After an extensive interviewing process conducted by the selection committee, the Three Fires Council, BSA has announced that Ronald (Ron) A. Wentzell has been selected for the role of Scout Execut.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 16, and events throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader, and offer service opportunities. Here s a sampling.
The College of DuPage is honoring the service and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. s work with programming and actions that continue the efforts of his positive contributions.
Posted6/1/2021 5:30 AM
Suburban community colleges set to receive millions of dollars more in federal COVID-19 relief funding in the coming months are stepping up efforts to help students in need with tuition costs and other expenses, as well as using the money to mitigate the pandemic s impact on their budgets.
The American Rescue Plan authorized in March provides more than $36 billion in emergency grants, including $10 billion to community colleges, $2.6 billion to historically Black colleges and universities, and $6 billion to Hispanic- and other minority-serving institutions. Illinois share is about $1.26 billion.
Public and private colleges and universities can use the funds to support students with exceptional needs, including unexpected expenses, such as job loss, food or housing insecurity and transportation, provide academic or mental health supports, discharge debts, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.