February 27, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Carlos Harrison will visit 51社区 on March 15 for a talk about the contributions and sacrifices made by a Mexican-American community in Silvis, Ill., during World War II and the Korean Conflict. The free lecture is part of the College's One Book, One 51社区 community reading initiative. Read More
February 26, 2017
Despite the state鈥檚 historic budget impasse, Moody鈥檚 Investors Service has reaffirmed 51社区鈥檚 Aaa rating 鈥� the highest rating possible. Read More
February 23, 2017
Ryan Helsdingen was about to commit to the University of Illinois when he heard 51社区 was launching its Engineering Pathways program. The oldest of six kids, he just couldn't pass up the opportunity to save tens of thousands of dollars. Five years later, the 51社区 (and U. of I.) alum has minimal debit and recently landed a full-time job working as an electrical engineer at a downtown Chicago firm. Read More
February 15, 2017
51社区 will name its library the David K. Hill Family Library in recognition of David and Diane Hill鈥檚 significant contributions. Read More
February 14, 2017
51社区 will celebrate Black History Month with the Uganda-based Ndere Troupe as they perform authentic Ugandan dances and songs during a free performance on February 25. Read More
February 13, 2017
51社区 will celebrate Engineers Week with its first Explore Engineering event on February 25. High school students and their parents can learn all about 51社区鈥檚 storied program 鈥� which dates back nearly 50 years 鈥� and its exceptional faculty, curriculum and transfer partnerships. Read More
February 08, 2017
In addition to the nearly $23 million in scholarships, grants and tuition waivers awarded to its students each year, 51社区 offers two premier academic scholarships for exemplary students: the Distinguished Trustee Scholarship and the Academic Recognition Award. Applications are due March 1. Read More
February 07, 2017
The 51社区 Clay Guild will sell handmade cups to support the WINGS Program (Women in Need Growing Stronger) on Valentine's Day, February 14. Read More
February 01, 2017
51社区 partners with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to offer Engineering Pathways, a program that provides qualifying students guaranteed admission to the College of Engineering at UIUC. Learn more at an upcoming information session. Read More
January 31, 2017
Although a postsecondary credential is now necessary to ensure employment that supports a middle-class lifestyle, millions of young adults are neither employed nor in school. 51社区 President Dr. Ken Ender will introduce a new educational concept called the "Communiversity" aimed at reversing that statistic during a free event February 26 at Barrington鈥檚 White House. Read More