The University of Kentucky Alumni Association announced the Alumni Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year. Among them is Josephine Bernier, of New Lenox, a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. Bernier’s primary major is Political Science. As official student hosts of the University of Kentucky, Alumni Ambassadors promote the university at numerous events […]
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USF’s Annual Mega Music Rummage Sale November 2
WCSF-88.7 FM, the radio station of the University of St. Francis (USF), is hosting its annual Mega Music Rummage Sale on Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the USF St. Clare Campus Assembly Hall, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Donated LPs, compact discs, cassettes, sheet music, music books, musical instruments, stereo […]
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USF’s Dr. Sydney Sklar Elected to American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
Sydney L. Sklar, Ph.D., professor and department chair of Recreation and Sport Management at the University of St. Francis (USF) has been elected as a Fellow into the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Sklar was inducted at the Academy’s General Membership Meeting October 9. Bill McAdam, executive director of the Downers Grove Park […]
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Rep. La Shawn Ford: Time to Deliver on Free Test, Licensure Prep
Illinois program can be life-changing for college students. State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford said the state has an opportunity to give Illinois students a tremendous advantage over other students by simply implementing Illinois’ program for test and licensure preparation classes. The General Assembly has approved a $10 million program to provide free test and […]
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USF Faculty Members Publish Article on Culturally Responsive Learning Environments
University of St. Francis (USF) faculty members Dr. Joyce Kraus and Dr. Karen Blaha co-authored a journal article that examines the creation of diverse learning environments through the lens of Franciscan values. The article, “Building Culturally Responsive Learning Environments Through Franciscan Values Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities,” was published on September 17, in Volume […]
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College News
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, released its Dean’s List for the summer semester. Students achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Congratulations to Joseph Mallaney, of Manteno.
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Enjoy ‘Frankenstein’ October 30 at KCC
The community is invited to KCC’s showing of “Frankenstein,” the 1931 Boris Karloff movie classic, on Wednesday, October 30, at 6 p.m., in the Conference Hall, Room D140. Free popcorn also will be available, and a brief discussion will follow the movie. For Fall 2024, KCC professors Trisha Dandurand, Scott Kistler, and Kenneth West have […]
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Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the 2023 – ’24 academic year spring Honors List. Congratulations to Manhattan residents freshman Caleb Ludwig, who is majoring in Business-Management, and sophomore Sara McCormack, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography major. Concordia University Ann Arbor officials also have released their spring Honors List for the 2023-’24 academic year. Congratulations to Grant […]
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Local Students to Perform ‘Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville’
More than 600 student musicians and vocalists at Belmont University, including four New Lenox residents, will perform in the beloved annual concert tradition, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” George Graefen, Grant Brown, Layne Boyce, and Rocco Greco will perform, along with notable Belmont alumni Ashley Cooke, Cody Fry, and Dwan Hill with The Choir […]
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Local Conservation Leader Kyra Baltas Finishes Master’s Studies
Manhattan resident Kyra Baltas has been applying the tools of science, education, and conservation to become a leader in the conservation community. In December 2023, Baltas concluded a master’s course of study with a Master of Arts degree in biology from Miami University through Project Dragonfly. Since joining the Global Field Program (GFP) master’s in […]