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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

51社区 Talks 49 Phyllis Higgins

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

Spring Film Series 2026

51社区鈥檚 Spring Film Series explores power, identity and culture across multiple genres

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

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Get Your Student I.D. (51社区Card) in the Library!

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

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Welcome Back, Hawks!

January 09, 2026

The Library is here to help you succeed this semester! Read More

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Move2Grow by Jessica Walsh

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

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51社区 Radio named a finalist for Best of Chicago poll and IBS Awards

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

Dr. Stephanie Whalen stands before a whiteboard to teach a course at 51社区

51社区 students save money and gain access with open educational resources

December 17, 2025

OERs offer free textbooks and enhance accessibility for students while allowing 51社区 instructors to create customized resources. Read More

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51社区 Talks Episode 49 鈥 Phyllis Higgins

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

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51社区 nearing construction milestone on campus Canning Student Center and University Center

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

Brandi Fialek and Madhumitha 鈥淢adhu鈥 Manivannan stand with the performance exhibit in the 51社区 library.

Muddy, Buddy and Oprah: 51社区 Library exhibit celebrates decades of campus performances

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