 The Prairie State College Foundation celebrated the Humanities by awarding the Arts Unleashed Scholarships from the Foundation’s Nicholas & Jacqueline Rinaldi and John B. Abate’ Prize in the Arts Funds. Students were recognized for producing outstanding bodies of work in visual arts and creative writing at the April 23rd PSC Humanities Day award ceremony. These prizes were made possible through the generosity of the Rinaldi and Abate’ families. You too can make a meaningful impact and change a life by becoming an annual sponsor or making a gift.
Friday, April 11, 2025, the Prairie State College Foundation hosted the 2025 Economic Forecast Breakfast (EFB) at Olympia Fields Country Club with featured speaker, Jason Turner. Jason, who is the Chief Investment Strategist and Head of Multi-Asset Strategy for Great Lakes Advisors, a Wintrust wealth Management Company, presented to a very attentive audience. Prairie State College Professor Michael Massengill's Economics class was in attendance and Foundation recipients volunteered to welcome EFB guests. To learn more about Foundation events and how to participate visit thepscf.org.
The Prairie State College Office of Institutional Advancement was elated to welcome Allan DiCastro, an exemplary alumnus, back to campus during Community College Week. “Mr. DiCastro defines Started Near, Going Far, and continues to Give Back to the PSC community, stated Deborah S. Havighorst, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement and the PSC Foundation. “It was heartwarming to see Allan’s genuine interaction with GAP scholarship recipients and his commitment to student success.”
Mr. DiCastro established the Gail Ann Prize (GAP) Scholarship for nearby Serena Hills Elementary School students who attend PSC. His commitment to PSC students honors his late sister, Gail Ann DiCastro. Mr. DiCastro toured campus and was greeted by Dr. Anthony, PSC President, during his time at the College. The legacy Mr. DiCastro leaves behind will change the lives of numerous PSC students.  Sculptor Lorado Taft’s bronze Alma Mater statue on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. (Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune)
 On Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, Career Services and the Prairie State College Foundation hosted its first Major Moves: AlumniConnect with Students event! From 11 AM to 1 PM, twelve alumni, ranging from the class of 1969 to 2024, gathered in the atrium to connect with students and share insights about their careers and academic journeys since graduating from PSC. It was a wonderful chance for current students to see firsthand the lasting value of their PSC experience and how it can shape their future careers. Thank you to all the alumni who participated and made the event a success! |
