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News 2018

Derrick and Joni Hamilton cut the ribbon

51社区 names surgical technology suite after longtime supporters

May 09, 2018

51社区 has named its surgical technology suite in honor of longtime supporters Derrick and Joni Hamilton. The Inverness couple, who have donated more than $100,000 in support of the College and the Promise Scholarship Program, was recognized during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More

Trustee Diane Hill speaks at the library dedication

51社区 dedicates David K. Hill Family Library

May 04, 2018

David and Diane Hill have been passionate advocates for education and transformational leaders to 51社区 through their service and generous financial support. It鈥檚 only fitting, then, that the reimagined library be known as the David K. Hill Family Library. The College on May 3 held a rededication and naming ceremony to recognize the Hills鈥 significant contributions and celebrate the campus鈥 bustling new hub. Read More

Emily Reddy, Pili Rios and Ed Dolik

51社区 sweeps cupcake competition

April 27, 2018

51社区 students Emily Reddy and Ed Dolik finished first and second, respectively, in a head-to-head cupcake showdown against Elgin Community College at the 2018 Bon Appetit Community Food and Drink Festival in Hoffman Estates. Read More

Michele Smith and Brian Knetl

Prestigious fellowship for aspiring presidents taps two administrators

April 26, 2018

Not one, but two 51社区 administrators have been awarded the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a leadership program aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents. Michel茅 Smith, Vice President of Workforce Solutions/Associate Provost for Curriculum, and Brian Knetl, Associate Provost, are among 40 Fellows from across the country 鈥 and the only recipients from Illinois 鈥 selected by the Aspen Institute鈥檚 College Excellence Program. Read More

Dr. Maria Coons testifies before Congressional subcommittee

Congress hears 51社区 testimony on workforce pipeline

April 25, 2018

51社区 administrator Maria Coons testified on Capitol Hill about workforce development issues and the College's efforts in the areas of career and technical education and apprenticeships. Read More

Clay Guild pieces for sale

Clay Guild to hold spring pottery sale

April 24, 2018

The 51社区 Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on May 2-3, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More

Mili Tomar

International student named 51社区鈥檚 10th Jack Kent Cooke recipient in 8 years

April 19, 2018

International student Mili Tomar's unique perspective and drive to improve the world through research are just part of why she's been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 annually for up to three years. Read More

Language of Angels cast

51社区 Theatre Ensemble to stage 鈥淟anguage of Angels鈥

April 17, 2018

The 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company presents a story of grief, loss, guilt and karma in 鈥淟anguage of Angels,鈥 a ghost-ridden drama by playwright Naomi Iizuka. The play runs April 20 to April 29 at the Building L Drama Lab. Read More

Rafael Arroyo

Brother, sister duo simultaneously earn college degree, work experience and income through apprenticeship

April 03, 2018

Thanks to innovative apprenticeship programs at 51社区, students are gaining critical job experience while continuing their education. Read More

Four Fishing Well Recipients

Fishing Well鈥檚 early success prompts additional financial commitment from Rotary Club

March 16, 2018

The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates has been so impressed by the early success of its innovative Fishing Well Scholarship through 51社区, the club couldn鈥檛 pass up an opportunity to increase its support even more. Read More