Waubonsee Announces 2023 Outstanding Faculty Member

Waubonsee Community College has announced its 2023 Outstanding Faculty Member, Dr. Sheela Vemu, Associate Professor of Biology. Dr. Vemu has served Waubonsee as a full-time Biology instructor since 2013.

Waubonsee Announces 2023 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member

Waubonsee Community College has announced its 2023 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty member, Evelyn Cassano, Adjunct Faculty in Adult Education. Cassano, a Waubonsee alumnus and lifelong Aurora resident, has been a member of the Adult Education Program since 2019. 

Waubonsee Students Nominated for 2023 All-Illinois Academic Team and Other Prestigious Scholarships

Three Waubonsee Community College students have been recognized among Illinois’ top community college students. Waubonsee students Juan Chiu, of Aurora, Travis Johnson, of Sugar Grove, and Whitney Mariani, of Huntley, were each nominated for the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team and other prestigious scholarships. 

Daughter and Father Team Make it their Family Business to Run in Waubonsee’s 5K/10K Trail Race

When Waubonsee alumnus Liz Montgomery of Yorkville first heard about the Walk, Run and WIN with Waubonsee 5K last year, she knew she and her dad, Ron Scott, had to register.  

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness at Community Colleges

Mental health impacts virtually all factors that predict academic and personal success in college, including students' concentration, attention, critical thinking, motivation, and perseverance. The Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEAC), an initiative to require Illinois public colleges and universities to prioritize mental health, was passed in Illinois in 2019 and went into effect in July 2020, just as the state realized the pandemic wouldn't resolve soon. 

Waubonsee Board of Trustees Seats Student Trustee

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees seated Van Wheeler to serve as the student trustee for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Waubonsee Board Seats Members, Elects Officers

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees seated newly elected members and elected its officers at their Seating and Reorganization meetings on Thursday, April 27.

How Employers Benefit from Community Colleges

As we continue to celebrate Community College Month, now is an excellent time to spotlight how employers can find solutions to their workforce needs by partnering with community colleges. 

Waubonsee Announces 2023 Distinguished Alumnus

Each year, the Waubonsee Community College Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to an outstanding graduate of Waubonsee Community College. Awardees have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession, have documented evidence of contribution and service to their community, and demonstrated a continued interest in lifelong education. This year's Distinguished Alumnus is Dr. Scott Mertes, Provost at Mid Michigan College. 

‘There Are Many Paths to Success’ Waubonsee Graduate and Army Veteran Returns to Finish School, Aspires to Be a Physician

Waubonsee student Roland Asongakap, born and raised in Cameroon, Africa, spent much of his early childhood severely sick in hospitals. In Cameroon, mosquito-borne diseases are common across villages and often deadly. While these diseases afflicted Asongakap during his younger years, a passion for serving others and an appreciation for the medical science grew in his heart.