September 18, 2025
The innovative partnership gives high school students a head start on college and careers, enabling them to simultaneously earn an associate degree and a high school diploma. Read More
September 18, 2025
Martha鈥檚 generous gifts fund arts programs across 51社区 along with a new, full-time art curator and gallery manager position. Read More
September 17, 2025
Two recent graduates of Fashion Studies were selected to participate in the seventh edition of the Fashion & Talents fashion show hosted by Academia del Lusso in Rome, Italy. See More
September 13, 2025
September 11, 2025
Dr. Avis Proctor, 51社区 president, expresses a rejection of violence following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who attended 51社区 from 2013-14. Read More
September 11, 2025
Meet Maria and Jose Macias, a 51社区 love story that grew into a life of leadership, community impact, and successful careers. On this episode of 51社区 Talks, the married alumni duo shares how 51社区 gave them opportunities to explore their educational curiosity, build connection through Latinos Unidos, and ultimately meet each other. Today, Jose leads in real estate and financial literacy education, while Maria drives innovation in restaurant design around the world. Their journey highlights resilience, passion for curiosity, and the power of finishing what you start. Listen to Episode 47
September 11, 2025
For the third consecutive year, and fifth time overall, 51社区 has earned Insight Into Academia鈥檚 HEED Award, a national honor recognizing academic excellence, belonging and community-building. Read More
September 07, 2025
51社区鈥檚 renowned fashion design program launched the successful marketing career of Karen Durante, a 1982 graduate. Today, she is vice president of partnerships and member development for the 7,000 members of Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) International. Meet Karen Durante
September 06, 2025
Marc Klemencic credits his academic successes and distinguished career in human resources and organizational development to the structure and learning environment he found at 51社区 鈥� on his second try. He acknowledges that his academic journey took several turns and unique pathways. Meet Marc Klemencic
September 05, 2025
Izabela Pieniadz began her distinguished career in arts administration and historic preservation with a transformative experience at 51社区. Today, Pieniadz is executive director of the Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb, overseeing the preservation of a 10-acre historic site and its role as a community resource. Meet Izabela Pieniadz