Terrance Clanton of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) student Terrance Clanton is part of an elite group. Clanton, of Park Forest, recently placed fifth in Oratory in the university division finals during the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournament. “Terrance is the first competitor[Read More…]

Lance Corporal Chris Ganz is glad to be back home from Iraq. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest resident Lance Corporal Chris Ganz is happy to be back home after his recent deployment to Iraq, where he discharged explosives and munitions. The 23-year-old Marine grew up in Park Forest,[Read More…]

Photo: PSC Chicago Heights , IL–(ENEWSPF)– In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Prairie State College recently crowned Nicole Trujillo (second right), of Chicago Heights , Miss Latina Internacional de Excelencia. Throughout the year, all four women will represent the college at various events including a service project in collaboration with[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Dust off those blue suede shoes and dig out the poodle skirts! The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting its annual scholarship fundraising gala with a 1950s theme in honor of the college’s 50th anniversary. “Scholarship Gold” will be held on Friday, November 14, at the historic[Read More…]

Dave Naze volunteers with Iraqi refugees. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For years, his vacations were escapes to places where cares are few and comforts are many. This year, Dave Naze, Prairie State College (PSC) assistant professor of communication, went where cares are many and comforts are few. Naze traveled[Read More…]

Bryce Johnsen of Park Forest addresses an October 2007 meeting of the PSC Board. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees recently presented three community service awards to recognize outstanding community members. Cheryl Roop, of the Jones Memorial Community Center, and the S.T.A.R.S. (Students[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Prairie State College Annual Student Exhibit/Photographer of the Year features selected works by students in fine arts, photography, and graphic communications. The show opens Wednesday, September 3, with a reception in the Christopher Art Gallery from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The gallery is located on[Read More…]

Chicago Heights , IL—(ENEWSPF)— Lesliefaye Gogins had a job but knew she could make more money to support her family with a college degree. She decided to return to college to better her life for her and her two children. While she received financial aid, she still needed tuition assistance.[Read More…]

Chicago Heights , IL—(ENEWSPF)— Prairie State College Board members met in a special session last week to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chicago Heights Police Department, which is the beginning phase in the implementation of a trained police force at PSC. The Intergovernmental Agreement plan has been in process[Read More…]

Dr. Paul McCarthy laughs with his wife Sande at a reception in his honor. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than one hundred people attended a reception at Prairie State College to pay tribute to now former President Paul McCarthy’s career and legacy. Many saw the ceremony as uplifting,[Read More…]