College of DuPage's Project Hire-Ed Celebrates Largest Class of Apprentices
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - College of DuPage's apprenticeship program, Project Hire-Ed, is celebrating its largest cohort of apprentices to date with 26 students completing certificates and degrees during the 2025 spring and summer semesters.
2025-06-05 10:00 AM EDT
College of DuPage Names Bradley Lane as Vice President of Academic Affairs
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2025) - College of DuPage (COD) has appointed Bradley Lane, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Lane brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education leadership to the College, with expertise in organizational development, strategic planning, and learning and development."Dr. Lane's experience in education policy and program development will serve our students and faculty well," said COD Interim President, Dr. Christine Hammond. "We are excited to see how...
2025-05-07 4:00 PM EDT
Dina Khoury Named College of DuPage Outstanding Collegewide Adjunct Member
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 25, 2025) - College of DuPage Arabic Instructor Dina Khoury is the Collegewide Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member for the 2024-2025 academic year. Representing the Liberal Arts Division, Khoury said she is honored to receive this recognition and grateful to be part of a supportive academic community with colleagues and students who inspire her. "This also means a lot to me, as a Palestinian woman, getting this recognition from one of the largest community...
2025-04-25 1:30 PM EDT
Tauya Forst Named College of DuPage Outstanding Collegewide Full-Time Faculty Member
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 24, 2025) - In a matter of days, College of DuPage Criminal and Justice Studies Professor Tauya Forst's world expanded in the most unexpected, beautiful way. It began with a phone call. A two-day-old baby girl was in need of a home. Forst and her husband didn't hesitate. Overnight, they became first-time parents—fulfilling a dream they had long shared. While caring for a newborn and navigating sleepless nights, Forst continued doing what she loves:...
2025-04-24 10:00 AM EDT
College of DuPage Names Keegan Nichols as Vice President of Student Affairs
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - College of DuPage (COD) has appointed Keegan Nichols, Ed.D, as the new Vice President of Student Affairs. Nichols brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education leadership and is dedicated to fostering a campus that prioritizes student success and engagement."Dr. Keegan's depth of knowledge and commitment to enhancing the student experience make her an outstanding addition to COD," said COD Interim President Dr. Christine Hammond. "We are excited to...
2025-03-25 5:37 PM EDT
College of DuPage Board Names Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi President
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 21, 2025) - The College of DuPage Board of Trustees has approved Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi as the institution's eighth president. Dr. Siddiqi, who was confirmed at the Board's Feb. 20 regular meeting, is currently the Vice Chancellor of Instructional Innovation and Digital Strategy at the Houston Community College System. Prior to this role, Dr. Siddiqi served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Central College, an institution within the Houston Community College System. COD...
2025-02-21 1:00 PM EST
U.S. Debut of 63-Piece Collection of Art & Artifacts Featured in Hokusai Exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2024) - The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Arts Center, (MAC) located at 425 Fawell Blvd on the College of DuPage (COD) campus, present "Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection" May 31 - Sept. 21, 2025. The exhibition will feature a collection of 53 works of art and 13 artifacts that has never been seen in the U.S. More than a museum show, this arts...
2024-12-10 12:08 PM EST
Chaparrals Earn Fourth Straight National Championship
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2024) - The College of DuPage Chaparrals made history Saturday afternoon, winning their fourth straight national championship with a 31-14 victory over Louisburg (N.C.) College in the NJCAA Division III Football Championship Red Grange Bowl, held at the College's Bjarne Ullsvik Stadium and Bob MacDougall Field.The Chaps join North Dakota State (NCAA FCS), which won five straight from 2011-15, Augustana, Ill. (NCAA Division III, 1983-1986) and Carroll (Mont.) College (2002-05) as the only...
2024-12-09 4:30 PM EST
College of DuPage Leads U.S. Community Colleges in Study Abroad Participation
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 2024) - According to the latest Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education, College of DuPage (COD) ranks first among U.S. community colleges for the number of students studying abroad. During the 2022-2023 academic year, 224 COD students participated in international programs, showcasing the college's commitment to offering transformative global learning opportunities.
2024-12-03 10:30 AM EST
DuPage County Correctional Facility and JUST of DuPage Grow Partnership with COD's Horticulture Program
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 25, 2024) - Detainees at the DuPage County Correctional Facility are partnering with College of DuPage's Horticulture program to learn essential garden and planting skills. The partnership, which was started by Corporal Ralph Kolasa at the jail, provides a sense of hope and purpose to detainees and allows them to gain college credit while waiting to be released from the facility. The class is an opportunity to teach mentoring skills to inmates as well...
2024-11-25 4:01 PM EST
College of DuPage Chaparrals Win National Cross Country Championship
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2024) - An All-American afternoon brought the Chaparrals an NJCAA title during the NJCAA Division III men's cross-country championship in Richmond, Virginia.The College of DuPage men's cross country team takes its second national title in three years, with seven runners finishing in the top 25To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2024-11-12 3:22 PM EST
COD Launches Zero Textbook Cost Initiative to Boost Affordability for Students
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2024) - As a pioneer in the Open Educational Resources (OER) movement, College of DuPage has launched the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative to alleviate the financial strain of course materials on students. Building on the success of COD's OER program, which has saved students more than $7 million in textbook costs since its inception five years ago, this new initiative promises to further enhance accessibility and affordability in education. Starting with fall...
2024-07-11 10:00 AM EDT
Joe Cassidy Becomes Assistant Provost of Workforce and Economic Development at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2024) - With a background in fostering innovation and small businesses, Joe Cassidy will bring a wealth of experience to the new position of Assistant Provost of Workforce and Economic Development at College of DuPage.Cassidy served for 14 years as the College's dean of Continuing Education, which provides a wide range of educational opportunities such as adult education, career and technical training, and lifelong learning. He also oversaw the Public Services Division, which...
2024-07-08 2:00 PM EDT
College of Dupage Welcomes Dr. Christine M. Hammond as Interim President
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 1, 2024) - When Dr. Christine M. Hammond begins at College of DuPage on July 1, she will be fully invested in the College community from the moment she sets foot on campus."Higher education today is dynamic and competitive. College of DuPage deserves to have a leader who is going to champion everyone's efforts and move them forward," she said. "I will also lay the groundwork for your permanent president, and I want the...
2024-07-01 12:42 PM EDT
Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Art Center at the College of DuPage Announce the Presentation of "Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World" Summer 2025
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2024) - The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and McAninch Art Center, (MAC) located on at the College of DuPage (COD), 425 Fawell Blvd., today announced the next major summer art exhibition coming in 2025: "Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection." The exhibition will feature about 50 original works by renowned artists from the Japanese Edo Period, along with several educational and interactive experiences and installations throughout...
2024-06-27 3:00 PM EDT
COD Alumnus Jacques LaCour Receives the ICCTA Pacesetter Award
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2024) - College of DuPage alumnus Jacques LaCour is the recipient of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association's 2024 Pacesetter Award.The annual honor recognizes the accomplishments of a recent community college graduate who has overcome life's obstacles, focused on humanitarian service, and continued supporting education and community colleges. LaCour earned the Cybersecurity and Defense Associate in Applied Science and currently works as a senior analyst at United Airlines. He said receiving the ICCTA...
2024-06-25 4:00 PM EDT
COD Is the Perfect Step-off Point for "Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy" Public Art Initiative in Chicago's Dupage County Now - Oct. 2024
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2024) - Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (MCCD) in coordination with Meztli Mexico and in partnership with the College of DuPage Public Art Project (COD) and the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) presents "Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy." This exciting new public art project pays tribute to the indigenous roots of Mexican heritage through October 2024. With an educational lobby display and takeaway maps, COD's McAninch Arts Center (425 Fawell Blvd.) is the...
2024-06-25 9:00 AM EDT
College of DuPage Board of Trustees Names Dr. Christine M. Hammond as Interim President
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2024) - The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved Dr. Christine M. Hammond as the Interim President of the College during a special board meeting on Thursday, May 30. Dr. Hammond, who was selected through a national search process, will assume her new responsibilities on July 1 following the retirement of current President Dr. Brian Caputo. Prior to obtaining the role as President in July 2019, Dr. Caputo served two years as...
2024-05-31 5:30 PM EDT
College of DuPage Chaparrals Earn Record Setting Fourth Straight NJCAA Track and Field Title
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 23, 2024) - The Chaps dominated the 2024 NJCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.The Chaparrals totaled 206 points to easily out-distance Mineral Area College, which scored 130 points and won their record-setting fourth consecutive team title.The 206 points are the most by a team champion since 2015 and encapsulates the power the Chaps showed during the three-day championship in Utica, New York."Our strength was all about depth and talent," said Interim Co-head coach...
2024-05-23 3:01 PM EDT
Lourdez Ardila and Stephanie Chavez Named College of DuPage 2024 Outstanding Graduates
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2024) - Lourdez Ardila of Warrenville and Stephanie Chávez of Glendale Heights are the 2024 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. After earning an Associate in Arts, Ardila is transferring to Aurora University to major in industrial organizational psychology. Chávez, also earning an Associate in Arts, is majoring in secondary social science education at Elmhurst University. The Outstanding Graduate finalists are Ty Giordano (Wheaton), Lindsey Gottardo (Lemont), Celina Gregor (Clarendon Hills), Rosemary Montalbano...
2024-05-20 9:00 AM EDT