The University of St. Francis (USF) honored five outstanding alumni through the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards program in San Damiano Hall on Saturday, September 28, as part of the University’s 2024 homecoming festivities. Five awards were presented to USF alumni, including the Presidential Alumni Award, the most prestigious of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, and one […]
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Attention Northern Illinois Students: Apply Now for ComEd Scholarships
ComEd just announced applications for the Future of Energy Scholarship program are open until November 3. The Future of Energy Scholars program offers both college and trade program students a chance to receive financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and other related expenses. The program awards up to $10,000 for college STEM programs, […]
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More than 9,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean’s List for the summer term. Congratulations to Justin Brown and Wolrick Thurton, both of New Lenox. Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to celebrate with its newest students on their first year at Southeast, including Michael Cardilli, of Manhattan, […]
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JJC Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Joliet Junior College (JJC) has received the prestigious 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities across the U.S. for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. “The DEI team and many other departments at JJC passionately are committed to creating a space where all identities feel they […]
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Rep. Haas Celebrates Library Grants in District 79
Following the announcement of Library and Literacy Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am so pleased District 79 will be receiving more than $100,000 in library and literacy grants,” said Rep. Haas. “These grants will be utilized to expand services offered at libraries, such […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]
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USF Small Business Accelerator Boosts Will County Business Development
Since 2014, the University of St. Francis’s (USF) Business Incubator has supported economic growth in the Will County region by fostering new business development. In 2023, the USF College of Business and Health Administration successfully launched a Small Business Accelerator with a $500,000 U.S. Small Business Administration FY23 Congressional Community Project Grant supported by U.S. […]
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Accounting Internship Preparation Program Seeks Applicants
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is accepting applications for its 13th annual Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program, which will be held virtually from January 7-9. This award-winning, three-day program is dedicated to preparing students for success and increasing diversity in the accounting profession. Applications are due on November 4 and may be submitted […]
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The University of Dubuque is excited to celebrate the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students who graduated this summer. Congratulations to Manhattan resident Makenzie Schussler, who was awarded a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude. It is with great pleasure Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the […]
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New Solar Array Installed at KCC
With a new solar array installed, Kankakee Community College will save on energy costs and have another tool for renewable energy education. The 950 Kilowatt (kW) solar array, financed by Dr. Sarode Pundaleeka and the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA), is on the south end of the college’s Riverfront Campus. It covers a little more […]