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Since our founding in 1966, Waubonsee has provided programs and services to more than 320,000 students and community members – and each year, we grow more committed to the importance and relevance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI matters at Waubonsee because we embrace the idea that Waubonsee is more than college, Waubonsee is community college. And as a community college, it is important for all members of our community to be seen, heard, accepted, and supported. When a prospective student, parent, faculty, or staff member walks across one of our four campus locations, visits our web site, or interacts with us virtually, we want them to feel like they belong, connect, and relate to the experiences and histories of the people around them.

The Alliance for Innovation and Transformation (AFIT) recognized Dr. Christine J. Sobek, President of Waubonsee Community College, with the John J. Politi Legacy Award at their recent annual Summer Institute. 

Waubonsee Community College is hosting its annual golf outing on Monday, September 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aurora Country Club. All proceeds from the outing will directly benefit deserving area students through the Waubonsee Community College Foundation Scholarship Program. 

This September, Cadet Blake Rus, of Elburn, will say goodbye to the end of his chapter as a Waubonsee Community College Police Cadet with a deep fondness. The proud young alumnus reflects on his time at Waubonsee as invaluable to developing his character and finding his purpose in life. 

Waubonsee Community College has received a $14,000 state grant from Scaling Education Pathways in Illinois (SEPI). SEPI is a major state-wide initiative to address the critical shortage of education professionals in the state. That grant, plus a new scholarship offered by the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV), will go a long way in producing future teachers for the Aurora area. 

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation has received its largest single donation to date, in the amount of $348,000, from the estate of John (Jay) and LaVeral (Lea) Fitz. This gift establishes the “John and LaVeral Fitz Endowed Scholarship,” in memory of its benefactors. As per their wishes, the awards generated from this scholarship will be split equally toward students pursuing nursing or fine arts majors. 

Growing up, I became a major fan of "fútbol" soccer. My father introduced it to me when I was young. I remember watching my first game with him and just being so mesmerized by what I saw. I would be rooting with him for América to beat Chivas and be ready to celebrate when our team would score.  

Waubonsee Community College welcomes Dr. Crystal Aschenbrener, of Burlington, Wis., to the position of Dean for Health Professions and Public Service.

Waubonsee Community College has partnered with Northern Trust to strengthen its cybersecurity workforce by developing a cybersecurity apprenticeship program. The partnership centers on educating and training Waubonsee cybersecurity students through an “earn and learn” model in the Northern Trust Cyber Coordination Center. 

Waubonsee Community College Campus Police and other local law enforcement agencies will host an active shooter training on the Sugar Grove Campus from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 12.