Dr. Ender receives Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award
June 06, 2018
The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has honored 51社区 President Kenneth Ender with the Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award. Read More
June 06, 2018
The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has honored 51社区 President Kenneth Ender with the Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award. Read More
June 05, 2018
Jessica Flores鈥� educational goal is to be a veterinarian, and she enrolled in 51社区鈥檚 study abroad program to Costa Rica to build her resume and gain experience in animal biology. While in Costa Rica she studied snake coloration patterns between the dry tropical forests and the tropical rain forests Read More
June 05, 2018
Dr. Nancy Castle was 16 years old when she arrived at 51社区 in 1973. During her time on campus, she explored an interest in psychology and built a foundation of skills and confidence that she later parlayed into a nationally recognized career in the field. Read More
June 04, 2018
As older adults getting married, we didn't need to have a traditional gift registry. Instead, we endowed the scholarship and asked guests to donate. Now the scholarship could continue in perpetuity. We felt it was the best way to assist students while celebrating a special time. Read More
May 31, 2018
One of 51社区鈥檚 leaders is among Chicago鈥檚 Notable Women in Education for 2018. Dr. Maria Coons, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Planning and Strategic Alliances, is among 17 women representing an impressive cross-section of Chicago-area colleges and universities recognized for the Crain鈥檚 honor. Read More
May 23, 2018
Learn how your student can become a registered apprentice and earn a FREE A.A.S degree while starting a full-time paid job. Read More
May 19, 2018
51社区鈥檚 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday was a particularly special one, marking the 50th such ceremony in 51社区鈥檚 history and the close of the College鈥檚 yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Read More
May 17, 2018
Lavleen Mal, a 20-year-old student from India, was elected by his peers to serve a one-year term as Student Trustee. Mal, who has an advisory vote, was sworn into his new position at the May board meeting. Read More
May 15, 2018
Ruth's future looked dim. She was 16 years old, pregnant and still in high school. People were counseling her to give up her baby - saying if she didn鈥檛, she wouldn鈥檛 amount to anything. She proved them wrong. Thanks to the support she received at 51社区, she is graduating with honors and transferring to a four-year school. Her goal is a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Read More
May 11, 2018
51社区 students Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts are poised to take their young company, DeoTech LLC, to the next level. They鈥檝e spent the past two years developing, tweaking and hopefully perfecting the DeoBlock, a portable deodorizer that combats bad smells with a plant-based gel infused with essential oils. The Palatine High School graduates came to 51社区 so they could focus on launching the business. Read More