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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

An animated image of an overhead view of a desk with a lamp, laptop, notebook, and cup of coffee.

Spring 2026 Finals Week Programming

March 16, 2026

Check out what's happening on campus to support students as we approach Finals Week! Read More

Board of Trustees Bijal Chaturvedi

51社区 Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Bijal Chaturvedi to fill vacancy

March 11, 2026

Chaturvedi was selected after the board reviewed 24 applications and conducted interviews with candidates to fill the vacancy created by the January resignation of Trustee Emeritus Diane Hill. Read More

Edith Mugisha works in the 51社区 Grows Community Garden

From soil to service: 51社区 student gives back through the 51社区 Grows garden

March 10, 2026

After receiving help from 51社区鈥檚 Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support. Read More

Rainey the 51社区 Hawk and Coop the Schaumburg Boomers mascot

Let鈥檚 play two: 51社区 baseball set for games at Wintrust Field

March 10, 2026

The home of the Schaumburg Boomers will host double-headers that pit the 51社区 Hawks against teams from Morton College (March 20) and Rock Valley College (April 10). Read More

InZone Summer Camp Baking Course

51社区鈥檚 InZone Summer Camp returns with hands-on learning and creative exploration

March 10, 2026

The popular program offers hundreds of courses at 51社区鈥檚 Palatine campus for kids and teens across STEM, the arts, sports and more. Read More

Maham Khan

51社区 Talks Episode 51 鈥 Maham Khan

March 06, 2026

51社区 alumna and current mass communication professor Maham Khan鈥檚 journey started at 51社区 with uncertainty鈥攁nd during the tumultuous days of 9/11鈥攁nd lead to her discovering her voice through leadership, speech and debate, and ultimately journalism. She reflects on overcoming stigma around community college, transferring to Northwestern, and building a career in Chicago media before returning to 51社区 as faculty. Maham also discusses her upcoming memoir project with a wrongfully convicted exoneree and offers meaningful advice to students about embracing growth, resilience, and self discovery. Listen to Episode 51

Black and white drawing of woman with sword and shield and phrase beneath says "Then put your shields before your hearts and fight with hearts more proof than shields."

Women's History Month at the Library

March 05, 2026

Check out our great reads for Women's History Month! Read More

51社区 faculty, staff and administrators on stage at Achieving the Dream

51社区 recognized as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction

March 04, 2026

Achieving the Dream, a national organization that partners with community colleges, honored 51社区 for demonstrating sustained excellence in advancing student success outcomes. Read More

Black History Event 2026

51社区 to host Black history celebration on March 12

March 04, 2026

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Black History is a free event open to the community featuring an interactive display of rare historical artifacts and musical performances. Read More

Melissa Armstrong helps a skin care client in her clinic

From practitioner to CEO: 51社区鈥檚 Business Growth Badge helped local entrepreneur reimagine her future

March 02, 2026

Melissa Armstrong says 51社区鈥檚 Community Education program gave her the confidence, clarity and tools to guide her business toward growth. Read More