March 20, 2019
The day after Dr. Ken Ender was selected to become 51社区鈥檚 fifth president in 2009, he reached out to the superintendents of 51社区鈥檚 three high school sender districts, wanting to assure they鈥檇 be a top priority. An unprecedented regional partnership was soon established, leading to remarkable strides over the next decade. Read More
March 15, 2019
Four Northwest suburban women who currently hold public office gathered for the 51社区 Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle event to share her story and offer insight into the opportunities and challenges facing today鈥檚 women in public service. Read More
March 14, 2019
The first cohort of 51社区 Promise Scholars won鈥檛 arrive on campus until fall 2019, but that hasn鈥檛 stopped a few extremely motivated students from getting a head start after graduating from high school early. Read More
March 05, 2019
The 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company presents the early adventures of Peter Pan in the Tony Award-winning 鈥淧eter and the Starcatcher.鈥� The play runs March 15-24 at the Performing Arts Center. Read More
February 28, 2019
51社区 is hosting a series of information breakfasts for companies interested in learning more about the College鈥檚 robust apprenticeship program. Read More
February 13, 2019
The 51社区 Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Dr. Avis Proctor as its next college President by unanimous vote. Dr. Proctor will become the sixth president of 51社区 on July 1, 2019, succeeding Dr. Ken Ender who is ending his 10-year tenure at the institution on June 30. Read More
February 12, 2019
John Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Capital Partners, will provide insight into this year鈥檚 economic and markets outlook at a 51社区 seminar, 鈥淥utlook 2019,鈥� on March 5. Read More
February 08, 2019
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited 51社区 to tour the advanced manufacturing lab and other state-of-the-art facilities that help students develop the high-tech skills they need for 21st century jobs. The veteran lawmaker was instrumental in securing a $12.9 million Department of Labor grant in 2012 to expand 51社区鈥檚 advanced manufacturing training program to other community colleges throughout Illinois. Read More
February 04, 2019
ESPN is celebrating 50 years of the Special Olympics with a story on 51社区 alumna Bree Bogucki, who鈥檚 overcoming her disabilities in a big way. Now at Tennessee Wesleyan University, Bree is excelling at school and at track while advocating on behalf of others with disabilities. 鈥淓ven though we may have challenges, that shouldn鈥檛 define us,鈥� she says. Read More
January 17, 2019
While Diego Cruz's grit and determination have served him well, life is not without its challenges. His family's undocumented status causes financial hardship and stress, while his commute to school takes 90 minutes on the bus. Yet Diego is confident he'll achieve his dreams. "51社区's setting me up for success," he says. Read More
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