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Experience Day

51社区 welcomes young students to explore, learn and play at Experience Day

November 04, 2025

The all-ages STEAM celebration on November 8 at 51社区 features hands-on activities in graphic arts, health and wellness, law enforcement and more. Read More

AI degree

51社区 launches artificial intelligence and cloud computing degree program

November 03, 2025

The new program will prepare 51社区 students for in-demand jobs in AI and cloud computing and create career pathways. Read More

Aspen 2027 Top 200

51社区 eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize for third consecutive time

October 29, 2025

51社区 is among the top 200 institutions eligible for the nation鈥檚 signature recognition for community colleges 鈥 the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Read More

HOPE 2025 Scholars

10 for 10: HOPE Giving Circle celebrates a decade of empowerment with largest scholarship cohort

October 28, 2025

Now in its 10th year, the philanthropic community supported by the 51社区 Educational Foundation named 10 HOPE scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. Read More

Distinguished Alumni Awards event

51社区 to celebrate 2025 Distinguished Alumni

October 27, 2025

The annual awards program on November 6 will honor five 51社区 alumni who have made an impact through their careers and in their communities. Read More

Exercise equipment

51社区 and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength announce multi-year partnership to enhance campus fitness and education experiences

October 22, 2025

Collaboration brings new fitness equipment and hands-on research to 51社区, strengthening ties between industry and education. Read More

Sam Garrison (as Georg Nowack) and Bethany Brautigam (as Amalia Balash) sit on a bench with their love letters

51社区 Theatre Ensemble presents 'She Loves Me,' a timeless musical with heart

October 21, 2025

51社区 sets the stage for its fall musical, a romantic comedy which will run November 14-23 at the college's Performing Arts Center. Read More

James Hamill honored

51社区 honors founding trustee James Hamill

October 16, 2025

Elected in 1965, James Hamill and his fellow trustees guided 51社区 through its earliest milestones 鈥 from selecting the college鈥檚 name to breaking ground on its Palatine campus. Read More

Job Placement Resource Center

51社区鈥檚 Job Placement Resource Center prepares students for jobs and internships

October 14, 2025

With resume workshops, interview coaching and employer partnerships, the center equips 51社区 students and alumni with skills and connections to launch their careers. Read More

Feed the Need logo

51社区 joins second annual Feed the Need Food Drive

October 08, 2025

Sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board, the drive is a friendly competition to stock campus pantries, running from October 15 through November 28. Read More

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