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Bayley Bishop, Kate Sampson, and Kera Hollenbeck at 2026 NCMPR Leadership Institute

Waubonsee’s Marketing and Communications Team Leads National Representation at 2026 NCMPR Leadership Institute

July 22, 2026

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Waubonsee Community College showcased its growing national prominence in higher education marketing and public relations during the annual gathering of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) 2026 Leadership Institute.

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Leadership

Waubonsee’s Marketing and Communications Team Leads National Representation at 2026 NCMPR Leadership Institute

July 22, 2026

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Dr. Bill Marzano, Interim Assistant Dean, stands with his Morton College diploma

Leadership

Event

Waubonsee Community College Administrator Reflects on Six Decades of Leadership Ahead of Waubonsee’s 60th Anniversary

July 21, 2026

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Three young people stand holding pom poms and signs that say "We Love Waubonsee"

Event

WCC Community

Waubonsee Community College Invites Public to 60th Anniversary “Back-to-School, Back-to-Cool!” Community Celebration

July 15, 2026

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Juneteenth Panelists: Shellee McCullum, Tacarra Ford, Chassie Sherretz, and moderated by Clayton Muhammad

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WCC Community

Waubonsee to Honor Juneteenth Season with Panel, "Beyond Celebration: Black Voices, Lasting Legacy," June 23

June 18, 2026

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Waubonsee 2026 Support Staff Award Winners Meghan Edmonson, Graphic Design Coordinator; Dr. Robert Galuski, Learning Resource Center Manager; and Emily Rollins, Community Engagement Manager

WCC Community

Waubonsee Names 2026 Staff Awards for Excellence

June 11, 2026

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Benjamin Swanson, of Aurora, was named the national champion in collision damage appraisal at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

Career & Tech Ed.

Waubonsee Student and Aspiring Educator Named National Champion at 2026 SkillsUSA Competition

June 11, 2026

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

Leadership

Waubonsee Appoints Vice President of Community Engagement and External Affairs

June 08, 2026

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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

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WCC Community

Career & Tech Ed.

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

May 21, 2026

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WCC Community

Waubonsee Announces Summer Youth Camps for All Ages

May 21, 2026

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People around a conference table one person in focus

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

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