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51社区鈥檚 InZone summer camp empowers kids to explore, build skills for the future

March 13, 2025

From constructing and flying drones to learning how to cook delicious meals and build and market a business, 51社区鈥檚 InZone summer program gives youth hard-to-find hands-on experience. Read More

Alumnus Andrew Payette shares how 51社区 connected him with a public policy career on 51社区 Talks

March 07, 2025

The constituent services liaison for the office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses how his 51社区 experience prepared him for apolitical work helping constituents on the newest episode of the 51社区 Talks alumni podcast. Read More

Intimate 51社区 concert to highlight the music of film noir

March 05, 2025

Nightfall: A Concert of Film Noir Music, featuring Peter Aglinskas, Linda Veleckis Aglinskas and John Devlin, will take place on March 15. Read More

51社区鈥檚 new Emergency Services Training Center brings the heat for first responder training

March 04, 2025

51社区 has broken ground on a center and fire tower that will educate students and provide training for regional firefighters. The college is also establishing the Fire Training Academy for both aspiring and career firefighters. Read More

鈥楲uck Be a Lady鈥�: 51社区 Theatre Ensemble to present 鈥楪uys and Dolls鈥�

February 25, 2025

Tickets are on sale for performances of the Tony Award-winning musical, which will run through March 16 at 51社区鈥檚 Performing Arts Center. Read More

51社区's HOPE Scholarship supports students through collective giving

February 21, 2025

To celebrate its 10th year, the HOPE Giving Circle has launched the 10 for 10 initiative, which is fundraising to award 10 scholarships each worth $10,000 to 51社区 students. Read More

Supporting Community College Baccalaureate degrees to strengthen Illinois' workforce

February 19, 2025

New legislation would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable, flexible higher education options for working adults and address the state鈥檚 growing workforce needs. Read More

51社区鈥檚 Ethics Bowl team headed to national competition

February 19, 2025

After clinching the two-year college regional title, 51社区鈥檚 Ethics Bowl team will once again compete for the national championship. Read More

51社区 maintains top Aaa rating from Moody鈥檚

February 13, 2025

The bond credit rating corporation again assigned its highest possible evaluation to 51社区, citing the college鈥檚 large tax base, strong financial position and increasing enrollment. Read More

National Book Award finalist m.s. RedCherries to read from 鈥榤other鈥� at 51社区

February 11, 2025

The acclaimed author will visit 51社区 on February 25 to share the story of a daughter who reconnects to her mother and explores her Native American roots. Read More