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  COD Honors High School Equivalency Recipients

  College of DuPage’s Adult Basic Education/General Education Development office honored 70 recipients of their newly earned High School Equivalency (HSE) certificates at a ceremony held May 20. Click on the headline for more information and photos.

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  Khan, Mecklenburg Are 2017 Outstanding Graduates

  Safia Khan (above right) and Renee Mecklenburg are the 2017 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. Khan is earning both Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees. She plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in hopes of becoming a dentist. Mecklenburg is earning her Associate Degree in Nursing will begin her career while continuing her education. Click on the headline for more information.

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  College of DuPage Celebrates 50th Commencement

  More than 500 graduates cheered after receiving diplomas during College of DuPage's 50th annual Commencement. College of DuPage Distinguished Alumna Dr. Kim L. Armour delivered the keynote speech and told graduates to pause, ponder and then continue moving forward. Click on the headline for more information and photos.

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  COD Honors Outstanding Faculty and Advisers

  Twenty-one faculty members and advisers have been recognized as the 2016-2017 Outstanding Faculty Members and Outstanding Advisers at College of DuPage. The faculty and advisers were selected for their excellence in teaching, service to the College, scholarly activities, community service and advising skills. Click on the headline for more information.

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  COD Celebrates Student Academic Excellence

  College of DuPage Honors Scholar Gabrielle Gruver shares a laugh with her fellow scholars during the recent Celebration of Academic Excellence. The annual event recognized the 2016-2017 Honors and Scholars Awards recipients. Click on the headline for more information and photos.

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  College of DuPage Hosts Special Olympics Events

  College of DuPage Board Chairman Deanne Mazzochi (center in white jacket) is surrounded by athletes from Hester Junior High during the recent Special Olympics Spring Games at the College’s Bjarne Ulsvik Stadium. More than 700 athletes participated in track and field competitions, including wheelchair racing and race-walking. Click on the headline for more information and a link to more photos.

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  Thousands Turn Out for Second Annual STEM-CON

  An estimated 2,500 community members attended College of DuPage’s second annual STEM-CON, an interactive conference celebrating the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The all-day event featured more than 50 booths offering interactive activities designed to inform, entertain and stimulate an interest in STEM. Click on the headline for more information, photos and a video.

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  College of DuPage, Elmhurst Sign Agreements

  College of DuPage President Dr. Ann Rondeau (right) and Elmhurst College President Dr. Troy VanAken (left) recently signed agreements that will provide guaranteed admission for qualifying COD students to Elmhurst, help COD students who have already transferred receive their associate’s degree, and create a dual enrollment program. Click on the headline for more information.

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  Walker Enjoys New Role as Student Trustee

  Anthony Walker knew that becoming Student Trustee on the College of DuPage Board of Trustees would be a good fit. Earlier this year, Walker received the Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., scholarship through the College of DuPage Foundation. He is looking forward to becoming the first college graduate in his immediate family. Click on the headline to read more.