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Prairie State College to Host Several Black History Month Events in February
1/31/2023
Prairie State College (PSC) will celebrate Black History Month by hosting multiple events put on by various organizations across campus. All listed events are open to the public and will be held on the main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. -
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2022 Dean's List
1/27/2023
Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes its students for meeting the rigorous standards of the PSC Dean's List. -
Prairie State College Announces Fall 2022 Part-Time Honors List
1/27/2023
Prairie State College understands the importance of recognizing its part-time students as well as the full-time students. -
Prairie State College names Dr. Bernard Little as Vice President of Student Affairs
1/12/2023
Prairie State College (PSC) names Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Little recently served as the Chief Diversity Officer and Executive Dean for Academic Support at Waubonsee Community College. -
Spring registration for 2023 is now open at Prairie State College
1/9/2023
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. -
Prairie State College Men's Soccer Earns National Tournament Berth
11/11/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) men's soccer has been selected for an at-large berth into the NJCAA Division II National Tournament, which will be held November 14-19 at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. -
Prairie State College Hosts Veteran Art from the Battlefield - Healing the Wounds of War Through the Arts Exhibit
11/4/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting Veteran Art from the Battlefield, works of art courtesy of the CreatiVets Program at the Christopher Art Gallery on the main campus at 202 South Halsted St in Chicago Heights, from November 7 through December 7. -
Professional Licensure Discloser
10/31/2022
Prairie State College academic programs are designed to apply to licensure or certification in Illinois. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to provide background checks, residency requirements, years of experience, or applicants must complete professional examinations. -
Prairie State College to serve as an Early Voting Site Through November 7
10/25/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) will serve as an early voting site for the Gubernatorial Election from now through Monday, November 7. -
Prairie State College Hosts Renowned Landscape Painter Tom Uttech's Artwork
10/19/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting Wondrous Visions, a solo exhibition of photographs and paintings by renowned landscape painter Tom Uttech, at the Christopher Art Gallery on the main campus in Chicago Heights, Ill, through October 26. -
Prairie State Athletics to Host Pioneer Palooza
10/13/2022
Prairie State College Athletics will host its first Pioneer Palooza at the Pioneer Fieldhouse on Monday, October 17. -
Prairie State College Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the only Dental Hygiene Clinic in South Suburban Cook County
10/11/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce its newly renovated Dental Hygiene Clinic. Guests from the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, PSC Board of Trustees, and local elected officials visited the vastly improved facility on September 13 to celebrate the momentous occasion. -
Prairie State College to Host Open House on Saturday, October 29
10/6/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting an open house for prospective students and community members looking to begin or continue on the path to earning a college degree; start or change careers; pursue adult education; or learn about all the campus, programs, and services available at PSC. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon., Saturday, Oct. 29, on the college's main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. -
Prairie State College to Host First-Ever Homecoming Week, Sept. 12 - 17
8/31/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) will host its first Homecoming Week from Sept. 12-17 with a lineup of special events, activities, sporting events and the Investiture of PSC President Dr. Michael D. Anthony. Most events are free and held at the main campus located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. -
Dr. Michael D. Anthony of Prairie State College Selected for the Aspen Institute's New Presidents Fellowship
8/22/2022
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D., President at Prairie State College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. -
Prairie State College Athletics to Host Logo Unveiling Ceremony Aug. 24
8/9/2022
The Prairie State College (PSC) Athletics Department is getting a brand new logo ahead of the fall semester. An unveiling ceremony will take place on August 24 at 11 a.m. in the atrium of the main campus building at 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights. -
Prairie State College Board Of Trustees Searches For New Member
8/3/2022
Christopher Baikauskas has resigned from the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees and the Board is now seeking candidates to fill the vacant position. The Board is required to appoint an interim trustee to serve until the next PSC election in 2023. -
Prairie State College Board Of Trustees Search For New Member
8/3/2022
Christopher Baikauskas has resigned from the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees and the Board is now seeking candidates to fill the vacant position. The Board is required to appoint an interim trustee to serve until the next PSC election in 2023. -
Register in One Day via Prairie State College’s Walk-in Wednesdays
8/2/2022
The fall semester begins soon at Prairie State College (PSC), and registering for classes can happen in as little as one day. Every Wednesday, prospective students can attend Walk-in Wednesdays to complete the enrollment and registration process. -
Fall Registration For 2022 is Now Open at Prairie State College
7/12/2022
Registration is open for the fall 2022 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. -
Recent Prairie State College Graduate Rebbie Davis Named Jack Kent Cooke Scholar
5/24/2022
Recent Prairie State College (PSC) graduate Rebbie Davis has been named a recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship -
Registration for 29th Annual Scholarship Classic is Now Open
5/4/2022
The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation is hosting its 29th Annual Scholarship Classic Golf Outing on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, Ill. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit student scholarships at PSC. -
Prairie State College Announces Part-time Honor Students for Fall 2021
4/5/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes part-time students who have earned at least 12 college credit hours at PSC, earned three or more college credit hours with a term GPA of 3.75 or above in fall 2021, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. -
Prairie State College Announces Dean's List for Fall 2021
4/5/2022
Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of students by awarding them a place on the PSC Dean's List. -
Prairie State College to Host In-Person Open House, April 9
3/31/2022
Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting 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. -
Prairie State College Hosts Fifth Annual Communication Day on Campus
3/30/2022
Prairie State College (PSC), along with Communication Faculty members Dana Trunnell, Joshua Green, and Brianna Abatee, hosted its fifth annual Communication Day on Monday, March 28, featuring performances by PSC's nationally recognized Speech Team members, the naming of the 2022 Ed Schwarz Outstanding Communication Student of the Year recipients, and inductions into the Elighie Wilson, III Forensics Hall of Fame. -
Last Day to Register! Economic Forecast Breakfast to Feature CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
3/28/2022
Charles L. Evans, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will speak at the annual Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation Economic Forecast Breakfast on April 1 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Olympia Fields Country Club located at 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields Il. -
Speech Team Competes at Harper College
2/24/2022
Prairie State College Speech Team competed virtually at the Litrenta Triangle Speech and Debate Tournament on Feb. 17-18 at Harper College. -
Artist's Reception for Threads Exhibit at Christopher Art Gallery Postponed
1/11/2022
Christopher Art Gallery Director Beth Shadur has announced the Artist's Reception for the new Threads gallery has been postponed. -
Spring registration for 2022 is now open at Prairie State College
11/19/2021
Registration is open for the spring 2022 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.