Providing a warm meal or blanket and caring for those in need are examples of how Tocarra Eldridge-Robinson leads by example. She shows others that despite the circumstances we may go through, we need to keep moving forward and giving back to the community. A 2003 graduate of Kankakee Community College, Eldridge-Robinson received the John […]
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WIU Announces Spring College, Departmental, Honors Scholars: Western Illinois University recently announced students named as College, Departmental, and Honors Scholars. Congratulations to the following local students. From Kankakee: Aldo Hernandez, Psychology, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude. From Manhattan: Molly McCauley, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Centennial Honors College Scholar, will graduate with highest […]
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USF Online Programs Shine in Rankings by U.S. News
U.S. News and World Report recently released its 2023 Best Online Programs rankings, and the University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce its online graduate business programs (excluding MBA) were ranked the best in Illinois. The publication also recognized four other online programs offered by USF, including two named as the best private […]
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Augustana’s Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble on Tour: Under the direction of Dr. Michael Zemek, the vocal ensemble will embark on a performance tour April 14-16 in Missouri and Iowa. Local students in the ensemble are Abbey Soper and Miranda Tyda, both of New Lenox. “Our program is titled ‘And I Can Sing’ and celebrates the […]
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USF Named Large Business of the Year
The University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce it has been named the Large Business of the Year as part of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2023 Annual Awards and Celebration of Success event. USF was one of 12 organizations and individuals honored at the event, which took place in […]
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Higher Education Symposium: Anticipating the Unthinkable
Spots are still available! Everyone is welcome! Carly Posey will tell her story on what happened inside Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. She will share what went wrong and right on that day and the years to follow. Standard Reunification Method: Reunifying students with parents or guardians is a critical component of […]
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County Launches $10M Scholarship Program Boosting Teaching/Nursing Recruitment
Will County Heroes scholarship program powered by ARPA funds. Will County officially launched the “Will County Heroes” scholarship program recently to support students seeking careers in teaching and nursing. The county is investing $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) dollars to increase recruitment in these high-demand fields and incentivize future graduates to work in […]
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USF Awarded $100,000 Nursing School Grant through IBHE
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, […]