education
Summer research gets students out of the classroom
Today’s job market requires some kind of in-the-field training, primarily through student internships or research projects. Most area universities offer intriguing opportunities in the summer for undergraduates to get started in their fields -- from the sciences through the humanities and even in criminal justice. …
Colleges share news of programs, events
Here what’s happening at the schools participating in this guide. South Suburban College: Over 100 years ago, community colleges were created as publicly funded institutions at community-based facilities. Today there are more than 1,100 community colleges in the United States, most of which share common …
Campus visits offer taste of college life
South Suburban College: To arrange a campus tour, call the Office of Admissions at (708) 210-5718 and request to visit the campus. You will be transferred to one of our recruiters who will arrange a convenient time for your visit, and work out the necessary …
Summer ACT, SAT dates
College admissions tests — the ACT and SAT — are a huge part of the college application process. High school counselors typically provide students with the lowdown on when to take these all-important tests. Following is a brief guide to how to register for the …
Roosevelt professor wins American Real Estate Society medal for scholarship in real estate discipline
John McDonald, professor of real estate in the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University and the Gerald W. Fogelson Distinguished Chair in Real Estate, was awarded the prestigious David Ricardo Medal by the American Real Estate Society (ARES) at its annual conference …
Moraine Valley student named 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar
Justina Pauplyte, a student at Moraine Valley Community College, has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar. The Orland Hills resident will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a special medallion from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, which sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College …
How colleges help undecided students pick a major
Today the spiraling cost of tuition and the specter of years of indebtedness from college loans are strong incentives for students to complete an undergraduate degree in four years. But what if they are undecided about their future career and find themselves at a crossroad …
Late spring ACT, SAT dates
College admissions tests — the ACT and SAT — are a huge part of the college application process. High school counselors typically provide students with the lowdown on when to take these all-important tests. Following is a brief guide to how to register for the …
Campus visits offer taste of college life
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: An all-campus open house will be held on April 27. Prospective students are invited to learn more about programs, tour state-of-the-art labs and meet with current students, faculty and admissions representatives. The campus is at 3333 Green Bay …
Colleges, universities share news of programs, events
Here is what is happening at the schools participating in this education guide. Chamberlain College of Nursing: Registered nurses (RNs), the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, are positioned to play an integral role as the industry responds to new demands stemming from changes in …
IU Northwest students will present public affairs research findings at spring forums
The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University Northwest invites students, academic researchers, and working professionals to the Spring 2013 Research Forum, with upcoming sessions planned for March 20 and May 1. The forum provides an opportunity for attendees to collaborate …
Grant expands Columbia College Chicago’s compost program
Columbia College Chicago was recently awarded a grant by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to implement a more comprehensive composting program across campus. This $5,000 grant will allow the college to reach more of the campus with the goal to divert 13 tons of food scrap waste from landfills in 2012-2013, almost double the 2011-2012 school year’s achievement of seven tons.
Colleges help students prepare for careers of the future
Health care, computer and information technology, and criminal justice are among the fields that are expected to require the greatest number of skilled workers. Local colleges and universities are moving fast to get students ready in new courses of study.
On the move? Transfer credits to your next school
Today’s students are on the move — seguing from a community college to earn a bachelor’s degree in a four-year institution, moving from one school to another that’s a better fit or going back to school to complete a degree or learn new skills. And …
Huskies fall to Florida State in hard-fought Orange Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Florida State running back Lonnie Pryor ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns as Northern Illinois saw its 12-game winning streak snapped, 31-10, by the Seminoles on Tuesday night in the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Florida State quarterback …
How to handle student loan debt after college
Today’s college graduates face numerous challenges. With the global economy still struggling, the job market for recent graduates is less than ideal. Competition for jobs is also heated, as high rates of unemployment have created a job market in which out-of-work yet experienced professionals are …
Credit card pointers for college kids
College is a period of firsts. It’s the first time many students are away from home for an extended period of time. It’s the first time students get to choose their own coursework. And it’s the first time many are left to their own devices …
Convention wisdom is right: Autistic students like science, math
It's a popularly held belief that individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gravitate toward STEM majors in college (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). A new study, co-authored by Paul Shattuck, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, confirms …
Gifts for your wiz kid: Back to basics with games and books
Most kids will unwrap their fair share of noisy-yet-fun toys this holiday season-gifts that whirl, zip, buzz and light up. Add some edifying items to the mix that inspire, engage and enthrall children into learning. Fair Game, located in Downers Grove, is a store that …
Helping students manage money
Money management is one skill that can be difficult for young adults to master as they head off on their own. But no matter what stage of life - whether they're entering college or the work force - every young adult should learn how to …
Fostering intellectual growth through healthy school programs
Certain behaviors, such as eating unwholesome foods and not being physically active, which are often established during childhood, may be a factor in today’s major causes of health problems. Youth wellbeing programs play a crucial part in promoting healthful habits while enhancing academic performance. Schools …
Hinsdale high schools to survey students on sex life, drug use
HINSDALE — Hinsdale High School students will be surveyed this month about honesty, charity, sex, drugs and violence. Those are some of the topics covered in a questionnaire that will be given anonymously to students at both Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South. The survey consists …
Social media helps philanthropic efforts
Social media has largely changed the way people communicate with one another. People can now instantly share thoughts and opinions with people on the other side of the globe. The prevalence of social media has also made it easier for charities to share a mission …
Does this new math add up for middle school learners?
WASHINGTON (AP) - It might seem to be a less-than-realistic plan: Put nearly 200 preteens in one large classroom space and expect each of them, with the help of laptops and a few teachers, to learn math at his or her own pace. But that …
Safety tips for students abroad
Safety Tips for Students Abroad (Family Features) The allure of traveling abroad to study and experience other cultures continues to grow for teens across the country. U.S. student participation in study abroad programs has more than doubled over the last decade, according to the Institute …
Texting, tweeting lingo creeping into schoolwork
Students are finding it harder to separate proper English from text and tweet language in school.