The University of St. Francis (USF) announced it is the recipient of a $10,000 contribution by the Midland States Bank Foundation. The contribution will support projects and administration of the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE). “The USF CNE is impacting the people served by the nonprofits in Will County and the nonprofits, themselves, by […]
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KCC receives designation as a 2023 Military Friendly School
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation with a gold ranking in the 2023 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, published in conjunction with “G.I. Jobs” magazine. Typically, KCC has approximately 60 veterans who enroll each year, according to the college’s Office of Financial Aid. Among veterans, there are 35 […]
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USF Offering Future Educator Academy 2023
High School students considering a career in education and who are interested in a unique, on-campus leadership experience are encouraged to participate in the University of St. Francis (USF) College of Education’s (COE) Future Educator Summer Academy 2023 in June. The USF COE Future Educator Summer Academy 2023 will be held June 13-14, on the […]
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54th Annual KCC Commencement Ceremony May 13
Nearly 400 degrees and certificates will be conferred at the 54th annual Kankakee Community College commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13, in the George H. Ryan Gymnasium in the college’s Activities Building. For guests needing assistance or special accommodations, entry begins at 8:45 a.m. General seating will take place from 9 – 9:55 […]
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Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O’Brien Speaking at JJC Law Day on Thursday, May 4
Joliet Junior College welcomed Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O’Brien to campus on Thursday, May 4, to address the public and campus community as part of the American Bar Association’s annual Law Day celebration. The event was hosted by the JJC business department. Justice O’Brien represents the Third District of the Illinois Supreme Court, […]
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The Augustana College Oratorio Society, Choir, Choral Artists, and Symphony Orchestra performed Maurice Durufle’s “Requiem, Op. 9” and other choral works by French, English, and Brazilian composers, on May 7, in Rock Island. New Lenox students in the performance were Ben Radeke, Jessa Simon, Grace Strache, and Sarah Walton. Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society: The […]
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Joliet Junior College Swears in New Trustees, Establishes Executive Team
On Wednesday, April 26, the top two vote recipients from the 2023 consolidated election were officially sworn in as trustees to the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees. The board also established its executive team and welcomed the new student trustee. To serve six -year term: Alicia Morales, Joliet, 18,110 votes – 19.25 percent; and Diane […]
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JJC Athletics to Add Women’s Wrestling
Joliet Junior College is excited to announce the addition of women’s wrestling as a competitive sport, which will begin competition with the 2023-24 school year. The announcement comes after approval from the board of trustees at the April 12 meeting. “We are excited to announce the addition of women’s wrestling to our sports offerings,” JJC […]
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WIU, College of DuPage Sign RPTA Articulation Agreement
Western Illinois University and the College of DuPage, in Glen Ellyn, gathered in Macomb recently to officially sign four 2 + 2/3 articulation agreements for academic programs within WIU’s Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration (RPTA). The agreement, consistent with the State of Illinois’ Culinary and Hospitality Model Programs of Study, allows students, who […]
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Nigel Pennington-Flax, of Crete, was one of 60 presenters during the 2023 Student Research and Discovery Symposium at Coe College. Every year, students from all majors discuss their original work, which includes performances of compositions and creative writings, art displays, research posters, and oral presentations about academic work. Abbey Short, of Monee, was among the […]