Category: College

For more than eight years, the University of St. Francis (USF) Business Incubator has supported the economic development of the Will County region by fostering new business development. Now, through a $500,000 U.S. Small Business Administration FY23 Congressional Community Project Grant supported by U.S. Congressman Bill Foster, Joliet’s university will create a new USF Small […]

Dean’s/President’s/Honor’s Lists The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extended congratulations to 2,528 students named to the spring Dean’s List, which included: Rachel Kachinsky, Patrick Murray, and Nicholas Skentzos, all from New Lenox. Missouri University of Science and Technology announced Matthew Gaffney, of Manteno, was named to its Honor List for the spring semester. Nigel Pennington-Flax, of […]

The new coordinator of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Kankakee Community College is Christa Agee. “Christa is passionate about education and student advocacy,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid and student engagement. “She will strive for not only the representation of all students, but also to foster an environment in which students feel […]

Graduations Kevin Mrozek, of Crete, was among 1,143 students who graduated from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, during the 2022-23 academic year. Mrozek earned an undergraduate Certificate in Esports Coaching. Kyle Auchstetter, of New Lenox, was among more than 4,555 students from Miami University in Ohio who received degrees during the in-person spring commencement May […]

Graduations Anthony Walker, of Peotone, graduated from Monmouth College on May 14 with a degree in biology. Walker is the son of Jason K. and Shaunte T. Walker. This spring, more than 6,500 University of Iowa students earned degrees. These Hawkeyes engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals and include the following local students. […]