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The Illinois Latino Council of Higher Education (ILACHE) has named Waubonsee Community College student, Daniel Basurto, of Aurora, as one of five 2026 Undergraduate Student Scholarship winners across Illinois. Basurto was selected for his outstanding commitment to leadership, community service, and learning.

Basurto’s growth as a rising student leader at Waubonsee began shortly after graduating from Oswego High School.

Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with Fox Valley Robotics, will host the 2026 VEX V5 Robotics State Championship on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. The two-day competition will take place in the Academic and Professional Center at the Sugar Grove Campus, Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Drive. Admission for spectators is free, and the public is invited to attend. 

Waubonsee Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Darrin Kader, of DeKalb, to the position of Assistant Vice President of Finance.

Waubonsee Community College's Aurora Fox Valley Campus, also known as the “Health Care Campus,” is hosting an open house on Saturday, March 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This free event is open to the public.

A collaborative partnership between the Office of the President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Student Life, and the Latinx Resource Center supported a group of 22 students and staff to return to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference, held in Chicago on February 12-15, 2026.

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees has approved tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Beginning with the fall 2026 semester, the college’s in-district and online tuition rate will increase from $141 to $146 per credit hour. The student fee will remain the same at $8 per credit hour.

The President’s List at Waubonsee Community College celebrates excellence among students who achieve a 4.0 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 while enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.

The Dean’s List at Waubonsee Community College celebrates excellence among students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 while enrolled in at least six semester credit hours.

Nine students at Waubonsee Community College have been named recipients of the Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship, receiving a combined $8,500 in scholarship funding to support their educational and career goals. This award directly assists students as they prepare for high-tech careers in Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) machining.

On Jan. 29, 2026, Waubonsee Community College celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at its “RISE as One: A Community Tribute." The evening of reflection, learning, and recognition culminated in the presentation of the college’s first-ever RISE to the Dream Awards.