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How do we end up choosing our profession? Why does someone become a teacher or an auto mechanic? Oftentimes it is because, from an early age, they were exposed to someone in a specific profession, such as a parent, family friend, or relative. 

I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the fifth president of Waubonsee Community College, an organization with a long history of service to and collaboration with a vibrant and thriving community. I have learned a lot in my first month as President, and I have more to learn!

In honor of Women’s History Month, Waubonsee Community College will host events in March to commemorate the significant contributions women have made to advancing all levels of society. We invite members of our community to join us for programming that celebrates women who tell our stories of trials and triumphs. All events are free and open to the public. 

Seven Waubonsee Community College students have received a Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship, making it possible for them to reach their educational and career goals to create products of the future with high-tech tools.

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

Imagine at 9 years old being denied access to check out a library book because of your skin color. What would you do? Would you leave? 

If you plan a vacation this summer to Yellowstone National Park and find yourself at one of their four automotive service stations or stuck on the side of the road, you might have the opportunity to meet a student enrolled in Waubonsee Community College's Automotive Technology Program. 

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. 

For the goal-oriented Engel family, Waubonsee Community College was and is the key to a successful career for two generations of family members.

As we celebrate Black History Month, many influential Black leaders come to mind, such as Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, Harriet Jacobs, Katherine Johnson, and Mamie Till. And though the list goes on and on of all the men and women in the Black community who have had a profound impact on society, there is one name that will always stand out to me above the rest: Rebecca Gant. Many may say, “Well, I’ve never heard of Rebecca Gant,” so let me introduce you to her.