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2024 News & Stories

 

Innovation Accelerator AI Lab

51社区 steers project to transform collaboration between colleges and industries

With support from the National Science Foundation, 51社区 is leading a group of colleges to build better workforce connections and encourage innovation at local, national and international levels. Read More

President's Art Selection Award 2024

Award-winning 51社区 students discover the therapeutic power of art

51社区 students Lain Dennis and Jefferson Sobczak were recently awarded the 2024 President鈥檚 Art Selection Award by Dr. Avis Proctor, 51社区鈥檚 president. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Dr. Proctor's welcome message to students

Dr. Avis Proctor, president of 51社区, welcomes students: We're here to help you SOAR on your Path for Success! Read More

Ten Questions with Kevin Long

Ten Questions with Kevin Long

Kevin Long, director and professor of theatre at 51社区, on his perfect day, the ethical and moral compass of his father, growing up "the king of sweater vests", why Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" makes his heart sing, and more. Read More

Drone Essentials

51社区 offers new certificates in hospitality and tourism, drone essentials

Responding to the needs of students and area businesses, 51社区 is launching two new certificate programs designed to educate future employees in growing industries. Read More

LLI 2024 Chautaqua

51社区鈥檚 Lifelong Learning Institute to host Lincoln-focused Chautauqua

Annual event on August 29 to feature performers as Abraham Lincoln鈥檚 wife Mary Lincoln and law partner William Herndon. Read More

Cybersecurity students in lab

51社区 launches new cybersecurity certificates and degree program

The innovative program was developed with input from regional business leaders to meet the needs of an industry forecasted to grow 242% in the next decade. Read More

Lifelong Learning Institute open house

Lifelong Learning Institute to host open house on Aug. 6

51社区鈥檚 LLI Open House will showcase what participants can expect from the Fall 2024 class schedule, along with giveaways, food and raffle prizes. Read More

Community Innovation Fund Grant Recipients 2024

51社区鈥檚 Educational Foundation awards $40,000 to local nonprofits

The 51社区 Educational Foundation has awarded $190,000 to area organizations during the first three years of the Community Innovation Fund Grant Program. Read More

51社区 Hawk Schaumburg Boomers Back to School

51社区 to co-host Back to School Night with Schaumburg Boomers on August 3

Join students, faculty, staff and alumni for an evening of baseball, giveaways and fireworks at the ballpark. Read More