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…]
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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…]
Bill Beverly sets sights on NASA career
Bill Beverly of Homewood has a goal — he wants to work for NASA. Beverly’s excitement about his future profession derives from his selection for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program that gave him the opportunity recently to learn from engineers and scientists at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Musician’s ideas brought jazz fest to PSC 30 years ago
On Feb. 15, 16 and 17, Valerie Nicholson and friends will mark 30 years of the Prairie State College Jazz Fest. The highlight of the three-day event will be the 7:30 p.m. concert with leading jazz musicians in the PSC Barnes & Noble Auditorium on the campus at 202 S.[Read More…]
PSC will use federal grant to enhance welding, manufacturing training
Prairie State College (PSC) is taking a new approach at training skilled and unskilled workers for jobs in welding and manufacturing, thanks to a federal grant.The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $938,447 grant this month that will cover half the cost of two semi-trailers to be outfitted with[Read More…]