Education
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Applications now available for the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy InitiativeApr 02, 2024 10:08 pm - High school sophomores invited to apply KidsMatter recently announced that applications are now open for the junior cohort of the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiativ...
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Community invited to ‘Experience ECC’ at April 10 eventApr 02, 2024 6:31 pm - On Wednesday, April 10, Elgin Community College is hosting its annual “Experience ECC” event from 6 to 8 p.m. in Jobe Lounge, Building B at the Spartan Drive campus, 1700...
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College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
Apr 02, 2024 6:44 am - MEREDITH, N.H. — As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many a...
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High school students can apply for free health careers program at Midwestern UniversityApr 01, 2024 6:20 pm - High school students interested in an in-depth look at healthcare careers are encouraged to apply for Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute for high sc...
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Mundelein Mayor’s Cup STEM Challenge set for April 14Apr 01, 2024 12:32 pm - The annual Mayor’s Cup STEM Challenge will be held from noon to 4 p.m. April 14 at Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St. There will be a math competition for individ...
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Legendary Nashville drummer Chris McHugh to headline two events at Benedictine University April 4Apr 01, 2024 11:37 am - Veteran drummer Chris McHugh, one of Nashville’s most sought after studio drummers, percussionists, and music producers, will conduct a late afternoon drum clinic, and ev...
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Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
Mar 31, 2024 5:30 am - CHICAGO — When she started writing her college essay, Hillary Amofa told the story she thought admissions offices wanted to hear. About being the daughter of immigrants f...
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District 207 board could expel three students MondayMar 30, 2024 2:47 pm - The Maine Township High School District 207 board will debate expelling three students for undisclosed reasons when it meets Monday night. The meeting will follow a 6 p.m...
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West Chicago High senior named a Dell ScholarMar 29, 2024 10:02 pm - West Chicago Community High School recently announced that senior Christopher Vargas has been selected as a 2024 Dell Scholar. This scholarship recognizes his outstanding...
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Harper College continues to empower economic mobility with Community Innovation Fund Grant ProgramMar 29, 2024 8:50 am - Over the past two years, Harper College’s Community Innovation Fund Grant Program has awarded $150,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved and marginalized communities in the college’s district.