links between members of the President’s inner circle and the Russian government. Durbin again criticized the Administration for putting America’s national security at risk by keeping Michael Flynn as[Read More…]
Cell Particles May Help Spread HIV Infection, NIH Study Suggests
Bethesda, MD-(ENEWSPF)- HIV appears to enlist the aid of nano-sized structures released by infected cells to infect new cells, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Known as extracellular vesicles (EVs), these bubble-like structures are made by many kinds of cells and, under most circumstances,[Read More…]
Rosenberger Medal Winner Kerry James Marshall To Deliver May 15 UChicago Lecture
Acclaimed artist to speak at the Logan Center Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Artist Kerry James Marshall, winner of the 2016 Rosenberger Medal from the University of Chicago, will deliver a public lecture, “As Luck Would Have It…,” at 7 p.m. May 15 in the Performance Hall of the Reva and David Logan Center for[Read More…]
GSU Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is awarding its most prestigious academic scholarships to six high school seniors from across the Midwest. The scholarships, funded by the GSU Foundation, are presented to students who have exhibited excellence in high school performance and civic engagement. The elite Presidential Scholarship is awarded[Read More…]
GSU Celebrates Two New Deans
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University announced via Twitter the appointment of two new deans. Dr. Jun Zhao will be the new Dean of the College of Business and Andrae Marak will be the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. More details to follow. Celebrating Drs. Jun Zhao and[Read More…]
Research Utilizes Data-driven Feedback to Help Users Strengthen Passwords
UChicago, Carnegie Mellon researchers design state-of-the-art password meter A new password meter offers real-time feedback and advice to help people create better passwords. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017 One of the most popular passwords in 2016 was “qwertyuiop”—the string of horizontal letters from the top line of a keyboard. Even though most password[Read More…]
South Suburban College Recognizes High School Students at 10th Annual Video Competition
John Geraci (left) Communication Professor at South Suburban College alongside Jodi Pelini (right) TV Production and Broadcast News Teacher at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, with the Regional Award of Distinction at the 10th Annual SSC Video Competition. SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. South Suburban College (SSC), with the[Read More…]
