President’s, Dean’s, Honor’s Lists Sydney McGann, of New Lenox, has been named to the spring Dean’s List at Montclair State University. McGann is a Fashion Design and Merchandising major. The following students have been named to the President’s List at Kankakee Community College for the summer term. From Beecher: Madelynne Oppenhuis, Jacob Reece, and Brianna […]
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Attention Employers: KCC to Hold Fall Job Fair
Kankakee Community College is inviting area employers to participate in its Fall Job Fair, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., on Thursday, September 19, at KCC. “This free event provides businesses with an opportunity to connect with potential employees,” said Cesar Avalos, KCC coordinator of career services. At the event, employers can get their name […]
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KCC Athletics Golf Outing October 12
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Kankakee Community College Athletics is planning a fall golf outing for former athletes and community members. KCC’s Athletics Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive, in St. Anne. Lunch is at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start for […]
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‘Beyond Every Employer Illinois Campaign’ Provides Discounted Non-credit Workforce Training
The Office of Continuing Education and Business Partnerships at Kankakee Community College is offering discounted rates for non-credit workforce training as part of Illinois Community College’s Behind Every Employer Illinois Campaign. “The Behind Every Employer Illinois Campaign is a proactive effort to reach businesses that need customized training to teach their workers technical or soft […]
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Graduations A total of 1,083 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the spring semester at Western Illinois University. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages, including: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; Magna Cum Laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA; and Cum Laude, 3.6-3.74 GPA. […]
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KCC Hosting Free August Financial Aid Workshops
Kankakee Community College is hosting free financial aid workshops for college-bound students and their parents in August. “It’s not too late to get financial aid,” said Kendra Souligne, KCC director of financial aid. “KCC’s financial aid staff will provide assistance filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).” The workshops also explain and […]
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The following local students have been named to the Deans’ List at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa: Travis Sirevicius, from Crete, and Troy Koska, from New Lenox. Tyler Quigley, of New Lenox, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Quigley also graduated in May from […]
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Fall Kick-Off August 30 for KCC’s Lifelong Learning Institute
The Lifelong Learning Institute at Kankakee Community College will have its fall kick-off and information session from 10 a.m. – noon, Friday, August 30, in the KCC Iroquois Room, with special guest speaker James Stafford, KCC automotive technology faculty member. He will speak about electric vehicles. Registration and course information will be available at this […]
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Scholarship Honors Fallen, Injured Officers
On July 22, organizers of the “I Got Your Six 5K” made a $65,000 donation toward KCC scholarships in memory of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and honoring the resilience of Bradley Police Sgt. Tyler Bailey. The donation funds the Rittmanic-Bailey Law Enforcement Scholarship at Kankakee Community College. For the 2024 – ’25 school year, […]
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Graduations The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh celebrated the achievements of more than 1,300 students in two ceremonies May 18 inside Kolf Sports Center. The 150th spring commencement included the recognition of candidates for doctoral, master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, and associate degree students and included Brian White, of Manhattan, who was awarded a Bachelor of Science in […]