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Waubonsee Community College is pleased to join Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network of more than 300 community colleges across the country.

Sugar Grove – A Waubonsee Community College faculty member has been recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Dr. Sheela Vemu, Associate Professor of Biology, was selected as one of 36 faculty for the 2024 Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition. This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond what is required to ensure students succeed academically.  

Sugar Grove – Hope, Waubonsee Community College’s first-ever K9 comfort dog, was officially sworn in at a ceremony on the Sugar Grove campus Wednesday.

Sugar Grove – Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with Baxter Healthcare International, is hosting a Diversity in STEM: Career Panel on Tuesday, April 23 at 4 p.m. at its Aurora Downtown Campus, located at 18 S. River St. While registration is encouraged, walk-ins are also welcome.

Sugar Grove – Waubonsee Community College invites the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Technical Education Center (TEC). The event will take place on Tuesday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. on the south end of the Sugar Grove Campus.  

Sugar Grove – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed from May 1 through May 31. This month is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the many contributions and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans throughout history. Waubonsee Community College will be celebrating this important month before the end of the spring semester. All events are 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.  

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. 

Waubonsee Community College will host a free community concert featuring Chicago-based jazz vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood. The event kicks off at the Sugar Grove Campus Auditorium on Saturday, April 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

Students who are interested in pursuing careers in Computer Aided Design and Drafting can now take advantage of a new opportunity to seamlessly transfer their two-year degree from Waubonsee to a four-year degree in Design and Drafting Technology. This is possible thanks to a new articulation agreement between Waubonsee and the University of Central Missouri, with educational opportunities in Warrensburg and online.