Waubonsee Students Place in State Automotive Competition, Will Compete Nationally

Four Waubonsee Community College students placed at the Illinois SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference held in Springfield this month.

Waubonsee Featured Alum Turned Passion for Wildlife into Career

Waubonsee Community College alum Katie Billing grew up idolizing animal adventurer and television star Steve Irwin, but she never dreamed during her undergraduate days that the hobbies and passions she was developing would lead to a fulfilling career in wildlife and conservation.

Waubonsee Recognizes Health Information Technology Program

A program providing hands-on experiences and instruction, resulting in 100 percent pass rates in recent years, is being recognized by Waubonsee Community College as a Student Success: Featured Program. The college’s Health Information Technology (HIT) Program helps students to develop entry-level competencies developed by the American Health Information Management Association.

Student Government Elected

Waubonsee Community College recently held elections for the 2016-2017 Student Senate members.

Waubonsee Receives Financial Reporting Award, Maintains Moody's Rating

Waubonsee Community College received news this month reaffirming the college’s efforts to responsibly and effectively manage funds while also addressing financial challenges brought by the ongoing state budget standoff.

Aurora Resident Named Waubonsee Student Trustee

Mildreth Torres, of Aurora, has been elected to serve as Waubonsee Community College’s Student Trustee for 2016-2017. Torres was seated at the college’s board of trustees meeting April 20. The student trustee serves as the liaison between the Waubonsee Board of Trustees and the college’s students, representing students’ interests at the board level.

YWCA Aurora Names Scholarship for Waubonsee President Dr. Christine Sobek

Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek was recently recognized by YWCA Aurora, which named a scholarship in her honor.

Waubonsee Student Art Exhibits Open to the Public

Waubonsee Community College currently is offering several student art exhibits that are free and open to the public.

First Generation Students Find Open Doors at Community Colleges

First-generation college students are in many ways the core of community colleges, which were originally designed to provide equal access to higher education. Serving this group of students requires respect for and attention to the unique challenges they face.

Bringing Green Into Your Home

With Earth Day approaching, it’s a good time to think about what it means to be green. There are many ways that we can ensure our own homes are contributing to a healthier, more sustainable environment.