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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

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51社区 Talks Episode 53 鈥� Kiara Trejo

April 23, 2026

As the construction manager leading the work on 51社区鈥檚 new Canning Student Center, alumna Kiara Trejo shares her full circle journey from 51社区 to IIT to her current role at Ardmore Roderick. She discusses breaking barriers as a Latina in a male-dominated field, the value of hands-on learning, and how networking opened unexpected doors, including her return to 51社区. Kiara offers insight into career growth and why stepping outside your comfort zone can change everything. Listen to Episode 53

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51社区 Athletics inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class

April 21, 2026

The ceremony celebrated esteemed coaches and teams from 51社区 history while honoring the achievements of current student-athletes with the first-ever HAWKYS Awards. Read More

Sen. Dick Durbin visits 51社区

Sen. Durbin visits 51社区, discusses funding for job training

April 20, 2026

The senior senator from Illinois also toured 51社区鈥檚 new Emergency Services Training Center, for which Durbin secured a $1 million federal grant. Read More

STEAM Fair

51社区鈥檚 STEAM Fair offers hands-on exploration for all ages

April 17, 2026

The annual event on April 25 will turn the 51社区 campus into an interactive learning environment with demonstrations and activities for visitors of all ages. Read More

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51社区 Radio earns national honors while amplifying student voices

April 17, 2026

As WHCM celebrates 25 years on the FM airwaves, 51社区鈥檚 student radio station continues to receive major awards from national organizations. Read More

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From 鈥楽crappy C鈥� to Chicago sports leader: Alumnus John Schippman shares his journey on 51社区 Talks

April 17, 2026

The Emmy Award-winning executive producer reflects on persistence, finding direction and building a career in sports media. Read More

Dr. Proctor Economic Impact Study

51社区 fuels regional economy, study shows

April 16, 2026

Illinois community colleges generate $27.2 billion in impact and support more than 324,000 jobs statewide. Read More

Bill Kelley Avis Proctor

Illinois is closer than ever to expanding access to bachelor鈥檚 degrees. Now we must finish the job.

April 15, 2026

To celebrate Community College Month, Dr. Avis Proctor, 51社区 president, and Bill Kelley, chair of the 51社区 Board of Trustees, highlight the importance of legislation that would bring bachelor鈥檚 degrees within reach of more Illinois residents. Read More

AACC 2026 Award

51社区 honored nationally for exemplary leadership partnership

April 14, 2026

51社区 earned the Exemplary CEO/Board Relationship Award from the American Association of Community Colleges on April 13. Read More

Emergency Services Training Center opens

51社区 opens Emergency Services Training Center, expanding hands-on training for first responders

April 08, 2026

The state-of-the-art center will be home to 51社区鈥檚 new Fire Academy, delivering immersive training for students and career firefighters. Read More