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USF Online Programs Recognized in the 2023 Best Online Program by U.S. News
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The U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2023 Best Online Programs rankings and ranked University of St. Francis’ (USF) online business programs (excluding MBA) were ranked the best in Illinois.
The publication also recognized four other online programs offered by USF, including online graduate education programs and online MBA programs named as the best private programs in Illinois.
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The recognized USF programs included:
Online Graduate Business Programs (excluding MBA) – #1 ranked program overall in Illinois (36th percentile nationally);
Online Graduate Education Programs – #1 ranked private program in Illinois (18th percentile nationally);
Online MBA Programs – #1 ranked private program in Illinois (36th percentile nationally);
Online Nursing Programs – #3 ranked private program in Illinois (35th percentile nationally), and;
Online Bachelor’s Programs – #4 ranked private program in Illinois (24th percentile nationally)
Visit www.usnews.com/education/onlineeducation for more information on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs rankings.
By: Encounter Staff
Giant Guitar Sculpture Artwork Lit at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum
The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum lit up the largest hand-made Guitar sculpture on Friday, January 20, on Route 66 in downtown Joliet.
The 24-foot guitar artwork nicknamed “Gigantar” was created in New Jersey and traveled across 5 states to reach its destination. To celebrate the museum’s new icon, there was a ceremony featuring Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen where the community was invited to see the unveiling of the sculpture.
The sculpture was commissioned to the world-renowned artist Shannon MacDonald by the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum. According to the press release, the commission came from a grant by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Regarding this milestone event, Ron Romero, executive director of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum, said, “GIGANTAR will be the museum’s icon. We are thrilled with the work Shannon has done and we can’t wait to show it to music lovers throughout Illinois and the world.”
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum exists to preserve Illinois rich musical heritage and educate visitors about the musicians and bands by providing educational programs.
To learn more about “Gigantar”, visit www.roadtorock.org/gigantar/.
$1 Chocolate Cake for Portillo’s 1 Year Anniversary
On February 21, the famous chocolate cake from Portillo's, the national restaurant chain, will be available for $1 a slice when you buy any entrée as part of the chain's one-year anniversary celebration.
According to the press release, the promotion will be accessible in Joliet while placing an order via the drivethru, by ordering takeout or delivery or by using the Portillo's mobile app by applying the promocode JOLIETBDAY at checkout.
Customers who placed an order online at the Joliet location on February 21 – either via Portillo’s website or app – will also be entered in a chance to win a $50 gift card.
