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Englewood student from Roosevelt University Wins social justice award
Psychology major Ashanti McCall believes there is no good story without a struggle, which is why her efforts as a Roosevelt University student have been geared toward helping others.
Former Chatham-Avalon Park President Inducted into The National Inventors Hall of Fame
The former President of the Chatham-Avalon Park Community Council, Dr. Welton I. Taylor, microbiologist, was recently inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
South Suburban teen Works to Change the World One Community at a Time
Glenwood resident Destiny, 17, is, in many ways, your typical teenager. The South Suburban senior is on her way to college and she’s making big strides right now in her community.
Seed grants for community-based initiatives seek to improve health
As part of the City’s ongoing work to engage and invest in neighborhoods, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the new Healthy Chicago Community Seed Grants, providing up to six seed grants for community-based initiatives to improve health and well-being.
The Spirit of Entrepreneurship Comes Alive in Hyde Park, Englewood
The Englewood community is often depicted as the epicenter of violence, poverty and despair in the city of Chicago. Multiple gang shootings and homicides, social economic disparities and failing schools continue to plague this South Side neighborhood, but like a Phoenix rising from the ashes Englewood, native Arnett Faulkner is proof there is still good coming out of and going back into this community.
What's Next for CSU
In April, Chicago State University received emergency funds from the Illinois State legislature in the amount of $20.1 million, after a school year of campaigning and fighting for funds to avoid tenured faculty layoffs and closing its’ doors. During that time, the university eliminated their spring break to cut cost and moved graduation up by 2 weeks. In addition to that, this past Friday, Chicago State University was forced to lay-off one-third of their workforce, or about 300 employees, to save in payroll costs. The layoffs were effective immediately. The Citizen was able to sit down with Dr. Thomas J. Calhoun, president of CSU shortly after the graduation ceremonies to discuss what’s next for the south side university.
Senate Approves Legislation to Improve Accessibility
Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently announced that members of the Senate unanimously approved legislation to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Illinois. “People living with disabilities need equal access to their communities, including schools, parks and businesses,” Madigan said. “I appreciate the Senate’s strong support for increasing accessibility for people with disabilities in Illinois.”
Legislation gives park districts discretion to hire some ex-offenders
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) has secured passage of legislation that allows park districts to give ex-offenders a job and a second chance.
250 Young Black Men Publically Announce College Choices
(Chicago) - For the seventh consecutive year, the seniors of Urban Prep publically committed to the four-year college or university they will attend in the fall. Traditionally, National Signing Day refers to the day when high school seniors sign their letters of intent indicating the college where they will play football. For Urban Prep, it’s not about students’ athletic intent, but rather their academic commitment to attend and complete college.
Morehouse College Department of Mathematics Honored for Achievements
The Department of Mathematics at Morehouse College has been chosen to receive the 2016 AMS Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference Award. The annual award was created by the AMS Committee on the Profession to recognize outstanding programs that successfully address the issue of underrepresented groups in mathematics. Morehouse is honored “for its significant efforts to encourage students from underrepresented groups to continue in the study of mathematics.”
Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Products Recalled
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,568,080 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including plastic, wood, rubber, and metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced recently. The scope of this recall expansion now includes a variety of chicken products associated with extraneous material contamination. The chicken products were produced on various dates between Aug. 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016.
Empowers Women to Achieve Personal and Professional Goals
NEW YORK -- Award-winning international keynote speaker, author, coach, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Wood coaches all individuals, particularly women, to conquer obstacles and achieve their goals, using the principles of FEARLESS Living. Many women wish to change career paths, be an entrepreneur or develop generational wealth, but are often overwhelmed with doubt and fear. These hopefuls may need support and a positive boost to propel them towards their dreams. Wood strives to push audiences to overcome self-limiting thoughts of doubt and fear by providing strategic steps to help them ultimately reach their goals.
NASA Selects American Small Business, Research Institution Projects for Further Development
NASA has selected 399 research and technology proposals from 259 American small businesses and 42 research institutions that will enable NASA’s future missions into deep space, while also benefiting the U.S. economy. The awards have a total value of approximately $49.7 million.
United Health Foundation Commits $2.25 Million in Scholarships to More Than 200 Students
More than 200 students studying to work in health care professions are receiving $2.25 million in scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year from United Health Foundation. The funding is part of United Health Foundation’s commitment to investing in the country’s future, diverse health care workforce. United Health Foundation, in partnership with nine nonprofit and civic organizations, is providing the scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students through its Diverse Scholars Initiative.
