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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Board Unanimously Approves Contract Extension for President Overstreet

The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a contract extension for President Dr. Kirk Overstreet, securing his leadership at the college through 2029.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to Host World Music and Food Day Event April 23

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ will celebrate cultural diversity through music and cuisine at its upcoming World Music and Food Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Conference Center.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Receives $20,000 to Support Students Completing Health Sciences Endorsement

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) has been awarded a $20,000 grant for the Education Systems Center at Northern Illinois University’s (EdSystems) initiative to strengthen college and career pathway endorsements.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Cosmetology Student Finishes Second at a National Competition in Chicago, Third in International

Brandi Bailey is about to put the final “polish” on her time in Âé¶¹Ö±²¥â€™s (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) Cosmetology program after earning second place in the prestigious National Nail Competition at the America’s Beauty Show.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Welding Video Tops 1.5 Million Views

A short video reel highlighting women in welding, posted on Âé¶¹Ö±²¥’s (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) social media channels, has officially surpassed 1.5 million views.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Ready and Able to Train Surgical Technologists to Meet State Demand

As Illinois lawmakers move forward with SB 251 / HB 1598, legislation designed to improve the quality and certification of surgical technologists in the state, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) is ready to play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals in the operating room.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ to Hold Annual Job Fair on March 26

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is excited to announce its Annual Job Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, March 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium on the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ campus.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Set to Host the 6th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Extra Special Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 5

The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Nursing Department will host the 6th Annual Dr. Barbara Patchett Extra Special Eggstravaganza Event for neurodiverse children and their siblings on the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) campus on Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m.

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Supports Governor Pritzker’s Community College Baccalaureate Degrees to Strengthen the Workforce

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) supports Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement of new legislation, Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717, which would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields.

Pass Rate for Recent Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Nursing Graduates Outpaces State and National Averages

The latest group of nursing graduates from Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ (Âé¶¹Ö±²¥) has achieved an exceptional milestone: Their recent licensing exam pass rates exceeded both state and national averages.