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More than 1,300 students were honored with placement on the Lewis University Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester. Congratulations to the following students! From Crete: Alicia Narcisse. From Manhattan: Kiley Bisping, Allie Dague, Christopher Flynn, Ryan Fus, Charles Gentile, Gina Mate, Joshua McLean, Andrew Murphy, Megan Pryor, Maureen Rich, Nataly Ryan, Matthew Tracy, Dylan…
USF Presented SCC Friendship Award
During its annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 7, the Spanish Community Center (SCC) in Joliet presented the University of St. Francis (USF) with the 2024 Friendship Award in recognition of the university’s ongoing partnership with and support of the Center. “The University of St. Francis is a proud, long-time partner of the Spanish Community…
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Miranda Tyda, a sophomore from New Lennox, portrayed a shepherd in Augustana’s performance of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on February 17, in the Brunner Theatre. Miles Hagen, from New Lenox, conducted and presented undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater during the 2023-24 academic year. Hagen, who is studying Biology, presented the following project…
Justin Cordero Performing in ‘Godspell’ at Lewis
Justin Cordero, of New Lenox, is a cast member in Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre’s performance of “Godspell” (2012), a moving production that shares Jesus’ powerful messages of love, kindness, and tolerance. “Godspell” (2012), conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, will have performances on April 19-21 and April 25-28. The first weekend’s performances are at 7:30 p.m.…
Augustana College Choir Students Perform in California Tour
More than 50 Augustana College students performed, at five Southern California churches, during the Augustana College Choir’s California Tour from March 21 to March 24. The tour will be followed by a home concert on April 6 in Davenport. Under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, more than 50 students performed a mix of traditional…
Calvin Boss Earns Honors at NCCFA Invitational
The Grove City College Debate Team recently traveled to Nashville to compete in the National Christian College Forensics Association (NCCFA) Invitational and returned from the tournament with three national championship titles in tow. Ten college debaters participated in the competition, with three students claiming titles and the team winning the Quality Award, which is given…
Local Students Receive SIU Med Students’ Residency Match
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine students in the Class of 2024 learned crucial information about their futures on Friday, March 15. The soon-to-be graduates, along with fourth-year students at other medical schools across the U.S., received results from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) to learn their destinations for postgraduate training programs. A total…
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Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members: Recently, the following local residents were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Congratulations to Nigel Pennington-Flax, of Crete, at Coe College, and Matthew Shortall, of New Lenox, at the University of Maryland Global…
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The Sally Otto Gallery at the University of Mount Union, in Alliance, Ohio, will feature its annual Student Art Exhibit, from March 18 through April 11. The exhibit includes works from 22 Mount Union students, including paintings, drawings, graphic design, and sculptures. Among the student artists included in the exhibit is local resident Shawna Gordon,…
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Graduations South Dakota State University announced Michael John Morgan, of New Lenox, graduated following the summer and fall 2023 semesters. Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of General Studies in SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Dean’s/President’s/Honor’s Lists Emma Heaney, a senior…
‘USF Encounter’ Staff Members Earn Awards at ICPA Conference
Staff members of USF Encounter, the student news magazine published through the University of St. Francis (USF) Communication and Media Arts (CMMA) Department, earned awards based on their work submitted for the 2024 Illinois College Press Association Conference held at the DoubleTree Chicago on February 16-17. Participating in the conference were more than 200 attendees…
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Graduations The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 648 degrees from both campuses in December. Congratulations to Pat Murray, of New Lenox, who was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences.
UI’s Dance Marathon Generates $1.4M+
Supports University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. More than 1,100 current University of Iowa students participated in the 30th annual student-led Dance Marathon, generating more than $1.4 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. In its history, Dance Marathon has generated more than $35.8 million. The final tally raised by the…
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Dean’s/President’s Lists Nearly 1,850 students were named to Bradley University’s Dean’s List for the fall term, including the following local students: From Beecher – Meagan Ruger and Katelyn Kain; From Grant Park – Grace Gorman, Paige Sherwood, and Riley Ford; From Manhattan – Jax Melville and Rudy Wolfer; From New Lenox – Hannah Hospodar, Jack…
USF Instructors Publish Academic Journal Articles
Three USF instructors in the College of Arts and Sciences were recently published in academic journals in their respective fields of study. Dr. Jackie Wittke-Thompson, professor of biology, had two articles published in notable journals in the biology education community. She is a member of FlyCURE and the Genomics Education Partnership. “FlyCURE is a group…
JSO Presents ‘Remember’ February 24 – 25
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the third concert series of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Sean Paul Mills leading a program featuring works by Aaron Copland, Florence Price, Leonard Bernstein, and John Knowles Paine. Titled “Remember: A Celebration of Music ‘Made in America,’” the JSO will perform…
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Carthage College J-Term Study Tours: The following Carthage College students traveled during J-Term, which is a month-long period to explore subject areas, as well as a Carthage tradition since the early 1970s. J-Term (January Term) study tours allow students to experience new cultures and ideas without committing to a full semester abroad. Participating this year…
