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Waubonsee Community College announced the names of the student government for the current academic year.

Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), invites current and prospective students, faculty, and military veterans to an information session on its Sugar Grove Campus onTuesday, Oct. 6 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. The session will also be available via Zoom for those who cannot attend in-person.

High school students, prospective students, and parents can explore higher education options in one place as Waubonsee Community College hosts its annual College Night on Monday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the Field House on the Sugar Grove Campus (Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive).

Nursing students at Waubonsee Community College now have a direct, streamlined pathway to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northern Illinois University (NIU).

Waubonsee Community College leadership, board of trustees, community partners, faculty, staff, alumni, and students gathered at the Sugar Grove Campus to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of The G.R.O.V.E. Student Food Pantry. Housed at Waubonsee’s new Center for Student Assistance, The G.R.O.V.E. serves as a centralized hub where staff (G)ather (R)esources and (O)ffer (V)ital (E)ssentials for students.

Waubonsee Community College has established a transformative launchpad for local students interested in STEM by becoming the first and only community college partner in the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) regional cohort.

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.

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.

Waubonsee Community College has named Dr. Stacey Randall, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Innovation, and Planning, as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Christine J. Sobek Outstanding Administrator Award. The prestigious award recognizes Dr. Randall’s nearly three decades of exemplary service, visionary leadership, and steadfast commitment to student success.

Each year, Waubonsee Community College recognizes an Outstanding Faculty Member who exemplifies the college’s mission through a commitment to enriching the lives of students, colleagues, and the community. This year’s Outstanding Faculty Member is Dr. Emily Heller, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education, who has served as a full-time faculty member at Waubonsee since 2017.