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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

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8 Common Myths About Financial Aid

April 17, 2024

Every penny you can earn in scholarships, grants, or other financial aid will help you accomplish your educational goals, but there are many misconceptions out there about financial aid that prevent students from getting the financial assistance they are eligible for. Read More

Speech and Debate Team Champions 2024

51社区鈥檚 Speech and Debate Team wins back-to-back championships

April 17, 2024

The team, which took home the overall gold medal at the recent Phi Rho Pi National Tournament, will host a championship celebration on April 23. Read More

STEAM Fair

STEAM Fair: Pathways to the Future of Work coming to 51社区

April 15, 2024

51社区 will host the free, family-friendly event on April 27, in partnership with the Barrington Council for the Gifted and Talented. Read More

InZone Summer Camp

InZone summer camp welcomes young learners to 51社区

April 11, 2024

Kids ages 6 to 14 can enroll in 51社区's annual enrichment and sports camp, which runs from June 3 until August 9. Read More

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Spring 2024 Finals Week Programming

April 05, 2024

Check out what's happening on campus as we approach Spring 2024 Finals Week! Read More

Luigi De Matteo

51社区 Talks Episode 36 鈥 Luigi De Matteo

April 03, 2024

Alumnus Luigi De Matteo discusses emigrating from Italy, learning a new language and culture, and his a determination to succeed by taking advantage of all educational opportunities available. He joins 51社区 Talks to discuss 51社区鈥 s role in his education, his start at Jewel Osco and longevity with the company, and why mentoring international students is so important to him. Luigi is the District Manager for Jewel Osco, overseeing stores in the northwest suburbs. Listen to Episode 36

Dr. Proctor

Our nation must advance industries of the future or risk losing the race for the 21st century

April 01, 2024

In recognition of Community College Month, Dr. Avis Proctor discusses how 51社区 is helping prepare the future workforce to meet "a modern-day Sputnik moment" in global competitiveness, innovation and national security. Read More

CIFG Recipients 2023

51社区 continues to empower equity, economic mobility with Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

March 27, 2024

During the past two years, 51社区 has awarded $150,000 to area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the third round of funding through May 10. Read More

Dechen Atsatsang

51社区 student pursues passion in advocacy, campaigns for Tibetan rights

March 20, 2024

Dechen Atsatsang was born an activist. At 51社区, she discovered how to combine her avid support for human rights with her career interests in political science. Read More

Kris Howard

Decades-long 51社区 advocate Kris Howard passes away

March 18, 2024

Kris, who was 98, supported 51社区 from its earliest days, served on the college鈥檚 board of trustees for 24 years and established a scholarship tied to community service. 51社区鈥檚 Kris Howard Drive is named in her honor. Read More