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On April 23, Waubonsee Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Sugar Grove Campus to mark the start of construction on a new Technical Education Center (TEC). The event was attended by students, elected officials, community leaders, employees, and the Waubonsee Board of Trustees.  

Adding the 100,000-square-foot TEC to the Sugar Grove Campus will position Waubonsee to continue to meet the evolving and rigorous training and education challenges of future technicians, the makers, and doers that drive the regional economy and beyond. 

Sugar Grove – Waubonsee Community College invites prospective students and their families to learn and grow at its Transfer and Career Open House at the Sugar Grove Campus on April 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Sugar Grove – Nominations are currently being accepted for Waubonsee Community College’s 2024 Distinguished Contributor Award. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 3 to be considered for this year.  

Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with Ladder Up, will offer free tax services at the college’s Aurora Downtown Campus, located at 18 S. River Street. The services are available to the community on a walk-in basis.

It's the start of a new year and a new academic semester, which marks the beginning of a journey toward continued growth. During this time, we frequently pledge individually and collectively to make new resolutions and do things differently to improve our lives and well-being. This is often a time to face any challenges that come our way with courage and creativity, viewing every obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow. By doing so, we allow new opportunities to arise as we also look back and celebrate our progress.

For the 13th consecutive year, Waubonsee Community College has achieved national recognition as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution. Tree Campus Higher Education is a program established in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation that honors colleges and universities for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.

Sometimes, the greatest gifts arrive in the most unexpected ways. Recently, I received a message from a former participant of Waubonsee Works, a program funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The news brought more joy than the most expensive present. “I got the job,” the email exclaimed. While it is exciting news to hear someone received a new position, this email was particularly exciting, as I knew this job would change his life, his family members’ lives, and so many others.

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

Waubonsee Community College invites music enthusiasts and their families to join us this holiday season as we host several free musical concerts in December. 

Are you considering attending college to finish a degree, start a new one, or upskill to improve your job prospects as an adult learner? Waubonsee Community College is hosting two information sessions tailored exclusively to adult learners.