Prairie State College (PSC) will host its first Homecoming Week from Monday through Saturday, Sept. 12 to Sept. 17, with a lineup of special events, activities, sporting events and the Investiture of PSC President Dr. Michael D. Anthony. Most events are free and held at the main campus located at[Read More…]
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Chicago’s Federal Reserve Bank president is speaker for Economic Forecast Breakfast
Charles L. Evans, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will be the guest speaker for the 2022 Economic Forecast Breakfast on Friday, April 1. Evans will discuss the economy in the South Suburbs as well as what is currently happening in the country and[Read More…]
Contest winner gets to ride in Prairie State’s fire truck
Willow School student Liz Riley points to the name she gave Prairie State College’s fire truck, “Brave Pioneer.” (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Willow School first grader Liz Riley got the ride of her life on Thursday. She came to school on a fire truck! Liz won a contest to name the[Read More…]
PSC fire truck naming contest includes ride to school
Prairie State College (PSC) has a new fire truck and is seeking the help of elementary school students in District 515 to give it a name. The winner will receive a gift card, a PSC swag bag and a ride to their school in the new fire truck. Homewood and[Read More…]
Voters Guide: Prairie State College Board of Trustees
Learn about the candidates running in the April election to be on the Prairie State College Board of Trustees.
Prairie State falls to Roosevelt
Prairie State pitched well in both games of the doubleheader Sunday, March 7, but fell short in both games against Roosevelt University in Peoria. The Pioneers dropped the first game 4-3 and lost 4-2 in the second game on Sunday. Roosevelt University 4, Prairie State 3 The Pioneers took a[Read More…]
Prairie State will share information on surgical technology at Feb. 25 program
Prairie State College is offering a virtual open house Feb. 25 for its Surgical Technology Program, a one-year accredited program. Participants can join an information session from noon to 1 p.m. or from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xdo-wobp-tdi. “Surgical technologists are crucial to the[Read More…]
PSC Foundation Scholarship Classic is Oct. 5
The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting the 27th annual Scholarship Classic at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor on Monday, Oct. 5. Registrations for the annual event are being accepted through Monday, Sept. 28. Golfers can also support the scholarship fund by taking the option of scheduling a tee time[Read More…]
PSC gets grant for new dental assistant program
Prairie State College received a $100,000 grant through the Illinois Community College Board for a new dental assistant certificate program geared toward high school students. PSC is calling it “Pathway to a Bright New Smile” offered through its Allied Health & Emergency Services Department. The first group of 15 students[Read More…]
Prairie State College offers drive-up and walk-in registration options
Though students can’t currently attend classes on campus, the Prairie State College is enrolling for virtual classes. (Chronicle file photo)