Valparaiso University President José Padilla announced Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the calendar year, capping a five-year tenure which saw disruptions on campus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of partnerships and programs to bring in new students as faculty and programs were cut, and the controversial planned sale of key artwork from the university’s museum.
Category: Education
Orland High School District 230, teachers union reach contract agreement after 9 months negotiating
The Orland District 230 contract will increase costs 19.52% over three years including more compensation for co-curricular stipends.
Bestselling Author and Speaker Michael D. Wynn Shares Expert Insights on Habits That Drive Year-Long Success
“Coach Win” to be a featured speaker at Leaders Live Generously Summit, February 17-19, 2025.
Some parents fed up with CPS and CTU battles:’I feel like politics is taking over our children having the best education’
With Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union still unable to settle on a contract, parents say their children are not the priority.
Bitter cold prompts south and southwest suburban schools to teach remotely
Lockport High School was among the few schools to have in-person classes during Tuesday’s frigid temperatures.
Dominican University softball field deal in River Forest unlikely ‘anytime soon’
The future of a proposed agreement for Dominican University’s women’s softball to use a field at River Forest’s Keystone Park is cloudy.
Indiana lays off 25 athletic department workers in preparation for revenue sharing
Indiana University has laid off 25 athletic department employees as it prepares for revenue sharing with athletes that is expected to begin this year, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
Oak Park and River Forest musicians set school record with IMEA selections
A school record 22 student musicians from Oak Park and River Forest High School made All State this year.
Former educator helps West Side teens build houses, careers and community
Graduates from Collins Academy High School worked with their former teacher’s nonprofit to design and construct homes for their neighborhood.
Censured Naperville D203 board member says she wants evidence against her made public: ‘They’ve taken away my credibility’
A Naperville District 203 School Board member censured earlier this month for conduct detrimental to the district emphatically denied the allegations outlined in the school board’s 10-page report, saying they are vague, false and misleading.