The University of St. Francis (USF) recently announced Michael Poradek, Ph.D., has been named Vice President of Mission Integration. Poradek assumed his role at USF on Tuesday, September 3. In his role, Poradek will serve as the institution’s chief mission officer and is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the integration of mission through its history, […]
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Fall Golf Outing to Benefit KCC Athletic Program
A fall golf outing, to benefit the Kankakee Community College Athletic Program, will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive in St. Anne. The event begins with lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The day’s activities include lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, […]
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KCC LPN Graduate Receives DAISY Award
Victoria Pardy, a 2024 graduate of the licensed practical nursing program at Kankakee Community College, has been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. The annual award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they provide patients […]
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USF Alumni Art Exhibition Open through October 3
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery welcomes the community to enjoy its newly-opened USF Alumni Exhibition. The exhibition, which is open through October 3, follows other recent exhibitions including Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN and Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD. Artists with works featured in the USF Alumni Art Exhibition include: Blake Allen ’03, Jessica […]
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KCC’s Ellen Schmidt ‘Women in Business’ Honoree
Ellen Schmidt, director of Marketing at Kankakee Community College, has been named a 2024 “Women in Business” honoree by the Daily Journal’s Lifestyles magazine. This recognition celebrates Schmidt’s leadership, dedication, and contributions to both her profession and the local community. Schmidt has worked in KCC’s Marketing department since 1992. She is an active member of […]
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Graduations In a commencement ceremony held August 16, Kayla Baggs, of New Lenox, received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree from National University of Health Sciences. “We are very proud of Kayla Baggs, as National University’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program is one of the most demanding of its kind,” said […]
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JJC Announces Opening of Consolidated Election Process
Joliet Junior College (JJC) announces the official opening of the consolidated election process for its board of trustees. The election, scheduled for April 1, 2025, will fill three, six-year trustee terms. Candidates interested in running for these positions are encouraged to begin preparing their nominating petitions. Key Dates for Potential Candidates: Additional details, including access […]
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KCC to Host Fall Job Fair
On Thursday, September 19, Kankakee Community College will host a free Fall Job Fair, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the KCC College Center. The event is open to the public, and veterans are encouraged to attend, as well. Employers will conduct on site, pre-screening interviews for full and part-time positions. “The job fair […]
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Nathan Tamez, of Monee, was named to Kettering University’s spring Dean’s List. Tamez is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the class of 2026.
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Cedricka Carver Named New USF Dean of Student Life
After a thorough search process, the University of St. Francis (USF) announced Cedricka “Ceddi” Carver has been named USF’s new Dean of Student Life and began her new role on August 1. Carver has held a variety of Residence Education and Student Life positions of increasing responsibility at USF since 2013, including serving as the […]