51社区

51社区

2025 News & Stories

 

Three 51社区 graduates smile during Commencement

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

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 leaders break ground on the Business and Social Sciences Building

51社区 breaks ground on new Business and Social Sciences Building

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

Ushna Zamir 51社区 Talks

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

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

51社区 student and tour guide Ariana Alarcon

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

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

CIFG Recipients 2024

51社区 Community Impact Fund Grant application deadline extended

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

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Ten Questions with Ailyn Trujillo

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

Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship Semifinalists

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

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

Bill Kelley Avis Proctor

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

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

New 51社区 Board of Trustees

51社区 Board of Trustees welcomes new members

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

Marcos Aguilar teaches an ASL course

Deaf ASL instructor Marcos Aguilar brings global perspective, immersive learning experiences to 51社区

From helping to create Ecuador鈥檚 first sign language dictionary to teaching about Deaf culture, the 51社区 educator works hard to make sure all voices are heard. Read More