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News 2021

Brian Gedemer Pop-Up

51社区 chef helms pop-up food events on campus

September 08, 2021

Themed lunchtime pop-ups bring cookout fare, freshly made guacamole and more to 51社区鈥檚 campus community. Read More

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson

51社区鈥檚 new VP of DEI blends background in psychology, inclusive excellence framework

August 25, 2021

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, reflects on the common threads of her career as she prepares to enhance 51社区 initiatives to serve underrepresented populations. Read More

Kelsey Lewis stands in front of display case in the Avante Center.

Second attempt at college a success for 51社区 graduate

August 18, 2021

51社区 was a "turning point" for Loyola University-bound Kelsey Lewis, who arrived at a low point in her life but graduated with a renewed sense of energy and purpose. Read More

Mukila Maitha Drone Program

51社区鈥檚 drone technology program selected for FAA initiative

August 11, 2021

The college鈥檚 certificate program has been recognized for high standards, support of emerging workforce needs related to unmanned aircraft systems. Read More

Mitch Ryba

Student-employee finds his power at 51社区

August 02, 2021

Mitch Ryba 鈥渇ell in love鈥 with science at 51社区. He is a member of three clubs, works for 51社区 Wellness and plans for a future in health and medicine. Read More

Vanessa Jimenez Nava

51社区 grad discovered talent, self-confidence in Fast Track Program

July 26, 2021

51社区鈥檚 faculty and staff helped show Vanessa Jimenez Nava that she belonged in college. After graduation, she bought her own restaurant. Read More

51社区 2021 graduates hold diplomas

MacKenzie Scott gift helps launch Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship

July 21, 2021

The two-year Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship will award full tuition, fees and books to 1,000 students beginning this fall. Read More

Liza Pletneva U.S. Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast

51社区 alumna excited to compete at Tokyo Olympics

July 21, 2021

Rhythmic gymnast Liza Pletneva鈥檚 road to the Olympics required constant training, global competitions, relocating to Illinois and the discipline to balance her 51社区 studies with her sport. Read More

Schaumburg Boomers

Join 51社区 at the Schaumburg Boomers on Aug. 8

July 21, 2021

51社区 is partnering with the baseball team for Back to School Night at Wintrust Field. The first 1,000 kids will receive a Boomers/51社区 backpack filled with school supplies. Read More

HSE Distinguished Scholar Xiling Chen

HSE Distinguished Scholar: 鈥業鈥檓 seeing a better future鈥

July 19, 2021

More than a decade after she emigrated from China, Xiling Chen earned her high school equivalency diploma from 51社区. Now, she鈥檚 ready to study for a certificate in Supply Chain Management. Read More