Illinois education

Articles about universities, colleges, degrees and courses, especially in Illinois. For online programs, Lerna Courses is a recommended resource.

  • Top Masters of Science in Nursing Management

    With the nursing field growing at a pretty rapid pace, especially in light of economic woes in other industries, it’s no surprise that nursing management programs are exploding in popularity. Increasingly large nursing staffs must be managed by professionals who can combine organizational management skills with those required of a nurse in the midst of…

  • Study Abroad Destinations for ISU Students

    Illinois State University students have a plethora of study abroad options for those who fancy life beyond the borders of “the Prairie State”. If you are one such student, here are some of the various destinations at your fingertips. 1. Gold Coast, Australia Admission to the Griffith University on the Gold Coast requires a class standing…

  • Illinois Journalism Education Awards

    Ever since its foundation in 1988, the Illinois Journalism Education Association (IJEA) has been promoting and awarding excellence in academic journalism within the community. The organization has awards and contests that it regularly gives to students, journalism educators, school administrators and other stakeholders who show brilliance in scholastic journalism. Educator and Friend Awards This award…

  • Hummingbird Festival

    Liberty, IL. Siloam Springs State Park will be the site for this year’s local Hummingbird Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 9th, from 9am to noon. Dozens of hummingbirds may be present to “wow” Festival visitors. Festival Details Vernon Kleen, a licensed hummingbird bander and President of the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will begin…

  • St. Ambrose University: Fall Dean’s List

    DAVENPORT, Iowa – The following full-time students, who achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have been named to the St. Ambrose University Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 term. Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St. Ambrose is a private, coeducational, comprehensive university with a firm grounding…