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PSC Graduation a Family Affair

Nwi.com
May 18, 2012

When she walks across the stage to receive her diploma during the commencement ceremony Saturday, associate degree recipient Radiance Walker can be proud of the legacy she is leaving behind at Prairie State College. And, that legacy will likely be in the audience cheering her on.

While a student at Prairie State, Walker convinced her sister, brother, and even her mother to pursue their studies. Now, all four Sauk Village residents say they have brighter futures because of their decision to attend the college.

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Two PSC students named to Phi Theta Kappa Illinois All-Academic team

Nwi.com
May 7, 2012

Two Prairie State College students recently were honored at the 14th annual Phi Theta Kappa banquet on April 18 in Springfield, Ill.

Carlo Pierandozzi and Erin Witt were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement, campus leadership, and responsible community involvement. They were selected by committee from a group of PSC student applicants. As part of the honor, Pierandozzi and Witt are named to the 2012 Illinois All-Academic Team, which includes 81 students representing 42 community colleges in Illinois.

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Prairie State College honors graduates who served in military

Nwi.com
May 4, 2012

Prairie State College officials Thursday paid tribute to the members of the upcoming graduating class who served in the U.S. military.

The community college held a ceremony for the 14 people of the class of 2012 who fall into that category — presenting 11 of them with special stoles decorated with a U.S. flag motif that they will wear with their caps and gowns during the college's graduation ceremonies May 19. The other three were not present for the evening ceremony.

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PSC speech team wins bronze in regional tourney

Nwi.com
April 9, 2012

The Prairie State College speech team placed third at the Phi Rho Pi regional speech tournament at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg.

The bronze medalists were Adrianna Carr, of Park Forest; Kelli Campbell and Nick Williams. of Homewood, and Elizabeth Rossi, of Crete.

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PSC students help rehab youth center

Nwi.com
April 1, 2012

Prairie State College painting and drywall students performed their on-the-job training by helping to rehab the youth center for the FUTURE Foundation Youth Services, located in Ford Heights.

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