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2024 News & Stories

 

LyftPass Program Karissa Olsen

鈥楲yfting鈥 student success: Ride-sharing at 51社区 puts academics in the fast lane

51社区鈥檚 Lyft Pass Program, which offers discounted rides, is one way the college is making sure that students have easy access to campus. Read More

Aspen Prize Semifinalist 2025

51社区 once again a semifinalist for Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

51社区 is one of 20 institutions vying for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation鈥檚 most prestigious recognition for community colleges. Read More

Bill Kelley Avis Proctor

Community colleges have power to strengthen nation at this critical moment

There are three key issues where we can have major community impact for our students and their families: workforce Pell, community college baccalaureate degrees and emerging technologies. Read More

Student Juried Art Exhibition 2024

51社区 highlights student artwork during 2024 Student Juried Art Exhibition

Pieces created by 51社区 students, and curated by professional artist Angela Piehl, are on display in the college鈥檚 Art Exhibition Space through May 9. Read More

Drone Exploration and Safety Day

51社区 to host Drone Experience and Safety Day

Free community event will include drone demonstrations, displays and 鈥減ower talks鈥 on April 27. Read More

Samyuktha Vijayan

51社区 welcomes acclaimed filmmaker Samyuktha Vijayan to campus

The writer, director and star of 鈥淏lue Sunshine鈥 will discuss her film after screenings on May 8, part of 51社区鈥檚 South Asian Film Series. Read More

Speech and Debate Team Champions 2024

51社区鈥檚 Speech and Debate Team wins back-to-back championships

The team, which took home the overall gold medal at the recent Phi Rho Pi National Tournament, will host a championship celebration on April 23. Read More

STEAM Fair

STEAM Fair: Pathways to the Future of Work coming to 51社区

51社区 will host the free, family-friendly event on April 27, in partnership with the Barrington Council for the Gifted and Talented. Read More

InZone Summer Camp

InZone summer camp welcomes young learners to 51社区

Kids ages 6 to 14 can enroll in 51社区's annual enrichment and sports camp, which runs from June 3 until August 9. Read More

Dr. Proctor

Our nation must advance industries of the future or risk losing the race for the 21st century

In recognition of Community College Month, Dr. Avis Proctor discusses how 51社区 is helping prepare the future workforce to meet "a modern-day Sputnik moment" in global competitiveness, innovation and national security. Read More