02/20/2025 02:29:12 PM022025Nursing Program Earns 100 Percent Pass Rate

Nursing Program Earns 100 Percent Pass Rate

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The Prairie State College Speech Team Competes at the College of DuPage.

News09/28/2026 11:06:44 AM092026Prairie State College Celebrates 30 Years of the Christopher Art Gallery

Prairie State College is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Christopher Art Gallery, marking three decades of connecting students and the Chicago Southland community with art, artists and educational experiences.

art gallerycelebration01/26/2024 02:02:31 PM012024Orbert Davis at Jazz Fest

Orbert Davis plays at Jazz Fest.

News08/14/2025 04:02:31 PM082025Employment Fair

Employment Fair

News01/17/2025 09:28:15 AM012025Allan DiCastro

News10/17/2024 12:59:44 PM102024Prairie State College NCLEX Average Score

The Prairie State College (PSC) Nursing program achieved a 94 percent pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), an increase from 87 percent in 2023. This rate surpasses both state and national averages.

08/02/2023 11:08:08 AM082023Spring 2023 Part-Time Honors List

Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes its part-time and full-time honor students.

News01/04/2024 02:20:18 PM012024Memory: A Juried Exhibition

New Art Exhibit at Prairie State College

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News09/27/2024 08:45:02 AM092024Business Seminar

"Navigating Procurement," a free Business Diversity Seminar, will be hosted at the Prairie State College (PSC) Conference Center on Wednesday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 202 South Halsted St., Chicago Heights.

News05/19/2025 01:06:52 PM052025Stanley Family Visits Matteson Fire Department

Stanley Family Visits Matteson Fire Department

News02/20/2025 02:45:15 PM022025Open House

Spring Open House

10/06/2023 11:18:41 AM102023Free Community Celebration

Prairie State College (PSC) will host a free community celebration event on Monday, October 16, as part of the college's second annual Homecoming Week. The afternoon event will feature food trucks, a car show, face painting, games, giveaways, and more.

News06/11/2025 12:09:42 PM062025Violence Prevention Summit

Violence Prevention Summit

News01/29/2024 02:48:51 PM012024Opportunity Works

Opportunity Works is great for those looking for work.

News10/24/2024 03:37:55 PM102024Spring Registration is Open

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL. – Open registration for the spring 2025 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) begins Monday, October 28.

News04/21/2025 08:34:49 AM042025Humanities Day 2025

Humanities Day 2025

News05/06/2024 10:46:04 AM052024Summer and Fall Registration is Open at Prairie State College!

Registration is open for the 2024 summer and fall semesters at Prairie State College (PSC) with various options, including in-person, online, and hybrid classes, with flexible scheduling options and convenient start dates throughout the semester.

04/23/2024 02:49:47 PM042024Miracle Thomas Reached 1,000 Career Points this Season.

Prairie State College (PSC) is proud to announce the creation of an Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating the rich history and remarkable achievements of its student-athletes, coaches, and contributors

News04/04/2024 04:39:06 PM042024The award will assist our Fire Science program.

Prairie State College (PSC) has been named a subaward grant recipient of the Urban Area Security Initiative Award of $500,000 from the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Emergency Management & Regional Security.

News02/18/2025 12:52:52 PM022025Jazz Fest

Prairie State College (PSC) will host its 36th Annual Jazz Fest featuring a concert on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium in the PSC Conference Center. The event will showcase guest artists Orbert Davis (Trumpet), Len’I Glenn-McKinney (Saxophone), Valerie Nicholson (Piano), Larry Gray (Bass), and Ernie Adams (Drums).

News10/15/2024 10:15:27 AM102024Halloween Family Fun Fest

Prairie State College (PSC) will host its highly anticipated annual Halloween Family Fun Fest on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Health Tech Building, north of the main campus, located at 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights

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presidents office01/27/2023 09:27:00 AM012023Fall 2022 Dean's List

Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes its students for meeting the rigorous standards of the PSC Dean’s List.

News04/04/2023 10:20:12 AM042023Spring Open House

Prairie State College (PSC) will host an Open House for those looking to begin or continue on the path to earning a college degree, start or change careers or learn about all the programs and services available at PSC.

News12/11/2023 03:51:05 PM122023Foundation Luncheon

The Prairie State College Foundation hosted a Donor Appreciation Luncheon on November 3 in the PSC Conference Center giving PSC scholarship recipients an opportunity to say thank you to those who generously donated money for scholarships.

News03/04/2024 11:01:34 AM032024Ties That Bind

The Male Success Initiative (MSI) program at Prairie State College (PSC) will host its annual “Ties That Bind” event on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Atrium on the Main Campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. This free event is open to the public and aims to support males in the community who are interested in pursuing a college education.

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06/13/2024 09:08:07 AM062024Kids@College

Prairie State College will host its annual Kids@College STEAM Camp for kids ages 4-11 in three sessions with the first one beginning on Monday, June 17.

News05/08/2024 09:05:48 AM052024Prairie State College Speech Team at Nationals

The Prairie State College (PSC) Forensics team finished the season earning numerous accolades at several tournaments, including the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament in Nevada.

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PSC to host Manufacturing Symposium on August 21.

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News03/12/2025 02:23:02 PM032025Campus

Early voting will be at Prairie State College

03/16/2023 09:49:36 AM032023Fall 2023 Dean's List

Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes its students for meeting the rigorous standards of the PSC Dean’s List.

News02/21/2025 02:59:18 PM022025Tony Gumushian

Tony Gumushian

News10/16/2025 02:06:57 PM102025Prairie State College Celebrates NJCAA Day

Prairie State College Celebrates NJCAA Day!

03/31/2023 10:12:56 AM032023One Book, One Community

The Prairie State College (PSC) Library will host two One Book, One Community Book Club Meetings about Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel Maus: A Survivor’s Tale on Tuesday, April 11.

News03/16/2023 09:49:36 AM032023Congreswoman Kelly and PSC President Dr. Michael Anthony

Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered a 1 million dollar celebratory check to Prairie State College (PSC) on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to support the advancement of the dental hygiene program. Allocated by federal community project funding secured by the U.S. Representative, the investment will be used to upgrade technology, create a modern facility, and an efficient network that will improve the teaching and learning experience at PSC.

Newsfeatured10/24/2025 11:20:56 AM102025Professor Jeff Kidd

Professor Jeff Kidd

10/15/2025 09:17:32 AM102025Nighttime Nursing Cohort

Prairie State College (PSC) has expanded its nursing program to better serve working adults and meet growing community demand for healthcare professionals.

10/03/2025 01:56:45 PM102025Dr. La Tia Collins

Dr. La Tia Collins

03/07/2025 12:42:41 PM032025Dr. Erica Lannan

Dr. Erica Lannan is a passionate Professor of Biology at Prairie State College. She teaches Biology 111 (Cellular and Molecular Biology), Biology 107 (Microbes and Society). We sat down and chatted about Biology, Women’s History Month and other fun stuff.

News04/25/2024 09:22:54 AM042024Prairie State College will host its 10th Annual Mental Health Conference

Prairie State College (PSC) will host its 10th Annual Mental Health Conference featuring keynote speaker Jasmin Ford, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Patient Advocate. The conference will be hosted on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the PSC Conference Center on the main PSC campus at 202 S. Halsted in Chicago Heights.

News08/12/2024 02:09:16 PM082024Javier Chavira takes over as Christopher Art Gallery Director

Prairie State College (PSC) is pleased to announce Javier Chavira as the new Art Gallery Director replacing retiring director Beth Shadur.

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News11/05/2023 11:39:10 AM112023Fall Open House

Prairie State College (PSC) will host its Fall 2023 Open House to provide prospective students an opportunity to explore campus, meet the esteemed faculty and staff, and discover the wide array of educational programs and resources available.

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Professor Michael Massengill

News04/09/2025 03:11:44 PM042025Humanities Day

Humanities Day

News10/21/2025 02:55:48 PM102025Officer Marilyn McBride

Officer Marilyn McBride

02/19/2025 10:24:51 AM022025State of the College

Prairie State College (PSC) President Dr. Michael D. Anthony will address faculty, staff and community members at 1 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium about the state of Prairie State College and the school’s strategic plan.

News02/29/2024 11:50:17 AM022024Prairie State College is a state-wide leader in HVAC workforce training.

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Illinois community colleges across the state, including Prairie State College (PSC), are celebrating their valuable role in preparing the workforce for in-demand jobs.

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Prairie State College will host Community Day as part of its Homecoming Week.

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News03/18/2024 02:52:31 PM032024Job/Resource Fair

The Office of Military Student Affairs at Prairie State College is hosting a Job and Resource Fair on March 27th, providing an opportunity for students and community members to connect with a wide range of employment and resource opportunities.

News11/30/2023 02:00:48 PM112023Art Exhibit

Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting WOW - Realism at the Christopher Art Gallery on 202 South Halsted St in Chicago Heights on the main campus through December 14. The college will also host an Artist’s Reception, free and open to the public, on Wednesday, November 29, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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04/26/2024 11:24:18 AM042024Fall 2023 Part-Time Honors List

Prairie State College (PSC) values the contributions of both its part-time and full-time students and acknowledges their hard work and achievements.

News02/13/2023 09:43:47 AM022023Connie Martin Quilts

Connie Martin will present Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad on February 23 at 1 p.m. in the Atrium on the main Prairie State College campus at 202 S. Halsted in Chicago Heights.

03/24/2023 10:04:41 AM032023Summer Registration Open 2023

Registration is open for the summer 2023 session at Prairie State College (PSC) with various options, including in-person, online, and hybrid classes, with flexible scheduling options and convenient start dates throughout the semester.

News04/09/2025 03:35:18 PM042025Mobile Training Center

Mobile Training Center

News10/03/2024 04:15:07 PM102024Early Voting

Cast your early vote at Prairie State College!

News10/05/2023 11:12:24 AM102023Halloween Fun Fest

Prairie State College (PSC) will host its highly anticipated annual Halloween Family Fun Fest on October 31, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the newly renovated atrium on the main campus, located at 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights.

News02/14/2025 09:31:52 AM022025Dr. Nichelle Manuel

Dr. Nichelle Manuel

01/27/2023 09:08:54 AM012023Part-Time Honors List

Prairie State College understands the importance of recognizing its part-time students as well as the full-time students.

News10/07/2024 04:39:21 PM102024Join us at our Fall Open House

Prairie State College (PSC) invites the community to its upcoming Open House on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to noon on the main campus, located at 202 South Halsted Street.

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01/05/2023 08:39:58 AM012023Register for Spring 2023

Registration is open for the spring 2023 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) with various options, including in-person, online, and hybrid classes, with flexible scheduling options and convenient start dates throughout the semester.

News12/12/2024 02:24:31 PM122024Campus

Phase II of the asbestos abatement process will begin on Friday, December 13, in the main building at Prairie State College.

News06/26/2025 02:05:15 PM062025Dana Trunnell

Dana Trunnell is an Associate Professor of Communication at Prairie State College. She teaches Comm 101, Intercultural Communication, Mass Communication, Group Communication and is the Communication Coordinator for the Center of Teaching and Learning on campus.

News10/02/2025 04:30:56 PM102025Part-Time Honors

Part-Time Honors

11/06/2025 02:35:30 PM112025Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day Ceremony

08/29/2025 08:59:45 AM082025Professor Brianna Abate

Professor Brianna Abate

11/05/2025 10:59:05 AM112025Skyway Writers Competition

Skyway Writers Competition

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News08/02/2023 11:03:12 AM082023Spring 2023 Dean's List

Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes its students for meeting the rigorous standards of the PSC Dean’s List.

News05/15/2025 02:40:10 PM052025Dr. Christine Brooms

Dr. Christine Brooms is Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Natural Sciences Department at Prairie State College. Dr. Brooms teaches General Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II and is coordinator for the LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation).

01/12/2023 08:57:41 AM012023Dr. Bernard Little named PSC Vice President

Prairie State College (PSC) names Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Student Affairs.

News06/23/2025 07:51:35 AM062025Dr. Ty Jiles was named an Impact Academy fellow.

Dr. Tywanda Jiles, Dean of Career and Technical Education at Prairie State College, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Dr. Jiles joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.

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10/02/2025 04:21:16 PM102025Summer 2025 Dean's List

Summer 2025 Dean's List

10/24/2023 11:36:32 AM102023Spring Registration 2024

Open registration for the 2024 Spring Semester begins on Monday, Oct. 30, at Prairie State College (PSC), offering a broad range of courses tailored to meet the diverse academic needs of the community.

News04/16/2024 11:03:24 AM042024Parker at Open House

Prairie State College Open House

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