October 28, 2025
Now in its 10th year, the philanthropic community supported by the 51社区 Educational Foundation named 10 HOPE scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. Read More
October 28, 2025
eRead Illinois is moving to a new platform! Read More
October 28, 2025
Meet Izabela Pieniadz, 2012 51社区 graduate and a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. From discovering her passion for art and history at 51社区 to leading the Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb, Illinois, Izabela shares how curiosity, saying 鈥測es鈥� to opportunities, and a love of historic preservation shaped her path. Tune in as she discusses her time at 51社区, getting her start at the Art Institute of Chicago, earning two master鈥檚 degrees, her impactful work in arts and culture, and her advice for students finding their own way. Listen to Episode 48
October 27, 2025
The annual awards program on November 6 will honor five 51社区 alumni who have made an impact through their careers and in their communities. Read More
October 23, 2025
After taking early retirement, Mary Curkov found herself back in the kitchen鈥攖his time, baking up a business plan. With more than thirty years in corporate sales and merchandising, Curkov was ready to launch a new venture, one that offered flexibility, purpose, and a creative outlet. Entrepreneurship was the natural next step, allowing her to blend career experience with personal passion to build a rewarding company from scratch. That became the recipe for Mary C Gluten-Free Treats, a brand built on empathy, creativity, and the desire to make life sweeter for those with dietary restrictions. Read More
October 22, 2025
Collaboration brings new fitness equipment and hands-on research to 51社区, strengthening ties between industry and education. Read More
October 21, 2025
51社区 sets the stage for its fall musical, a romantic comedy which will run November 14-23 at the college's Performing Arts Center. Read More
October 20, 2025
Fashion Studies students head downtown to the famous "Michigan Mile" to learn firsthand from industry professionals about the magic of creating visual fashion displays and luxury merchandising. Find Out More
October 16, 2025
Elected in 1965, James Hamill and his fellow trustees guided 51社区 through its earliest milestones 鈥� from selecting the college鈥檚 name to breaking ground on its Palatine campus. Read More
October 14, 2025
With resume workshops, interview coaching and employer partnerships, the center equips 51社区 students and alumni with skills and connections to launch their careers. Read More