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The Waubonsee Community College Foundation will host its 37^th annual golf outing fundraiser on Monday, September 16, 2024, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Aurora Country Club. Proceeds from this event benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program.

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation recently welcomed a new member to the board of directors, Jessica Medrano of North Aurora.

Medrano is the owner and CEO of R.J. O’Neil, located in Montgomery. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated dynamic leadership with a concentration on customer service and strategy operations.

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation will host its fourth annual Walk, Run and WIN with Waubonsee 5K/10K on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. on the Sugar Grove Campus.

In the pursuit of higher education, finances prove to be a difficult hurdle for many students. However, at Waubonsee Community College, scholarships offered through the Waubonsee Foundation offer assistance to students unsure of how to balance the cost of college with their academic and professional dreams. 

Waubonsee Community College welcomes Emma Donatille, of Gilberts, to the position of Director of Development. 

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation recently welcomed two new members to the board of directors, Yonas Hagos, of Yorkville, and Brian Schmidt, of Bolingbrook.

Kevin Pennington, a member of the Waubonsee Community College Foundation Board of Directors, knows firsthand the impact a scholarship can have on a student’s education and future.  

Waubonsee Community College is pleased to announce the recipient of its 2023 Distinguished Contributor Award. This prestigious award is given to individuals or groups who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the college and its mission. This year's Distinguished Contributor is Tim Tremain.  

I first became acquainted with Waubonsee Community College after my wife Doreen and I moved to the area in the late 80s. Over the years, my family has attended many lectures, community events, and even taken courses at Waubonsee. 

One of the most disappointing stories you can hear is that of a student who has had to delay or forego their education altogether due to a lack of resources. In some cases, these students may have not known about the scholarships available through the Waubonsee Foundation or may have just not taken the steps needed to learn about and complete the application process.

Thanks to our very generous and loyal donors, the Foundation has provided 405 scholarship awards totaling over $378,000 to 346 recipients for the 2019-2020 academic year.