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FYE Scholarship

Full Tuition Scholarship Opportunity Offered to High School Seniors in PSC District 515
The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees Scholarship application is open to qualified high school seniors in community college district 515.

January 7, Press Release

find what fits 2018

Find What Fits at Prairie State College this Spring
During open registration, students will have the opportunity to enroll in credit and non-credit courses and explore their options to find a program that fits.

October 24, 2018, PSC News

speech team moraine valley 2018

PSC Speech Team Brings Home Accolades from Tournament
The team placed seventh overall, and several team members brought home individual awards.

October 24, 2018, PSC News

 

open house 2018

Open House at PSC Oct. 27
Attendees will get the opportunity to speak with current students, staff and faculty members about PSC life. Raffles, giveaways and food will be included.

October 11, 2018, PSC News

Gala Special Event

Oct. 20 PSC 60th Anniversary Gala to Benefits Student Scholarships
To celebrate Prairie State College’s (PSC) 60th anniversary this year, the PSC Foundation is hosting its annual Gala at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 20.

October 1, 2018, PSC News

tenure fall 2018

Three Awarded Tenure at Prairie State College
Receiving tenure, effective January 2019, are Colleen Ivancic, assistant professor of accounting and business; Michelle Keane, assistant professor of nursing; and Edward O'Donnell, assistant professor of nursing.

September 28, 2018, Daily Southtown

 

Director Kuchta

Prairie State names Kuchta athletic director
Kuchta had been Prairie State’s sports information director (SID) since 2010. He replaces Chris Zorich, the former Chicago Bears defensive lineman who had been the school’s athletic director since 2015.

September 25, 2018, The Beverly Review

 

Gems and Mineral

Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show returns to Prairie State College Oct. 20 and 21
Exhibits featuring fossils, crystals, jewelry, and fluorescent stones will be on display for the two-day Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21.

September 21, 2018, PSC News

Angela Hung HF Chronicle NOAA

PSC professor completes internship on Gulf of Mexico research vessel
There’s no doubt being an intern on a ship in the Gulf of Mexico in the heat of summer counting and weighing fish was hard work, but it came with great rewards for Prairie State College Professor Angela Hung.

September 13, 2018, Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle

mental health conference 2018

Illinois Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti is Keynote Speaker for PSC Mental Health Conference
The conference will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, in the Conference Center on the PSC main campus. Sanguinetti will present "Illinois' Response to the Opioid Overdose Crisis."

September 11, 2018, Daily Southtown

Director Kuchta

Staying Home: Sports Information Director Kuchta Replaces Chris Zorich at Athletic Director at Prairie State
When Chris Kuchta began planning his career path, he knew he wanted to be involved in sports. Becoming a college athletic director, however, never crossed his mind. 

September 7, 2018, Daily Southtown

‘Ladies Night Unmasked’ sequel in Chicago Heights offers the rest of the story

‘Ladies Night Unmasked’ sequel in Chicago Heights offers the rest of the story
Once audiences got to know the characters in the play “Ladies Night Unmasked,” they wanted to know more. It was staged several times between October and February at PSC’s Barnes & Noble Auditorium.

August 31, 2018, Daily Southtown

Prairie State College Announces New Student Trustee

Prairie State College Announces New Student Trustee
Benedict Shogunle, an International Student at Prairie State College (PSC), recently was sworn in as the 2018 - 2019 student trustee on the college Board of Trustees.

August 14, 2018, Daily Southtown

Opportunities for Musicians at Prairie State College

Opportunities for Musicians at Prairie State College 
Fall 2018 registration is open at Prairie State College (PSC), and the schedule brings exciting opportunities for musicians to join one of the various ensembles the college offers during the semester.

August 6, 2018, eNews Park Forest

Annual Photographer of the Year Exhibit Opens at PSC Aug. 21

Annual Photographer of the Year Exhibit Opens at PSC Aug. 21
It took me a while to grasp the fact that there was a difference between simply taking photographs and actually creating them. Taking photographs is easy because all there is to it is pushing a button. 

August 6, 2018, Daily Southtown

Prairie State College Alumna Finds Her Passion after Retirement

Prairie State College Alumna Finds Her Passion after Retirement 
While she has been enjoying life and traveling since retiring, Christina Holston, a 1990 Prairie State College (PSC) graduate, says her daily life isn't all about relaxation.

July 25, 2018, Daily Southtown

Women's Center Provides Southland Businesses Assistance for Government Contracts

Women's Center Provides Southland Businesses Assistance for Government Contracts 
Flossmoor entrepreneur Monica Dixon wants a slice of the billions of dollars in federal government contracts awarded each year. 

September 7, 2018, Daily Southtown

PSC Recognizes SCORE Mentors During 60th Anniversary Celebration

PSC Recognizes Score Mentor During 60th Anniversary Celebration
During a recent Prairie State College (PSC) 60th Anniversary Community Celebration. 

July 11, 2018, Daily Southtown

PSC Celebrates Independence Day at Beecher Parade

PSC Celebrates Independence Day at Beecher Parade
Prairie State College joined in the festivities for the Beecher 4th of July Parade. Representing the college were Tabitha Drake, Adrian Wright, Diana Flores and Georges Sanon. They are joined by members of the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band.

July 11 2018, Daily Southtown