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Carthage College receives $1.5M donation for distinguished professorship in social change
KENOSHA, Wis. – LeAnn Pedersen Pope, a 1979 alumna and Carthage College Board of Trustees member, has pledged $1.5 million to establish a new professorship in honor of her father, Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen. The significant donation will create the Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen Distinguished Professorship in Social Change,...
Lake County's Stuff the Bus Campaign Equips Students for Success with Back-to-School Supplies Drive in Gurnee
With the start of the school year around the corner, Lake County's United Way is rallying volunteers for its Stuff the Bus campaign. The drive, now in its fourth year, aims to supply students with essential school items. From binders to crayons, it's an effort that promises more than just the tang of fresh wax - it's about equity in education. The giveaway targets underserved youngsters, helping them gear up for academic challenges ahead, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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