Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the 2023 – ’24 academic year spring Honors List. Congratulations to Manhattan residents freshman Caleb Ludwig, who is majoring in Business-Management, and sophomore Sara McCormack, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography major. Concordia University Ann Arbor officials also have released their spring Honors List for the 2023-’24 academic year. Congratulations to Grant […]
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Local Students to Perform ‘Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville’
More than 600 student musicians and vocalists at Belmont University, including four New Lenox residents, will perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” George Graefen, Grant Brown, Layne Boyce, and Rocco Greco will perform, along with notable Belmont alumni Ashley Cooke, Cody Fry, and Dwan Hill with The Choir […]
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Local Conservation Leader Kyra Baltas Finishes Master’s Studies
Manhattan resident Kyra Baltas has been applying the tools of science, education, and conservation to become a leader in the conservation community. In December 2023, Baltas concluded a master’s course of study with a Master of Arts degree in biology from Miami University through Project Dragonfly. Since joining the Global Field Program (GFP) master’s in […]
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USF Honors Alumni at Distinguished Alumni Awards Program
The University of St. Francis (USF) honored five outstanding alumni through the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards program in San Damiano Hall on Saturday, September 28, as part of the University’s 2024 homecoming festivities. Five awards were presented to USF alumni, including the Presidential Alumni Award, the most prestigious of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, and one […]
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Attention Northern Illinois Students: Apply Now for ComEd Scholarships
ComEd just announced applications for the Future of Energy Scholarship program are open until November 3. The Future of Energy Scholars program offers both college and trade program students a chance to receive financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and other related expenses. The program awards up to $10,000 for college STEM programs, […]
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College News
More than 9,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer term. Congratulations to Justin Brown and Wolrick Thurton, both of New Lenox. Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to celebrate with its newest students on their first year at Southeast, including Michael Cardilli, of Manhattan, […]
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JJC Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Joliet Junior College (JJC) has received the prestigious 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities across the U.S. for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. “The DEI team and many other departments at JJC passionately are committed to creating a space where all identities feel they […]
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Rep. Haas Celebrates Library Grants in District 79
Following the announcement of Library and Literacy Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am so pleased District 79 will be receiving more than $100,000 in library and literacy grants,” said Rep. Haas. “These grants will be utilized to expand services offered at libraries, such […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]
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USF Small Business Accelerator Boosts Will County Business Development
Since 2014, the University of St. Francis’s (USF) Business Incubator has supported economic growth in the Will County region by fostering new business development. In 2023, the USF College of Business and Health Administration successfully launched a Small Business Accelerator with a $500,000 U.S. Small Business Administration FY23 Congressional Community Project Grant supported by U.S. […]