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134 Graduates at Black High School Accepted to College, Offered $50M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park, Illinois is celebrating for the eleventh consecutive year that all members of the senior class have been accepted to college. The school announced at its annual “All In” event in April that the class of 2024 at the...
Newly Approved South Suburban College Cosmetology School
South Suburban College (SSC) is thrilled to announce the launch of our newly approved Cosmetology School, now open for applications. This innovative program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the field of cosmetology, preparing them for successful careers in the beauty industry. The SSC Cosmetology School will...
Dr. Derek Shouba Appointed as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Prairie State College (PSC) announced Dr. Derek Shouba’s appointment as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. Dr. Shouba joins PSC from Calumet College of St. Joseph in Indiana, where he served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. There, he oversaw undergraduate and graduate programs, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, advising, registration, and academic support services within the library.
South Suburban College board passes tentative budget amid union negotiations
Clad in red, members of the union for South Suburban College faculty and staff showed up at the board’s recent meeting to petition for better pay as the trustees approved a tentative fiscal year 2025 budget. For Megan Tabag, a sociology professor and SCC union delegate for Cook County...
Manhattan School District Looks Forward to MJHS Opening
Manhattan’s School District looks forward to a fresh start for the upcoming school year as initial construction now is complete on the new junior high school. Though initial construction is complete, the district began a Phase 2 construction project to add amenities to the new school with leftover budgeted funds. That construction still is ongoing.
Registration open for 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program at Purdue Northwest
HAMMOND/WESTVILLE, Ind. (WNDU) - Registration is still open for the for the 2024-2025 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program at the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute. The 2024-2025 LNI program will include eight in-person sessions of instruction and activities held once a month, a 360-leadership assessment, and custom one-on-one coaching. The...
Ivy Tech Graduate James Alger named recipient of nationwide Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship
Big things are in store for 2024 Ivy Tech Community College Graduate James Alger, who was recently announced as a recipient of the nationwide Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship Program. As a recipient, Alger will have the next two years of his education paid for by the DoD as he attends Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in Hammond for his bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity followed by two years of working for Naval Surface Warfare Center (Crane Division) in Crane, Indiana, allowing him to further explore his passion for the field like never before.
Challenger Learning Center receives Community Project Funding
The Challenger Learning Center received $963,000 in federal funding to upgrade its Mission Control Centers, helping students simulate space travel. The post Challenger Learning Center receives Community Project Funding appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
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