April 03, 2018
Thanks to innovative apprenticeship programs at 51社区, students are gaining critical job experience while continuing their education. Read More
March 16, 2018
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates has been so impressed by the early success of its innovative Fishing Well Scholarship through 51社区, the club couldn鈥檛 pass up an opportunity to increase its support even more. Read More
March 07, 2018
Two 51社区 students earned a trip to NASA through a vigorous competition for the coveted NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program (NCAS). Valerie Burton and Mallory Drevline were among 171 community college students from across the country to be selected for the NCAS three-day, onsite experience. Read More
February 20, 2018
51社区 Student Trustee Niki Safakas knows first-hand the financial burden that a scholarship can alleviate. As a recipient of the Foundation鈥檚 Thomas E. Irwin Scholarship, she鈥檚 been able to shift her focus from her job to classwork, music and leadership development. She鈥檚 hopeful the 51社区 Promise Scholarship Program will offer similar relief in the future to her parents, who will soon have three daughters in college at the same time. Read More
February 14, 2018
Entrepreneurship and new businesses play a large role in the U.S. economy. As 51社区鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Program continues to grow, so will the opportunities for students to create their dream business. Read More
February 13, 2018
51社区 held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 8 to officially dedicate the new Center for Student Veterans and Military-Connected Students and recognize the College鈥檚 ongoing efforts to expand services aimed at increasing student veterans鈥� success. Read More
January 11, 2018
51社区 and three strategic partners are working to make earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree even more accessible. DePaul, Northern Illinois and Roosevelt universities helped dedicate the new University Center at 51社区, which provides students with a unique opportunity to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a four-year university 鈥� on 51社区鈥檚 campus and at a lower price point. Read More
January 03, 2018
51社区鈥檚 Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Read More
December 13, 2017
Frustrated at his previous job, Drew Kong decided to go back to college. Today, the new graduate of 51社区's Fast Track program boasts four supply chain management certificates and a full-time position with a leading global security provider. Read More
December 04, 2017
When 51社区 opened its doors 50 years ago, it created a steady pipeline of graduates 鈥� nurses in particular 鈥� who have gone on to provide high-quality, community-focused care at Northwest Community Healthcare. The 51社区 Educational Foundation recently recognized about 50 of those alumni during a reception at NCH through its Stand Up and Be Counted program, an initiative that celebrates area employers that hire 51社区 alumni. Read More