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2024 News & Stories

 

CIFG Recipients 2023

51社区 continues to empower equity, economic mobility with Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

During the past two years, 51社区 has awarded $150,000 to area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the third round of funding through May 10. Read More

Dechen Atsatsang

51社区 student pursues passion in advocacy, campaigns for Tibetan rights

Dechen Atsatsang was born an activist. At 51社区, she discovered how to combine her avid support for human rights with her career interests in political science. Read More

Kris Howard

Decades-long 51社区 advocate Kris Howard passes away

Kris, who was 98, supported 51社区 from its earliest days, served on the college鈥檚 board of trustees for 24 years and established a scholarship tied to community service. 51社区鈥檚 Kris Howard Drive is named in her honor. Read More

Bernie Bluestein Graduation 2023

51社区 student and WWII veteran to receive Congressional Gold Medal in Washington

Bernie Bluestein, 100, and his fellow Ghost Army veterans will travel to the capital to receive the highest civilian award from Congress and President Biden on March 21. Read More

Crimes of the Heart

鈥楥rimes of the Heart鈥 continues March 15-17

The 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company presents its second weekend of performances of Beth Henley鈥檚 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Read More

Eclipse @ 51社区

51社区 to celebrate solar eclipse on April 8

The free Eclipse @ 51社区 event will welcome families to campus to witness the solar eclipse, participate in activities and talk with college faculty about this rare event. Read More

51社区 Radio IBS Awards 2024

51社区 Radio honored by BEA, IBS media awards

51社区鈥檚 WHCM radio station and Audio/Video Arts Technology program recently won six awards between two national awards competitions. Read More

Ten Shared Principles Dialogue

51社区 hosts Ten Shared Principles dialogue about policing

In partnership with the NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the 51社区 Police Department and Office of DEI recently fostered an open discussion among students and employees. Read More

Playwright Beth Henley

51社区 welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to campus

Beth Henley will participate in audience discussions, workshops and meet-and-greets on March 8-9, in tandem with the 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company鈥檚 production of "Crimes of the Heart." Read More

rodney ramey

Ten Questions with Rodney Ramey

Rodney Ramey, campus setup crew member, on his favorite 51社区 memories, the hardest he ever laughed and what he hopes for his retirement after 30 years at 51社区. Read More