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Clatyon Muhammad, Vice President of Community Engagement and External Affairs portrait

Waubonsee Appoints Vice President of Community Engagement and External Affairs

June 08, 2026

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After a national search, Waubonsee Community College has appointed Clayton Muhammad, of Aurora, to the position of Vice President of Community Engagement and External Affairs.

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Pictured (left to right): Clayton Muhammad, Vice President of Community Engagement and External Affairs; Sarah Kocunik, Graduation and Transfer Coordinator; Tyler Friedland, Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology; Guy Tiberio, Associate Professor of Automotive Technology; Justin Winters; Agnes Szemborski, Assistant Vice Chancellor for External Relations; Sergio Vlahovic, Student Success Coach; and Rey Diaz, Transfer Admissions Representative

Academic

Waubonsee Automotive Student Receives Prestigious SIU Provost Scholarship

May 26, 2026

• 2 min read

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WCC Community

Career & Tech Ed.

Waubonsee Opens Award-Winning Automotive Facility for Summer Noncredit Vehicle Courses

May 21, 2026

• 1 min read

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WCC Community

Waubonsee Announces Summer Youth Camps for All Ages

May 21, 2026

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RISE 2030

Waubonsee Community College Invites Public to Shape Regional Future at Summer Workshops

May 21, 2026

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NHRA Professional Racer Steve Johnson Empowers Waubonsee Students with National “Be A Technician” Scholarships

May 14, 2026

• 3 min read

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Waubonsee students Jovanny Marron, Ben Swanson, Alex Soto, and Javier Solis join Instructor Ramiro Cervantes (second from left) at the SkillsUSA Illinois State Championships.

Career & Tech Ed.

Waubonsee Students Continue Annual Tradition, Advance to SkillsUSA Nationals

May 07, 2026

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Academic

Alumni

Waubonsee Announces 2026 Commencement Plans

May 07, 2026

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The Kararo Family is a local homeschooling family that leverages Waubonsee Community College’s dual credit program to get a head start on college. Collectively, the family has obtained over 250 college credits over more than a decade. Back Row (L to R): Adam Kararo, Ethan Kararo, Noah Kararo, Jeff Kararo, Dawn Kararo, Luke Kararo, Paul Kararo, Daniel Kararo Front Row (Left to Right): Mary Kararo, Ray Kararo, Grace Kararo

Academic

Local Family Redefines “Home” Schooling Experience at Waubonsee, Earns Over 250 Dual Credit Hours Over a Decade

April 28, 2026

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WCC Community

Waubonsee Highlights Its Role in Community Colleges’ $27.2 Billion Statewide Economic Impact

April 16, 2026

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Daniela Alfano, Waubonsee Community College 2026-27 Student Trustee portrait

Leadership

Waubonsee Board of Trustees Seats Student Trustee

April 16, 2026

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Foundation

Event

Waubonsee Foundation to Host Annual Trail Race Fundraiser

April 09, 2026

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