February 12, 2019
John Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Capital Partners, will provide insight into this year鈥檚 economic and markets outlook at a 51社区 seminar, 鈥淥utlook 2019,鈥� on March 5. Read More
February 08, 2019
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited 51社区 to tour the advanced manufacturing lab and other state-of-the-art facilities that help students develop the high-tech skills they need for 21st century jobs. The veteran lawmaker was instrumental in securing a $12.9 million Department of Labor grant in 2012 to expand 51社区鈥檚 advanced manufacturing training program to other community colleges throughout Illinois. Read More
February 06, 2019
Get to know the 2018-2019 Vice President of Student Government Association. Read More
February 06, 2019
Get to know a little more about the 2018-19 Student Trustee. Read More
February 04, 2019
ESPN is celebrating 50 years of the Special Olympics with a story on 51社区 alumna Bree Bogucki, who鈥檚 overcoming her disabilities in a big way. Now at Tennessee Wesleyan University, Bree is excelling at school and at track while advocating on behalf of others with disabilities. 鈥淓ven though we may have challenges, that shouldn鈥檛 define us,鈥� she says. Read More
January 29, 2019
After running cross country as a student at 51社区 in 1969, Coach Jim Macnider never imagined he鈥檇 return to coach the very team and sport he credits with giving him the determination to stay in college and finish his education. Read More
January 22, 2019
51社区 professor of Nutrition, John Athamanah, finds inspiration in helping students enrich their lives. Read More
January 17, 2019
While Diego Cruz's grit and determination have served him well, life is not without its challenges. His family's undocumented status causes financial hardship and stress, while his commute to school takes 90 minutes on the bus. Yet Diego is confident he'll achieve his dreams. "51社区's setting me up for success," he says. Read More
January 15, 2019
Three current community college presidents have been named finalists in 51社区鈥檚 search for its sixth president. Read More
January 10, 2019
Launched in 2016, the geographic information systems program at 51社区 offers instruction in the high-growth industry of geospatial technologies. Recent graduate Mickey Davis is among those who landed a full-time GIS position before earning his certificate. Read More