May 11, 2018
51社区 students Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts are poised to take their young company, DeoTech LLC, to the next level. They鈥檝e spent the past two years developing, tweaking and hopefully perfecting the DeoBlock, a portable deodorizer that combats bad smells with a plant-based gel infused with essential oils. The Palatine High School graduates came to 51社区 so they could focus on launching the business. Read More
May 10, 2018
51社区鈥檚 upcoming Commencement Ceremony marks the close to 51社区鈥檚 50th anniversary year and the unveiling of a time capsule to be displayed in the David K. Hill Family Library for the next half century. The ceremony will also feature commencement speaker David Coleman, president and CEO of the College Board, an organization that administers the SAT, Advanced Placement program and other standardized tests. Read More
May 09, 2018
51社区 has named its surgical technology suite in honor of longtime supporters Derrick and Joni Hamilton. The Inverness couple, who have donated more than $100,000 in support of the College and the Promise Scholarship Program, was recognized during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More
May 04, 2018
David and Diane Hill have been passionate advocates for education and transformational leaders to 51社区 through their service and generous financial support. It鈥檚 only fitting, then, that the reimagined library be known as the David K. Hill Family Library. The College on May 3 held a rededication and naming ceremony to recognize the Hills鈥� significant contributions and celebrate the campus鈥� bustling new hub. Read More
April 27, 2018
51社区 students Emily Reddy and Ed Dolik finished first and second, respectively, in a head-to-head cupcake showdown against Elgin Community College at the 2018 Bon Appetit Community Food and Drink Festival in Hoffman Estates. Read More
April 26, 2018
Not one, but two 51社区 administrators have been awarded the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence, a leadership program aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents. Michel茅 Smith, Vice President of Workforce Solutions/Associate Provost for Curriculum, and Brian Knetl, Associate Provost, are among 40 Fellows from across the country 鈥� and the only recipients from Illinois 鈥� selected by the Aspen Institute鈥檚 College Excellence Program. Read More
April 25, 2018
51社区 administrator Maria Coons testified on Capitol Hill about workforce development issues and the College's efforts in the areas of career and technical education and apprenticeships. Read More
April 24, 2018
The 51社区 Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on May 2-3, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More
April 19, 2018
International student Mili Tomar's unique perspective and drive to improve the world through research are just part of why she's been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 annually for up to three years. Read More
April 17, 2018
The 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company presents a story of grief, loss, guilt and karma in 鈥淟anguage of Angels,鈥� a ghost-ridden drama by playwright Naomi Iizuka. The play runs April 20 to April 29 at the Building L Drama Lab. Read More