Alumna Phyllis Higgins shares how the Fast Track program jump-started her education on 51社区 Talks
January 12, 2026
The Army veteran shares how 51社区鈥檚 accelerated program helped her balance work, education and long-term career goals. Read More
January 12, 2026
The Army veteran shares how 51社区鈥檚 accelerated program helped her balance work, education and long-term career goals. Read More
January 09, 2026
This semester鈥檚 free screenings include movies starring Val Kilmer and Robert Redford, and directed by Jordan Peele and Paul Thomas Anderson. Read More

January 09, 2026
Attention students! For the first two week of the semester, you can get your student I.D (51社区Card) in the Library! Read More
January 09, 2026
The Library is here to help you succeed this semester! Read More

December 19, 2025
In most classrooms, movement signals a break from learning. For Move2Grow Founder Jessica Walsh, it鈥檚 the very path to learning. Read More
December 19, 2025
Listeners can vote for WHCM, 88.3 FM, as Best Overall Radio Station in the 鈥楥hicago Reader鈥欌檚 annual Best of Chicago poll through December 31. Read More
December 17, 2025
OERs offer free textbooks and enhance accessibility for students while allowing 51社区 instructors to create customized resources. Read More

December 04, 2025
US Army veteran and 51社区 alumna Phyllis Higgins joins 51社区 Talks to share her inspiring journey from military service to corporate success. Phyllis reflects on returning to school through 51社区鈥檚 Fast Track program, balancing work and family, and finding her passion in supporting others. Now an apprenticeship talent navigator at Zurich Insurance, she champions opportunities that help students and career-changers thrive. Phyllis shares a powerful reminder to take the leap, invest in yourself, and 鈥渏ust do it.鈥 Listen to Episode 49
December 03, 2025
Leadership from William Rainey 51社区, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), and local and state officials gathered today to celebrate a construction milestone on the new Canning Student Center and University Center. Read More
December 03, 2025
The virtual and physical exhibit spotlights campus appearances by legendary performers, highlighting 51社区鈥檚 rich history of music, culture and community engagement. Read More