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We wear pink in October! 💗PSC faculty, staff and students are showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. J...
10/07/2026

We wear pink in October! 💗

PSC faculty, staff and students are showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us every Wednesday in October by wearing pink and showing your support for survivors and those still fighting.

Stop by the PSC Atrium at 12:30 p.m. for our weekly group photo!

10/07/2026

There’s still time to experience Corazón de Papel (Paper Heart) at the Christopher Art Gallery!

Featuring the colorful and imaginative work of artist Gloria Contreras, the exhibition celebrates the Mexican folk-art tradition of cartonería through vibrant, whimsical sculptures.

On display through October 14.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://prairiestate.edu/community/christopher-art-gallery/index.aspx

The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Corazón de Papel (Paper Heart), featuring the colorful and...
09/15/2026

The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College presents Corazón de Papel (Paper Heart), featuring the colorful and imaginative sculptures of artist Gloria Contreras.

Working in the Mexican folk-art tradition of cartonería, Contreras transforms paper, cardboard and paste into vibrant, whimsical sculptures.

Exhibition: September 15–October 14
Public Reception: Wednesday, September 16 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Join us at the Christopher Art Gallery to celebrate the work of Gloria Contreras and the rich tradition of Mexican folk art.

It’s National Voter Registration Day!PSC is partnering with the National Federation of Democratic Women for a voter regi...
09/15/2026

It’s National Voter Registration Day!

PSC is partnering with the National Federation of Democratic Women for a voter registration event happening today until 7:30 p.m.

Students and community members can stop by to:

✓ Register to vote
✓ Check or update their voter registration information
✓ Get information about voter registration

A big thank you to Dunkin’ for stopping by Prairie State College today! Our students and employees enjoyed free samples,...
09/14/2026

A big thank you to Dunkin’ for stopping by Prairie State College today! Our students and employees enjoyed free samples, gift cards and a little afternoon pick-me-up. We appreciate you spending the day with our Pioneers!

Remembering the lives we lost, the heroes who responded and the resilience that continues to unite us.
09/11/2026

Remembering the lives we lost, the heroes who responded and the resilience that continues to unite us.

09/10/2026

Campus Update:
Power has been restored to the affected buildings. The Main Building will remain closed until 5 p.m. The Conference Center and all other campus buildings remain open.

Beginning at 5 p.m., all regularly scheduled classes will continue as scheduled, including those in the Main Building, ATOC, Health Tech, MAC, and K Building.

Thank you for your patience.

09/10/2026

Campus Community –

Due to a power outage affecting the Main Building and Conference Center, classes and operations in both buildings are being suspended at this time.
All other campus buildings remain open and are operating as scheduled.

We will share an update on afternoon classes and operations in the affected buildings as soon as more information is available.

Prairie State College is proud to sponsor the Community Social Action Fair, hosted by the Joliet Area/South Suburban Alu...
08/27/2026

Prairie State College is proud to sponsor the Community Social Action Fair, hosted by the Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The free community event will feature food trucks, a game truck, family activities, giveaways, voter information and community resources. The NAACP will also give away free grocery bags while supplies last.

Saturday, August 29
Noon – 5 p.m.
Prairie State College (Lot C)
202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights

Everything is free and the event is open to the public. All are invited to attend!

08/20/2026

Join us in the library classroom on Tuesday, September 15th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM for a Constitution Day lecture. Dr. Justin Pariseau (History) will talk about Revolutionary ideology and the Founders' opposition to monarchy as a form of government, fears that the Constitution could betray the principles of the Revolution, and recent No Kings protests that have happened across the country and in our community.

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Chicago Heights, IL
60411

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