Waubonsee President Sobek Joins Aurora's Seize the Future Development Board

Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek will represent the college on the board of the Seize the Future Development Foundation Board in Aurora.

Waubonsee Counseling Department Helps Students Achieve, Succeed

Waubonsee Community College's Counseling Department remains focused on one goal: helping students achieve to their highest levels, academically, professionally and personally. For that work, the department has been recognized through the college's "Placing Learning First" program.

Waubonsee Art Student, Professor Perez Exhibits Art Photos in Houston

Waubonsee art student and Assistant Professor of HCI Cynthia Perez had some of her photographic art work featured in a recent exhibit in Houston, Texas.

Waubonsee Students Ascencio, Merrill Recognized for Achievements

Waubonsee Community College students Marisa Ascencio, of Oswego, and Mekenah Merrill, of Somonauk, were recognized by Phi Theta Kappa for their achievements at Waubonsee.

Waubonsee English Professor Clem Publishes Short Story

Waubonsee Community College Associate Professor of English Billy Clem has published a short story in an online publication.

Waubonsee Appoints Cermak Dean for Business and Career Technologies

Michael Cermak has assumed his duties as Dean for Business and Career Technologies at Waubonsee Community College.

Waubonsee Tax Prep Volunteers Net Refunds, Results, Recognition

Waubonsee volunteers processed 866 tax returns from January to April, bringing $1.5 million in tax refunds back to the local economy. For their work, the team associated with the Waubonsee Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site at Waubonsee's Aurora Campus was recognized by the Aurora City Council.

Colleges Pay Back Students and Communities

When considering an investment opportunity, the first consideration of a prospective investor is the expected return. 

Volunteer Tutors Learn Their Own Lessons

Articles on adult literacy typically cite statistics like this, from the National Assessment of Adult Literacy: 45 percent of adults in the United States are English-language literate only at the basic level or below. The articles usually continue with examples of the many barriers limited literacy presents: barriers to education, employment, involvement in children’s education, and even to performing life’s most basic tasks, like driving, shopping or visiting the doctor. 

Unger to Take Over Chiefs' Baseball Program

A new era will begin next spring as former Chiefs' player Brad Unger takes over baseball program.