August 16, 2018
The 51社区 Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a resolution placing a referendum question on the November 6, 2018, gubernatorial election ballot. The measure 鈥� which would not raise taxes 鈥� seeks up to $180 million to support a community-driven plan for 51社区鈥檚 future that drives economic opportunity, educates for today鈥檚 high-tech jobs, and maintains and improves campus infrastructure. Read More
August 13, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner visited 51社区 to sign legislation aimed at giving community colleges and four-year institutions the tools they need to better serve students with financial aid plans, an expanded application of credit transfers and increased student counseling. Read More
August 13, 2018
There鈥檚 still an opportunity to register for 51社区鈥檚 fall semester, which starts Aug. 20. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or a working adult looking to make a career change, 51社区 staff can guide you through the application and registration process. Read More
July 25, 2018
The 51社区 HOPE Giving Circle鈥檚 reach and impact continue to grow. The philanthropic women鈥檚 group recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to three 51社区 students 鈥� the giving circle鈥檚 highest number of recipients since forming in 2016. Read More
July 10, 2018
A delegation working to promote United States-Japan economic relations toured 51社区鈥檚 manufacturing and health careers facilities on Tuesday. The group included the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S. and the Consul General of Japan to the Midwest. Read More
July 09, 2018
51社区 will hold a free seminar on the new tax laws and their impact on individual taxpayers. The Tax Reform Essentials seminar takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More
June 25, 2018
Michaela Farwick doesn鈥檛 hesitate to recommend 51社区 to anyone thinking about pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 know where I would be right now if I hadn鈥檛 started taking the HSE classes. It honestly was life-changing for me," she said. Farwick recently addressed her peers at the HSE graduation ceremony. Read More
June 06, 2018
The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has honored 51社区 President Kenneth Ender with the Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award. Read More
May 31, 2018
One of 51社区鈥檚 leaders is among Chicago鈥檚 Notable Women in Education for 2018. Dr. Maria Coons, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Planning and Strategic Alliances, is among 17 women representing an impressive cross-section of Chicago-area colleges and universities recognized for the Crain鈥檚 honor. Read More
May 19, 2018
51社区鈥檚 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday was a particularly special one, marking the 50th such ceremony in 51社区鈥檚 history and the close of the College鈥檚 yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Read More
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