Turning Ideas into Realities Through Modern Manufacturing

Designing. Brainstorming. Building. Innovating. Computing. Traveling. Working with a global team. Making a difference. Welcome to a career in modern manufacturing. 

Colleges Focus on Serving Students Who Served Our Country

At Waubonsee Community College, we consider it our privilege to serve all members of our community through our educational programs and services. We are also honored to be able to serve many students who have served our country.With a new generation of soldiers enlisting after the events of 9/11 and the implementation of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® educational benefit, colleges and universities across the country have seen growing numbers of veterans on campus.

Waubonsee Auto Body Repair Program Secures 'Makeover' Grant

One of the state’s best auto body repair education programs soon will get even better, after Waubonsee’s program became one of four nationwide to secure a $50,000 grant from the Collision Repair Education Foundation.

Waubonsee Announces Student Senators

The members of the Waubonsee Community College Student Senate were introduced at the college’s board of trustees meeting on Oct. 16.

Waubonsee Financial Reporting Recognized by National Organization

For the 14th consecutive year, Waubonsee Community College has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). 

Waubonsee Professor to Serve as Editor for Historical Journal

Waubonsee Associate Professor of History Dr. Timothy Draper has been appointed as the Book Review Editor for the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 

Fox Valley Labor News Owner Named Waubonsee Featured Alumna

Jennifer Rice, owner and managing editor of The Fox Valley Labor News, has been named Waubonsee's Featured Alumna for October.

Waubonsee History Professor Named Faculty Association Instructor of the Year

Waubonsee Assistant Professor of History Dr. Amy Powers has been honored as the Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) Instructor of the Year. 

Scholarship Donors Make Dreams Come True

Making dreams come true. That's what we do at Waubonsee Community College. Many students come here looking for an education that will lead to a satisfying career. Others come for college credit they can transfer to a four-year college or university. Still others come to develop a specific job skill, to improve their ability to speak and write the English language, to continue the process of lifelong learning, or simply to obtain help in deciding their future path. By offering classes that meet a wide variety of learner needs, Waubonsee is helping community members fulfill their educational and career dreams.

Redesigned GED Exam Emphasizes College and Career Readiness

In the three years since President Barack Obama announced his American Graduation Initiative, many local, state and national projects have been undertaken to help increase college completion. Given that the key to a successful finish is often a strong start, many of these projects and efforts have focused on students’ preparation and readiness for higher education. January 2014 will mark the implementation of one such initiative — a new edition of the General Educational Development (GED) exam designed to ensure that this first step toward a higher education is truly a step up.