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Two Waubonsee Community College students, Briana Harris and Kevin Bustamente Fontanel, of Yorkville, achieved a second-place finish at the University of Illinois’ fourth annual “Reimagine Our Future” sustainability competition. The virtual event took place on December 7, 2024. It featured 250 undergraduate students from colleges and universities worldwide. Harris and Bustamente Fontanel stood out as the only community college students competing on an international stage.  

Waubonsee Community College will host several musical concerts in December. The concerts will feature traditional holiday music and a variety of different musical styles and performing groups. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. 

Offering yet another transfer pathway for students, Northern Illinois University (NIU) and Waubonsee Community College (WCC) announced today the new Waubonsee Excellence Scholarship.

Waubonsee Community College was proud to celebrate First-Generation Student Week from Nov. 4-8, dedicated to recognizing the achievements and challenges faced by students who are the first in their families to attend college. With a series of events and celebrations, Waubonsee honored its first-generation students, along with first-generation faculty and staff.

Waubonsee Community College will host a Veterans Day observance on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Academic and Professional Center at Waubonsee’s Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive. This community event is free and open to the public.  

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation scholarship application is scheduled to open on Friday, November 1.

To celebrate National STEM Week, Waubonsee Community College is hosting a free afternoon of events on Thursday, Nov. 7, including a faculty presentation, open house, and tours of the Sugar Grove Campus’ Science Building.

Waubonsee Community College is pleased to announce that Ed Keating, of Geneva, and a longtime supporter and leader within the college’s Foundation, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Contributor Award. This award is given to individuals or groups who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the college and its mission.  

Waubonsee Community College announced the names of the student government for the current academic year. The members of Waubonsee’s 2024-2025 student government are Ashley Hatcher, of Oswego, Student Trustee; Mark Price, of Batavia, Student Senate President; and Student Senators

Waubonsee Community College has received a $525,000 Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV) Up Community grant through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). The grant aims to develop and expand electric vehicle (EV) technology through enhanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming development.