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GMAT Prep Classes at GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) at Governors State University is offering GMAT preparation courses. The non-credit courses prepare students who plan to take the GMAT, an admission requirement for many graduate programs. The GMAT Basic Math Refresher Series helps students relearn math concepts and[Read More…]

Duncan Appoints Six Members to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2009.  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department’s six appointments to the newly constituted National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). “This committee will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of accountability for accrediting agencies,” Duncan said. “These agencies[Read More…]

PSC Offers Info Session for Prospective Adult Students

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) will host a free info session for adults to answer questions and help ease the transition to college life. The event, New Directions, will be held on Monday, January 11, at 6 p.m., in the Business and Community Education Center, located on the[Read More…]

Prairie State College Offers Non-Credit Courses

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers hundreds of non-credit classes for a variety of interests and learning needs. Students have the opportunity to update their job skills, discover new passions, or train for a new career. Classes are conveniently held at PSC’s Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Dr.,[Read More…]

Marian Forensics Prevails Again at Sandburg

Members of the Marian Catholic High School Forensics Team proudly display their medals, with Sr. Marion Sitkiewicz (center) holding the “Santaburg Oaklaus” trophy. Forensic Team Coaches are Mark Donaway, Matt Bohnenkamp, Maureen Kelly, Meghan Hoyt, Steve Guillermo, Shelly Fields, and Tom Dzurison. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Three individual wins key team title[Read More…]

Four Marian Sudents National Merit Semifinalists

Seated are National Merit Semifinalists Kathryn Bryzgalski, Samuel Kirschenheiter, Jaime Patriarca, and Sean Woods. Standing are National Merit Commended Students and National Achievement Scholars Jade Stansbury, Haley Boblink, Amber Simonton, Ian Gurley, Abriana Anderson, Anna Mitros, Chester Peterson, Sarah Smith and Morgan Slaughter. Not pictured James C. Jackson III and[Read More…]

Marian Catholic food drive.

Marian Catholic Students Donate Food to Local Families in Need

Marian Catholic High School students with food donated to local families. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Exemplifying community spirit, the students, faculty and staff at Marian Catholic High School donated tons of groceries for the annual Christmas Food Drive. Respond Now is the local agency that partnered with Marian Catholic[Read More…]

Bloom students in lab

Bloom High School Students Visit PSC

Bloom Township high school students view a demonstration in the nursing lab at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Last week, 27 high school seniors from Bloom and Bloom Trail visited Prairie State College learning about different job opportunities. The students are part of the Professional Young Women’s Network, a[Read More…]

‘Well ness vs. Ill ness’ at Governors State University

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Learning to manage, reduce, and alleviate stress are keys to a healthier and happier lifestyle. “Well ness vs. Ill ness,”a new workshop to be offered at Governors State University,teaches the definition of stress, its danger to physical and mental health, and ways to control it. The GSU[Read More…]

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