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51社区 Named 'Leader College of Distinction'

February 16, 2023

51社区 is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. First honored with the prestigious designation in 2020, ATD announced Thursday that 51社区 has recertified its Leader College of Distinction status. Read More

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51社区 board approves 1.5% tuition increase for 2023-24

February 15, 2023

The 51社区 Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $2 per credit hour tuition increase to help support the college鈥檚 commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible education. Read More

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51社区 Police Department achieves ILEAP accreditation

February 15, 2023

The department is only the second community college police department in the state to be recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Read More

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Supporting the 51社区 community following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

February 10, 2023

The 51社区 community reflects our global community, with students and employees personally affected by this disaster. Learn more about resources and how you can contribute to relief efforts. Read More

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51社区 welcomes Fulbright Scholar in Residence

January 31, 2023

Dr. Rabia Ali, a professor and scholar from the International Islamic University in Pakistan, will bring a global perspective to 51社区 this semester as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence. Read More

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Money Goals for the New Year

January 31, 2023

Take a look at helpful resources on meeting your financial goals. Read More

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51社区 Talks Episode 25 - Dr. Leslie Van Wolvelear

January 30, 2023

51社区 alumna Leslie Van Wolvelear discusses why she chose 51社区 after high school, her path to being an accountant and passion for teaching it to others, her dedication to lifelong learning, and role as professor and Chairperson of the Accounting Program at Oakton Community College where she has pioneered gamification teaching techniques for her students. Listen to Episode 25

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51社区 to host Valentine鈥檚 Day blood drive

January 30, 2023

Share the love and save a life by donating blood at 51社区's Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center on February 14 or 22. Read More

Spring Film Series 2023

51社区鈥檚 new film series brings celebrated movies to campus

January 24, 2023

The Spring Film Series will run through May and include three sets of movies that center on common themes: the heist, the food and the women. Read More

Martin Luther King Celebration 2023

51社区 to host first Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

January 23, 2023

Event will feature speaker JoAnne Bland, who joined the Civil Rights Movement as a young girl in Selma, Alabama, and marched with Dr. King. Read More