On April 30, Flossmoor resident Jay Readey was sworn onto Prairie State College’s Board of Trustees for a six-year term. He says a career of service in law and community development drew him to the PSC board.
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Economic outlook topic of PSC scholarship breakfast Friday
William A. Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker Friday, Feb. 22, for the Prairie State College Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast.
Sustainability in the South Suburbs outlined Feb. 8
Registration is being accepted for the Growing Sustainable Communities Together program on Feb. 8 hosted by the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium. The day-long program will feature speakers addressing major issues that can help ensure quality of life in the South Suburbs. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to[Read More…]
PSC students learn trade skills hands-on at Park Forest house
A new joint venture between Prairie State College, the Village of Park Forest and South Suburban College is making it possible for young adults to gain real-world experience in a variety of construction trades. Known as the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI), the program extends learning from the classroom to[Read More…]
PSC nursing professor awarded $10,000 fellowship
Prairie State College associate professor Marcia Bulthuis was selected a 2018 Nurse Educator Fellow by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center (INWC) Advisory Board.
Tuskegee Airmen movie, exhibit at PSC Nov. 13 and 14
The Red Tail Squadron traveling experience features a mobile movie theater showing the movie “Rise Above” about Tuskegee Airmen. (Provided photo) In celebration of Veterans Day, Prairie State College is hosting a special exhibit on the Tuskegee Airmen on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14. The commemorative Air[Read More…]
Prairie State College marks 60th anniversary with Saturday gala
Prairie State College will mark its 60th anniversary with a gala celebration on Saturday, Oct. 20, hosted by the PSC Foundation. This annual event will serve as a fundraiser for scholarships. The atrium on the college’s main campus, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, will be turned into[Read More…]
PSC professor completes internship on Gulf of Mexico research vessel
Prairie State College biology professor Angela Hung shows off a baby hammerhead shark. (Provided photos) There’s no doubt being an intern on a ship in the Gulf of Mexico in the heat of summer counting and weighing fish was hard work, but it came with great rewards for Prairie State College[Read More…]
Prairie State graduate recognized for outstanding achievement
Omar Martinez of Homewood was recognized for his outstanding achievements during the Prairie State College graduation ceremonies May 19.
Helpful approach wins PSC Professor Joshua Green national award
One special comment, suggestion or word of encouragement from Joshua Green can make a difference for a student in a competition. Green’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Speech team competitors in regional and national meets selected the Prairie State College assistant professor of communications the 2018 Collie-Taylor Coach Fellowship Award winner. The[Read More…]
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