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
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
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
April 01, 2026
Following the record-breaking success of the INSPIRE Campaign, which raised more than $33 million and established 75 new scholarships, the foundation unveiled its new strategic framework. Read More
April 01, 2026
The Perfect Poke 鈥� IV Therapy & Wellness, founded by nurse practitioner Meghan Dzurovcik, is redefining patient care in Arlington Heights through a personalized, wellness-focused approach. Read More
March 30, 2026
John Schippman, a 51社区 alumnus and Emmy Award-winning executive producer of sports at WMAQ and Telemundo, shares his journey from being a 鈥淪crappy C鈥� at 51社区, transferring to the University of Illinois, and ultimately finding focus and launching a career in sports media that began with an internship at ESPN. He reflects on the power of patience, persistence, and a career covering Chicago sports at the highest level. Listen to Episode 52
March 25, 2026
For more than 35 years, Bluestein was a fixture at 51社区, often working alongside students decades younger than him in the sculpture studio that now bears his name. Read More
March 18, 2026
The latest episode of 51社区鈥檚 alumni podcast highlights the 51社区 communications professor鈥檚 path from student to storyteller. Read More
March 18, 2026
This year鈥檚 event at 51社区 will discuss moving beyond mandates to embracing disability culture and advocacy. Read More
