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Waubonsee Community College’s official comfort K-9 dog, Hope, continues to make a positive impact on campus.

Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with the Aurora Public Library District and Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, will offer free technology basic classes designed to enhance technology literacy in our community during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. These sessions will be held at the Waubonsee Community College Aurora Downtown Campus Library, 18 S. River St., and Spanish translation will be available. While registration is requested, it is not required.

Celebrate the end of the summer with two family-friendly events at Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove Campus this month.

Waubonsee Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Ne’Keisha Stepney as the new Assistant Provost of Workforce Development. Since joining the college in 2009, Stepney has served in various leadership roles.

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.

Waubonsee Community College celebrated a significant milestone, recognizing six graduates—Getzuri Arellano, Samuel Garcia, Ryan Howard, Jesus Canales, David Williams, and James Johnson—who earned their State of Illinois High School Diploma while enrolled in High School Equivalency classes held in Kane County Jail. This achievement highlights Sheriff Ron Hain’s and Waubonsee Community College’s commitment to helping justice-involved individuals gain access to life-changing educational opportunities, which leads to safer communities, lowers recidivism rates, and increases the employability of those who participate.  

Waubonsee Community College has announced its 2024 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty member, Debra Gardner, Adjunct Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Gardner, of Batavia, has served Waubonsee since 2013.  

Each year, Waubonsee Community College names an Outstanding Faculty Member. This award is given to educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their field. This year’s Outstanding Faculty Member is Kathleen Randall, Professor of Education. Randall has served Waubonsee as a full-time Education instructor since 2002 and has led the department since then.  

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has appointed Dr. Toya Webb, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategy at Waubonsee Community College, as one of 24 commission members to serve a three-year term on the National Commission on Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation.

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.