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Opinion: AI’s role in higher educationIn recent years, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed it t...
11/17/2025

Opinion: AI’s role in higher education

In recent years, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed it to integrate itself heavily within society. With the increased usage of AI, questions arise such as where the line lies between using it as a tool and being entirely reliant on it. This rings especially true in academia and whether a student is using it to generate an essay or a teacher using it to generate lesson plans, AI within only a few years since its popularization is cementing itself in higher education....

In recent years, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed it to integrate itself heavily within

Once classes and school work are over, students often seek a space to unwind from their routines in an informal setting....
11/07/2025

Once classes and school work are over, students often seek a space to unwind from their routines in an informal setting. These can be gyms, cafes, recreation centers and social clubs. All these locations play an important role in our lives to better quality of life and foster important connections. The three essential places In 1989, a sociologist, Ray Oldenburg, introduced his views to society on the three realms that he considered necessary for living a balanced and fulfilling life....

Once classes and school work are over, students often seek a space to unwind from their routines in

This past Oct. 16-26, Uniting Pride has filled the streets of Champaign-Urbana with PRIDE to remind its community that i...
10/29/2025

This past Oct. 16-26, Uniting Pride has filled the streets of Champaign-Urbana with PRIDE to remind its community that it is one that is inclusive, welcoming and loves authentically. Pride Fest here in Champaign-Urbana marks its 15th anniversary this year. Hosted by Uniting Pride for the past 15 years, their aim in hosting the heavily anticipated event is to bring together diverse communities to celebrate the thriving LGBTQ Champaign-Urbana community....

This past Oct. 16-26, Uniting Pride has filled the streets of Champaign-Urbana with PRIDE to remind its community

All photos taken by Sophia Naylor, besides the photo of the cookie Biscoff cake, credited to Paris Baguette, and the pho...
10/28/2025

All photos taken by Sophia Naylor, besides the photo of the cookie Biscoff cake, credited to Paris Baguette, and the photo of apple cider, credited to allrecipes.com With fall being a season so profoundly rooted in its cozy, autumnal aesthetics, going to a cafe is the perfect way to embrace it. From warm drinks and seasonal pastries to a warm ambiance, the Champaign-Urbana area offers an extensive selection of places to celebrate the season with a treat....

https://www.prospectusnews.com/falling-in-love-with-fall-reviewing-local-seasonal-cafe-menus/

All photos taken by Sophia Naylor, besides the photo of the cookie Biscoff cake, credited to Paris Baguette,

“Leadership is for those who pay attention,”says Christopher Carter. At the Leading Illinois Together Conference, these ...
10/22/2025

“Leadership is for those who pay attention,”says Christopher Carter. At the Leading Illinois Together Conference, these words were a call to action for students to network, inquire and achieve a deeper sense of purpose within the conference. The conference took place on Oct. 10 to 11, and had several memorable workshops and spectacular speakers. This two day conference was hosted by Illinois Central College, located in Peoria, IL....

“Leadership is for those who pay attention,”says Christopher Carter. At the Leading Illinois Together Conference, these words were

Since 2009, Little libraries have appeared all around the Champaign-Urbana area in order to provide its community with r...
10/20/2025

Since 2009, Little libraries have appeared all around the Champaign-Urbana area in order to provide its community with reading sources for trade. The ingenious design aims for accessibility to literature and community-building in an increasingly solitary world. Champaign-Urbana has a strong communal spirit that provides its members plenty of ways to get engaged and feel like they are a part of something bigger....

Since 2009, Little libraries have appeared all around the Champaign-Urbana area in order to provide its community with

As part of the Science Scholars program here at Parkland, I had the opportunity to fly out to San Diego from Oct. 2-4 fo...
10/15/2025

As part of the Science Scholars program here at Parkland, I had the opportunity to fly out to San Diego from Oct. 2-4 for the annual S-STEM Scholars conference to network with the 1,000+ other STEM scholars and present my research. Through various breakout sessions, networking events, career fairs and much more, I made lasting connections and gained valuable knowledge to help me grow academically and personally....

As part of the Science Scholars program here at Parkland, I had the opportunity to fly out to

On this upcoming World Mental Health Day, on Oct. 10, it becomes important to understand how the extended use of technol...
10/10/2025

On this upcoming World Mental Health Day, on Oct. 10, it becomes important to understand how the extended use of technology can strain our mental well-being. For college students especially, this day serves as a reminder to unplug, unwind, and recharge. When taking a look around our environment nowadays, we are often met with phones, tablets, laptops, computers, TVs – the list could go on....

On this upcoming World Mental Health Day, on Oct. 10, it becomes important to understand how the extended

Participating in an exchange program allows one the opportunities to visit breathtaking sights, learn another language, ...
10/06/2025

Participating in an exchange program allows one the opportunities to visit breathtaking sights, learn another language, immerse yourself into another culture, and form connections around the world. Parkland College’s exchange program strives to turn those sought after opportunities into a reality. Parkland’s Summer of 2025 Study Abroad trip to France Photo provided by Jody Littleton Why Study Abroad? Studying abroad bridges together academic studies and exploration of different cultures....

Participating in an exchange program allows one the opportunities to visit breathtaking sights, learn another language, immerse yourself

To implement change, you must be willing to take action. It seems easy enough, but how often is it the case that people ...
10/03/2025

To implement change, you must be willing to take action. It seems easy enough, but how often is it the case that people recognize flaws within the system without taking the initiative to make a difference? For Parkland’s Student Government Association, also known as the SGA, turning action into real impact for the lives of Parkland Students is what it is all about....

To implement change, you must be willing to take action. It seems easy enough, but how often is

Prospectus Podcast Episode 2
09/29/2025

Prospectus Podcast Episode 2

Prospectus Podcast Episode 2 Katrina Phetchareun September 29, 2025 Post navigation Previous: Staff Spotlight: Emma Fish Related Stories Parkland college goes mobile: Cobra Pathfinder Jonathan Hahn September 29, 2025 Staff Spotlight: Emma Fish Hany Bombales September 26, 2025 Staff Spotlight: Megan....

All photos taken by Jonathan Hahn After being in the works for over a year, the Cobra Pathfinder — Parkland’s interactiv...
09/29/2025

All photos taken by Jonathan Hahn After being in the works for over a year, the Cobra Pathfinder — Parkland’s interactive career services unit — is finally ready to hit the road running. From training pilots, surgical technologists, industrial technologists and much more, Parkland college offers a wide variety of unique programs to accommodate every student. However, the core problem lies in the fact that students applying to Parkland are unaware of a lot of the opportunities available, and do not want to risk going into a field that they have never heard of before....

After being in the works for over a year, the Cobra Pathfinder — Parkland’s interactive career services unit

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