Coroner awaits West toxicology test results Nov 16, 2007
West retired from her post as professor and chair of the English Department at Chicago State University in 2004 to become her son's manager, according to the Kanye West Foundation Web site. She also became CEO of Super Good, the parent company of Kanye West Enterprises. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Mystery surrounds death of rapper's mother Nov 14, 2007
She was the former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department and recently published the book Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star. West helped manage her son's businesses and educational foundation after retiring from Chicago State University in 2004. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Autopsy, scrutiny in Donda West's death Nov 14, 2007
Funeral plans for West are pending, while a memorial service at Chicago State University, where she once chaired the English department, is set for this week. Contributing: wire reports. (USA Today -- Life)
Medical Board Investigating Donda West's Doctor Nov 14, 2007
The former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, Donda West served as chief executive of West Brands LLC, the parent company of her son's business enterprises ... "She was a fantastic educator," said Brenda Eatman Aghahowa, the chairwoman of the English and Communications department at Chicago State University. (CBS2.com, CA)
Move Over Britney Nov 13, 2007
Condolences to Kanye West on the sudden passing of his mother, Dr. Donda West, chairwoman of the English Department at Chicago State University. Contrary to his stage persona, Kanye is one of the nicest people you could hope to meet. (Fox News)
Report: West's mother died after surgery Nov 13, 2007
Donda West was the former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department ... She began working at Chicago State University in 1980 and eventually chaired the school's English department, according to the site. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Death of Kanye's mother probed Nov 13, 2007
An academic, West spent about 30 years at Chicago State University, rising to head of the English department before leaving to manage her son's career. She had headed the Kanye West Foundation, which is aimed at keeping inner-city youths in school. (iAfrica.com)
Surgery complications may have killed Kanye's mom Nov 13, 2007
The former chairwoman of Chicago State University s English department, Donda West served as chief executive of West Brands LLC, the parent company of her son s business enterprises. She also was chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation, an educational nonprofit that works to decrease dropout rates and improve literacy. (KHOU.com, TX)
Rap star Kanye West's mom dies Nov 13, 2007
In 2004, she retired from her post as professor and chair of the English Department at Chicago State University to become her son's manager and guided her son to a Grammy-winning hip-hop career. Earlier this year, she released a book she co-authored called "Raising Kanye: Life Lessons From the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Rapper West's mother dies in LA after surgery Nov 13, 2007
Donda West helped manage her son's businesses and educational foundation after retiring in 2004 after 30 years teaching English at Chicago State University. She died Saturday night at Centinela Freeman Hospital in seaside Marina del Rey after paramedics were called to her nearby home. (Reuters UK)
Rapper Kanye West's mother dies Nov 12, 2007
She began working at Chicago State University in 1980 and eventually chaired the school's English department, according to the site. . (International Herald Tribune)
Donda West, Noted Scholar And Kanye's Mother, Dies At 58 Nov 12, 2007
Former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department died Saturday from undisclosed causes ... Donda West, the mother of Kanye West and former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, passed away Saturday from undisclosed causes, according to a spokesman for the family ... She began her teaching career in the early 1970s at Brown College in Atlanta and began working at Chicago State University in 1980, according to the site; she was also a Fulbright Scholar,... (MTV.com)
Men's golf in eighth place after first day of Skyhawk Classic Oct 17, 2007
Chicago State University - 341 - 318 - 659 (73). SIU Individual Standings T16. (Siusalukis.com)
Men's golf finishes tied for sixth at Skyhawk Classic Oct 17, 2007
Chicago State University - 341 - 318 - 304 - 963 (+99). SIU Individual Results T19. (Siusalukis.com)
Remarks by Henrietta Holsman Fore, Acting Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, As Prepared Sep 25, 2007
Chicago State University September 18, 2007 CHICAGO, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks by Henrietta Holsman Fore, Acting Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development: Thank you for your kind introduction ... I am here today to announce we are awarding $2 million to Chicago State University to supplement our previous $3 million commitment to Ghanean education. (PR Newswire)
Kanye West: King of rap Sep 24, 2007
They settled in the comfortable suburb of Oak Lawn and Mrs West became chair of the English department at Chicago State University, eventually becoming the rapper's manager ... " Hip-hop's future, it seems, is embodied not by the muscle-bound, tattooed form of a former New York drug slinger but also by the crew-necked sweaters and popped collars of the son of a university professor. Wake up to Mr West! A Life in Brief Born Kanye Omari West, 8 June 1977, Atlanta, Georgia.Early life Father was a... (Independent)
USAID Announces Additional $2 Million to Fund Text Books for Ghana's School Children Sep 21, 2007
CHICAGO, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Henrietta Fore, the Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced that Chicago State University (CSU) would receive a $2 million grant to allow it to develop, produce and distribute textbooks for schoolchildren in Ghana ... "We are proud of our extensive association with American colleges and universities, such as Chicago State University, where we tap into the resources and know-how of the best and brightest... (PR Newswire)
Rap stars battle over genre's future Sep 1, 2007
"Head to head: Kanye West vs 50 CentKanye WestWorldwide sales 8mBackground Kanye's mother, Donda West, was chair of the English department at Chicago State University before becoming Kanye's manager. He attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago, but dropped out in order to work on his music career.Sample hit Crack MusicChoice lyric "How we stop the Black Panthers. Ronald Reagan cooked up an answer. (Guardian Unlimited)
Blagojevich files veto, state budget takes effect Aug 25, 2007
5 million for Chicago State University to fund the Chicagoland Regional College Program and the university s Public Policy Institute. Jones holds an honorary doctorate from the university and has supported it in past state budgets. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Lake Land interim leader decision on hold for now Jun 12, 2007
He has been an assistant coach at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas, Chicago State University, South Dakota State University and Parkland College in Champaign. Lake Land College is using a federal grant to hire 11 corrections job preparedness instructors for education programs in state prisons. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
President Bush Discusses United States International Development Agenda Jun 1, 2007
Our program helped her complete high school, and now she's attending Chicago State University on a scholarship. She's one of the first -- she is one of the first women from her village ever to receive a college education. (White House News Releases)
Senate Democrats advance gambling proposal May 26, 2007
It also would give all casinos hundreds more gaming positions, tax casinos to provide aid for horse racing tracks and pump millions more dollars into education, construction projects and Chicago State University a favorite of Senate President Emil Jones. Senate and House Democrats working on the measure say it needs revisions before it's in final form but called it a good start. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Brown picked as Lake Land coach May 18, 2007
Previously, he was an assistant at Parkland, South Dakota State and Chicago State University. Long before then, the 39-year-old Brown competed in state track meets at Charleston as a Murphysboro High School sprinter and played for Southern Illinois University s football team. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Donda and Kanye West to Sign 'Raising Kanye' at Borders(R) in Los Angeles May 8, 2007
She previously served as the Chair of The English Department at Chicago State University and is now the Chief Executive Officer of Super Good, the parent company of Kanye West enterprises. What: Kanye and Donda West sign "Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar." When: Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Borders 1360 Westwood Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mrs. Bush Praised for Helping Libraries Apr 25, 2007
All three young women graduated from high school and traveled to the United States to study at Chicago State University. Launched in 2002, the $600 million Africa Education Initiative has awarded more than 250,000 scholarships, trained more than 600,000 teachers and provided almost 4 million textbooks and other materials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
First Lady Laura Bush Highlights Africa's Education Needs Apr 25, 2007
All three young women graduated from high school and traveled to the United States to study at Chicago State University. (Story continues below). (Fox News -- Politics)
Struck comes to St. Bede Apr 10, 2007
He then earned a master s degree at Chicago State University and became a doctor of education in 1993 at Loyola University. Struck served as teacher and then principal in Joliet, then as superintendent in Braceville, Morris and Palos Heights. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Men's Golf slips five spots, finishes seventh at Grover Page Classic Mar 8, 2007
TEAM SCORING 1 - University of North Alabama - 288-291-289--868 (-4) 2 - Tennessee Technological University - 302-291-290--883 (+19) 3 - Murray State University - 303-297-293--893 (+29) 4 - University of Tennessee at Martin - 295-305-294--894 (+30) T5 - Morehead State University - 307-304-295--906 (+42) T5 - Lewis University - 302-306-298--906 (+42) 7 - Southern Illinois University - 295-304-314--913 (+49) 8 - University of Central Arkansas - 305-304-309--918 (+54) 9 - Chicago State University -... (Siusalukis.com)
Former Olympic track star Willye B. White remembered Mar 6, 2007
White obtained a bachelor's degree in public health administration in 1976 from Chicago State University. Besides competing, she was active in sports through coaching and consulting. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Kirk Bey column: Koelbl aims to keep Eagles on their perch Mar 1, 2007
He started this season at Division I Chicago State University, but didn t like it there. He called Koelbl, told him he was transferring to UW-L and asked if there would be room for him on the roster next year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Kraft seeks Ultimate boost Feb 28, 2007
Terry Kearney, a marketing professor at Chicago State University, agreed. "My first thought as a consumer is it sounds like a baby step. Everyone has got a new, improved version of what they are selling," Kearney said. (Chicago Tribune)
Bulldogs Battle For Banana Belt Tournament Title Feb 28, 2007
Last season in Lewiston, Gonzaga went 2-1, posting wins over Chicago State University and Washington State University. This weekend will mark the first time the Zags have played both Air Force and Southern Utah in program history. (Gozags.com)
Men's Golf ties for seventh at spring season-opening Pizza Hut / BellSouth Classic Feb 27, 2007
TEAM SCORING 1 - Murray State University - 298-298--596 (+20) 2 - Loyola College - 302-304--606 (+30) 3 - University of Mobile - 306-303--609 (+33) 4 - Jackson State University - 311-312--623 (+47) 5 - Chicago State University - 313-315--628 (+52) 6 - Southern University - 319-312--631 (+55) T7 - Southern Illinois University - 314-318--632 (+56) T7 - University of Tennessee at Martin - 320-312--632 (+56) T9 - IUPUI - 324-319--643 (+67) T9 - Fairfield University - 317-326--643 (+67) 11 -... (Siusalukis.com)
Putting stock in a brighter future Feb 26, 2007
Anderson enrolled at Chicago State University ... 1977: Bachelor's degree in business and administration, Chicago State University. (Chicago Tribune)
Sharpton ancestor was slave owned by Thurmond's relatives: report Feb 26, 2007
Another researcher on the project was Tony Burroughs, who teaches genealogy at Chicago State University. Strom Thurmond, of South Carolina, was once considered a symbol of segregation. (Globe and Mail)
Zags Travel To Lone Star State Feb 22, 2007
Last season in Lewiston, Gonzaga went 2-1, posting wins over Chicago State University and Washington State University. PATTERSON BASEBALL COMPLEX AND WASHINGTON TRUST FIELD: This season the Zags will call the Gonzaga University campus home for the first time in nearly three and a half years. (Gozags.com)
News in brief Feb 8, 2007
The scholarships, available to residents of the 80th district, will cover one year's tuition, including summer school, to University of Illinois schools, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. Fees, books, room and board are not covered. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Falcons Win at Chicago State, 72-55 Jan 31, 2007
com) - Senior scored a game-high 20 points to pace five double-digit scorers as the Bowling Green State University women's basketball team picked up a 72-55 road win over Chicago State University Tuesday night (Jan. 30). (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Head to Windy City Jan 30, 2007
30) game vs. Chicago State University. tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. Eastern) at the Jacoby D. Dickens Center (2,500). (Bgsufalcons.com)
Mann, Achter Help Falcons Post 72-55 Win at Eastern Jan 29, 2007
30) non-conference game at Chicago State University. NOTES * The win was BGSU's first-ever victory at Eastern's Convocation Center. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Points in police affidavit on UMC disputed Jan 24, 2007
What made that accusation especially eyebrow-raising was the claim in the affidavit that Frasier's president, Boone, was a former fraternity brother of Thomas, who attended Chicago State University. In short, it appeared that Thomas was hooking up a frat brother with a lucrative contract in exchange for little or no work. (Las Vegas Sun)
UMC: What the police probe found — so far Jan 18, 2007
Thomas is a graduate of Chicago State University and started at UMC in November 2003 after serving as hospital director at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, in Chicago. Most of the alleged payouts are to friends or former colleagues in the Chicago area, according to the ongoing investigation. (Las Vegas Sun)
FRAUD PROBE: Investigation widens at UMC Jan 18, 2007
The lengthy police affidavit alleges that Thomas, a Chicago State University graduate and former director of John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, dodged oversight measures to steer lucrative hospital contracts to college fraternity brothers, friends and former colleagues in Chicago. But police detectives said it appeared the hospital never received any work from the companies in return for paying them anywhere from $22,000 to $670,000. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
And They're Off! Jan 12, 2007
The Boilermakers will be hosting Chicago State University, the University of Illinois-Chicago and the University Notre Dame among other teams with action beginning at 11 a.m.. "We're all excited about the start of the season," said third-year head coach. (Purduesports.com)
McGee a big game player Jan 9, 2007
The spotlight was a little stronger this past week as Chicago Public School League teams gathered at Chicago State University for the annual PSL Holiday Basketball Shootout. It is these kind of games that Crane Tech forward and IU signee Brandon McGee seems to thrive in. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
