COD Alumnus Jacques LaCour Receives the ICCTA Pacesetter Award
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2024) - College of DuPage alumnus Jacques LaCour is the recipient of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association's 2024 Pacesetter Award.The annual honor recognizes the accomplishments of a recent community college graduate who has overcome life's obstacles, focused on humanitarian service, and continued supporting education and community colleges. LaCour earned the Cybersecurity and Defense Associate in Applied Science and currently...
2024-06-25 4:00 PM EDT
COD Is the Perfect Step-off Point for "Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy" Public Art Initiative in Chicago's Dupage County Now - Oct. 2024
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2024) - Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (MCCD) in coordination with Meztli Mexico and in partnership with the College of DuPage Public Art Project (COD) and the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) presents "Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy." This exciting new public art project pays tribute to the indigenous roots of Mexican heritage through October 2024. With an educational lobby display and takeaway maps, COD's McAninch Arts Center (425...
2024-06-25 9:00 AM EDT
College of DuPage Board of Trustees Names Dr. Christine M. Hammond as Interim President
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2024) - The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved Dr. Christine M. Hammond as the Interim President of the College during a special board meeting on Thursday, May 30. Dr. Hammond, who was selected through a national search process, will assume her new responsibilities on July 1 following the retirement of current President Dr. Brian Caputo. Prior to obtaining the role as President in July 2019, Dr. Caputo served two years as...
2024-05-31 5:30 PM EDT
College of DuPage Chaparrals Earn Record Setting Fourth Straight NJCAA Track and Field Title
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 23, 2024) - The Chaps dominated the 2024 NJCAA Division III Track and Field Championships.The Chaparrals totaled 206 points to easily out-distance Mineral Area College, which scored 130 points and won their record-setting fourth consecutive team title.The 206 points are the most by a team champion since 2015 and encapsulates the power the Chaps showed during the three-day championship in Utica, New York."Our strength was all about depth and talent,"...
2024-05-23 3:01 PM EDT
Lourdez Ardila and Stephanie Chavez Named College of DuPage 2024 Outstanding Graduates
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2024) - Lourdez Ardila of Warrenville and Stephanie Chávez of Glendale Heights are the 2024 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. After earning an Associate in Arts, Ardila is transferring to Aurora University to major in industrial organizational psychology. Chávez, also earning an Associate in Arts, is majoring in secondary social science education at Elmhurst University. The Outstanding Graduate finalists are Ty Giordano (Wheaton),...
2024-05-20 9:00 AM EDT
Aisling Lockhart Named College of DuPage Outstanding Collegewide Adjunct Faculty Member
Glen Ellyn, Ilinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2024) - College of DuPage Accountancy Instructor Aisling Lockhart of Downers Grove has been named the Collegewide Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member for the 2023-2024 academic year.Lockhart, who represents the Business and Applied Technology Division, was born in Ireland and moved with her family around the globe. She spent nine years in Singapore before coming to the U.S. and then returning to Ireland. When her family suddenly came back to the...
2024-05-13 1:00 PM EDT
Tara Leszczewicz Named College of DuPage Outstanding Collegewide Full-Time Faculty Member
Glen Ellyn, Ilinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2024) - College of DuPage Professor of Biology Dr. Tara Leszczewicz is the College-Wide Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member for the 2023-2024 academic year. Representing the STEM Division, Leszczewicz said she is honored to receive recognition from an organization filled with talented educators who work to foster supportive learning experiences."I strive to create the type of experience all students deserve and that I hope my children will...
2024-05-07 3:00 PM EDT
Nicole LaCognata Named Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2024) - Nicole LaCognata brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to her role as the new Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at the College of DuPage.With an extensive background spanning more than 10 years in the community college sector, LaCognata has played pivotal roles in various financial capacities, focusing on enhancing student success.
2024-04-23 9:00 AM EDT
Flamin' Hot Cheetos Creator Richard Montanez to Speak at 'COD Presents' Series April 4 at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 22, 2024) - Richard Montañez, the creative force behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos and a former PepsiCo executive, is set to share his compelling journey of rising from janitor to a top executive as part of the "COD Presents" series Thursday, April 4, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., in Glen Ellyn.Richard Montañez, the creative force behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos, discusses h
2024-02-22 3:00 PM EST
Kiantra Loza Named Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Kiantra Loza, Ed.D., the new Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage, found her passion for working in higher education through her personal college journey at Lewis University."College was a challenging time for me, and I struggled to navigate the nuances of college life," Loza said. "It was my mentors at Lewis that had a profound impact on my personal growth and offered me...
2024-02-05 3:00 PM EST
Kent Munsterman New Chief of Police at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2023) - Kent Munsterman brings more than 20 years of experience in the College of DuPage Police Department to his new role as Chief of Police.Kent Munsterman, College of DuPage Police ChiefTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.
2023-12-19 3:39 PM EST
College of DuPage Three-Peat National Champs
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - College of DuPage Chaparral Football, down 29-26 in the fourth quarter with 1:03 left in the game, pulled off a thrilling late touchdown securing the team's third consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship title.Sophomore quarterback Robert Brazziel made the biggest play of his life when two-time defending champions needed it most. COD, which dominated the first half, found itself trailing late...
2023-12-04 1:00 PM EST
Chaparrals Will Defend NJCAA National Title Crown
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 21, 2023) - Two-time defending National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III champion College of DuPage will have its opportunity for a three-peat when the top-ranked Chaparrals take on the No. 2-ranked Rochester (Minnesota) Community and Technical College (RCTC) Yellowjackets in the third annual National Football Championship at the Red Grange Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 2, at COD's Bjarne Ullsvik Stadium and MacDougall Field on...
2023-11-21 2:00 PM EST
COD Offers New Entry Level HVACR Certificate
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - College of DuPage students can now earn credentials allowing them to immediately enter the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry, while preparing for more advanced studies as part of COD's new Entry Level HVACR certificate program.The stackable certificate, which can be obtained in one semester, qualifies as an entry-level credential and can be applied towards more advanced HVACR studies, meaning...
2023-11-06 4:00 PM EST
Elizabeth Smart Opens Inaugural 'COD Presents' Speaker Series Oct. 19 at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - September 13, 2023) - Nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Smart brings her personal story of perseverance as a child-abduction survivor facing unimaginable adversity to College of DuPage as part of the inaugural "COD Presents" series Thursday, Oct. 19, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., in Glen Ellyn.Elizabeth SmartTo view an enhanced ver
2023-09-13 8:00 AM EDT
Chaps Earn Nation's Top Honor for Community College Athletics
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2023) - For the first time in school history, College of DuPage earned the prestigious LEARFIELD Directors' Cup as the top community college athletics program in the nation for 2022-23.The Chaparrals earned the prestigious award after a record-setting year that saw four NJCAA championships and a total six top-three finishes at national competitions."Earning this prestigious award is an incredible accomplishment," COD Director of Athletics and...
2023-08-17 4:29 PM EDT
Keith Tyrka Named New Vice President for Planning, Performance and Technology
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2023) - Keith Tyrka brings an extensive background in computer networking and data analysis to his new role as Vice President for Planning, Performance and Technology at College of DuPage.This new position at the College brings together the IT and research departments into the same division, and Tyrka said it's a logical fit. "I like taking disparate tech solutions and bringing them together to analyze and aggregate data, which allows us to...
2023-08-14 9:00 AM EDT
Janice Kaushal Named Dean of Business and Applied Technology at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2023) - Janice Kaushal brings with her a wealth of knowledge and more than 30 years of experience in higher education to her new role as the Dean of Business and Applied Technology at College of DuPage. She has served in multiple positions within various academic institutions as an educator and an administrator.The Aurora resident will oversee a myriad of programs in a division that prepares students with the skills needed for...
2023-07-31 12:00 PM EDT
College of DuPage Names Nevien Shaabneh as New Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2023) - Nevien Shaabneh, Ph.D., brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role as Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at College of DuPage."There is so much more to education than just teaching content," she said. "People bring their whole selves to schools, and we need to recognize the importance of attending to the whole person. DEI is essentially about humanizing spaces and places to ensure everyone is treated with...
2023-07-25 5:00 PM EDT
Tamara McClain Appointed New Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education. The Plainfield resident has a deep passion for working at community colleges and saw first-hand how education transforms lives in her prior roles as Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and...
2023-07-10 3:21 PM EDT