Lewis University

The former professor and theater director at Lewis University received the Romeoville university’s first Dean’s Lifetime Award for Excellence.

Nine members of WriteOn Joliet will explore aspects of time in original radio-style stories and poems on Friday and Saturday at the Billie Limacher Bicetennial Park Theatre in Joliet.

The Joliet Regional Port District will receive $1,552,500 for the growing pilot flight training schools at Lewis University Airport.

Lewis University in Romeoville started its annual “Fulfilling the Dream” high school conference in 2005. Students learn about the admission process, financial aid and possible career paths.

The rollout of the new FAFSA form for college students seeking financial aid has encountered numerous glitches, creating stress for families trying to fill the form out quickly.

Lewis University students are helping in gathering feedback on Trinity Services’ co-responder assistance program, working with law enforcement on collecting data on mental health, and substance abuse.

The Joliet corridor is a “a huge area for air pollution,” experts said at a recent climate change and environmental justice program held at Lewis University. Increased truck traffic having impact on environmental health.

Universities in Will County are coming back from enrollment declines that many places of higher education have experienced since the pandemic.

The move to living on-campus can be an exciting, but challenging, time for college students and their parents. Following these guidelines can help make that transition easier.

The four new assistant principals are Sara Coombs Washington Junior High; Elizabeth Darlin, Lynne Thigpen Elementary; Jordan Miller, Thomas Jefferson Elementary; and Mia Suarez, Gompers Junior High School.

The Lewis University police department now has an on-campus emotional support animal. And Maya. a mixed breed therapy dog, visits the residents at The Timbers of Shorewood every other week.

Beny Bamburac, 12, graduated from Joliet Junior College in December after pursuing an associate degree in associate degree in internet technology and participated in JJC’s graduation ceremonies on Friday. He’s currently studying computer science at Lewis University.

Students may choose from seven weekly topics and receive mentoring from STEAM professionals.

In a supportive environment, Jennifer Buss stresses the importance of being not just a good teacher but a good person and a role model.

Taylor Wiscons, director of development for Special Olympics Illinois’ Law Enforcement Torch Run, said Plane Pulls have been held at various locations in Illinois for the last 15 years. Lewis University hosted the first one in 2019 and a second in 2022.