University Park native Jacob Wilson graduated with a BS in Interactive Media Animation and Visual Effects from Bradley University.
Schools
Brandon Spence Makes Dean’s List at Monmouth College
Brandon Spence of Park Forest, a 2024 exercise science major at Monmouth College, has made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester.
School District Mourns Death of Child
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 is mourning the death of a 7-year-old child after the 2nd grader was struck by a school bus.
Child Struck by School Bus Dies
A 7-year-old child was struck by a school bus and would later die, Park Forest police said in a statement Friday.
Southland College Prep Honors Straight A Scholars Who Are Told To “Dream Big”
Southland College Prep High School honored 34 scholars who earned straight As through the semester at a luncheon at Holiday Inn Matteson.
Almost 2 Million Dollars in Scholarships Awarded to South Suburban Students at HBCU Band Auditions
Local band students were offered almost 2 million dollars in band scholarships at the annual HBCU band auditions at Southland College Prep.
Local Students Recognized for Lakeview College of Nursing Graduation
Lakeview College of Nursing recognizes students who recently received their academic degrees. Local graduates include the following.
Justice Wysinger, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the spring 2022 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.
Justice Wysinger, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2023, has earned the spring 2022 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.
Alexander Luedke named to MSOE Dean’s List for Fall Quarter 2022
Alexander Luedke, from Shorewood, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2022 Fall Quarter.
Prairie State College Names Dr. Bernard Little as Vice President of Student Affairs
Prairie State College (PSC) names Dr. Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Student Affairs.