The University of St. Francis (USF) Leach College of Nursing (LCON) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $100,000 Nursing School Grant through the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). The grant will be used to address equity gaps in enrollment and course completion for USF nursing students in the Bachelor of Science […]
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Dean’s List Anthony Carli, from Manhattan, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s winter quarter Dean’s List. Carli is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
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Educate, Advocate, Eliminate: Sexual Violence Awareness Conference April 21
Clove Alliance, Kankakee Community College (KCC), and the 21st Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council are sponsoring a conference for professionals, Educate – Advocate – Eliminate: Sexual Violence Awareness Conference, on Friday, April 21, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., on the campus of KCC. This all-day conference is intended for law enforcement, mental health, […]
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GSU: The Knowledge Exchange, New Spring Classes
The spring session of classes begins on Friday, April 7. On campus classes will be offered in-person, with one hybrid option. Fees are $80 for an eight-week class. Register now online or by phone at 708-534-4393. In-person classes will be at full capacity, with masks optional. The GSU cafeteria also will be open and available […]
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Local Students Exhibit at 33rd Annual KCC High School Art Show
Students from 13 local schools have original artwork on display for the 33rd annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs until March 29 in the lower level of the Miner Memorial Library at KCC. Hours are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 1 […]
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Accepting Applications for Aspiring Bankers Scholarship Program
Application deadline is March 31. The Illinois Bankers Association currently is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program aimed at promoting excellence in the field of banking and developing a vibrant talent pool of future banking leaders. The Illinois Bankers Scholarship Fund awards $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates or undergraduate college students planning to […]
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Dean’s List More than 5,100 Baylor University students have been named to the fall Dean’s Academic Honor List recognizing undergraduates for their outstanding academic work during each semester, including Mya Klingenberg of New Lenox. Alivia Glas, also of New Lenox, was named to the fall semester Dean’s List at Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation […]
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KCC Holding Job Fair
On Thursday, April 13, Kankakee Community College will host a Job Fair, from 9 a.m. – noon, in the KCC College Center. The event is open to the public, and veterans are encouraged to attend, as well. Admission is free. Employers will conduct on site, pre-screening interviews for full- and part-time positions. “The job fair […]
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Attention Seniors: New Lifelong Learning Institute Courses Available at KCC
An information session for spring courses designed for active senior citizens will be held from 10 a.m. – noon, on Friday, March 31, in the Iroquois Room at Kankakee Community College. It is a free event, with refreshments served. The special guest speaker on March 31 is Bob de Oliveira, who will share information on […]
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Rep. Ford Calls for Free Exam Prep for Illinois Public University Students
Aim is to improve access and equity for better opportunities. State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, chairman of the Illinois House Appropriations Higher Education Committee, announced his proposal to provide Illinois public university students with free access to classes that prepare them for graduate school tests and professional licensing exams. Ford, D-Chicago, a former Chicago […]