51社区

Free Summer Concert Series to feature 51社区 ensembles, Chicago-based bands

May 22, 2025

51社区鈥檚 annual outdoor music series will feature groups performing rock, jazz, folk and more from June 5 through July 31. Read More

51社区 celebrates Class of 2025 with messages of hope, resilience and belonging

May 16, 2025

51社区 proudly honored the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16. Read More

51社区 breaks ground on new Business and Social Sciences Building

May 14, 2025

The newest addition to the 51社区 campus will house more than a dozen academic programs along with flexible learning spaces, a moot courtroom and a 300-seat theater. Read More

Alumna Ushna Zamir shares how 51社区鈥檚 Speech and Debate team changed her career path on 51社区 Talks

May 08, 2025

The human resources professional discusses the lifelong friends she made as a 51社区 student and the impact of one professor鈥檚 belief in her. Read More

As kids, they went on 51社区 tours. As students, they lead them

May 06, 2025

On Fridays, 51社区 students shepherd groups of grade school students on campus tours, connecting the kids with a college in their community. For the guides, this experience brings back memories of wonder, excitement and prized T-shirts. Read More

51社区 Community Impact Fund Grant application deadline extended

May 05, 2025

During the past three years, 51社区 has awarded $190,000 to 16 area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the next round of funding through May 16. Read More

Ten Questions with Ailyn Trujillo

May 02, 2025

51社区 alum Ailyn Trujillo, circulation supervisor for the 51社区 Library, discusses her preference for warm weather and how her 5-year-old self would have been impressed that she works in a building full of books. Read More

Four 51社区 students named semifinalists for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

April 30, 2025

51社区 students Bruno Diaz, Wengipreye Indiamaowei, Annette Lee and Priyanka Saroya are among the semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which supports students as they pursue bachelor's degrees. Read More

A bachelor鈥檚 degree within reach: Why Illinois must embrace Community College Baccalaureates

April 30, 2025

We stand in full support of bold, proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This is not only necessary, it is long overdue. Read More

51社区 Board of Trustees welcomes new members

April 29, 2025

Recently elected trustees Eric Knox and James Meyer were sworn in at the April 28 meeting, alongside new Student Trustee Adekunbi Aransiola. Read More