Dean/President/Honor Lists The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, congratulates the following students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester: Beecher – Hannah Blankenberger and Kaylie Sippel; Frankfort – Kevin Block, Joseph Buggemi, Graham Garrett, Marwa Ghaddar, Lauren Hassen, and Kelli Jordan; Kankakee – Logan Johnson and Michelle Toler; Manhattan – Gabriella […]
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Graduations The University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, awarded more than 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on December 10. Congratulations to the following local students who were awarded degreea: Olivia Kirchman of New Lenox, Bachelor of Arts; plua Kalie Korpitz, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, and Hailey Shaddon, Bachelor of Science in Chemical […]
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New Lenox Students Part of University’s ‘The Sun Serpent’ Production
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre’s February production will be “The Sun Serpent,” written by Jose Cruz Gonzalez. This historical and poetic story is about the hope and struggles to find the courage to persist against all odds, while portraying the strength of the human spirit. This play is recommended for patrons 13 years and up, […]
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Rep. Lauren Underwood Visits JJC to Celebrate Federal Funding for Entrepreneur and Business Center
Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) visited Joliet Junior College to celebrate more than $350,000 in federal funding she secured for the college’s Entrepreneur and Business Center (EBC). This funding will expand the EBC’s capacity to provide no-cost services to new and existing entrepreneurs through education and training to help them build their companies. “JJC is extremely […]
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Dean’s/President’s List Nigel Pennington-Flax, of Crete, has been named to the fall Dean’s List at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Iowa State University, in Ames, recently named students honored on its fall Dean’s List, including Hannah Deck from Monee. The University of Dubuque congratulates Makenzie Schussler, of Manhattan, on being appointed to the fall […]
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WGU Offers Reasons for Busy Adults to Resolve to Pursue College Degree
Scholarships for new students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. With the New Year already here, many individuals made resolutions to change or improve their lives in 2023. One of the resolutions adults often make is going back to college to earn their degrees and advance their careers. Since taking the steps to go back […]
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Scholarships CAMBUS Scholarship: New Lenox resident Mason Zaker, an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa in Ames, who also works as a student mechanic at CAMBUS, recently was selected as one of five recipients of a CAMBUS scholarship for the spring semester. CAMBUS is the university’s public transit system that provides bus service throughout […]
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KCC Announces Veterans Service Dog Academy Partnership
American Veterans Service Dog Academy announces partnership with KCC. Beginning January 21, from 8:30 – 11 a.m., at KCC/AVSDA will offer a new PTSD Service Dog Handler Training Program. Through this collaboration with KCC’s Continuing Education Program, enrolled veteran students, with documented medical necessity, will be able to participate and learn the basics of training […]
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Graduations In December, Iowa State University held graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to New Lenox resident Alexander Kogut, who graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Western Illinois University in Macomb recently announced fall graduation candidates. Congratulations to the following local students who were awarded degrees: Stephanie Garcia, […]
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Illinois Pork Scholarships Now Open
IPPA released its annual scholarship applications for undergraduate students; Applications due March1! IPPA Scholarships: The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded with three scholarships at each level: Gold Scholarships – $2,000 each, Silver Scholarships – $1,500 each, and Bronze Scholarships – $1,000 each. […]