Kishwaukee College

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently distributed more than $260,000 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the fall semester.

The Sycamore girls tennis team rolled to a 6-1 win against DeKalb, while the Kishwaukee College women's soccer team earned a tie on the road. That plus more soccer and golf in the roundup.

Kishwaukee College will host several events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout September and October.

The recipients are Nia Burrows, Courtney Felder, Nick Hoffman, Aolani Perez, and Madison Rollins. The students were awarded high-end stethoscopes created by the 3M Community Support Group.

Kishwaukee College will offer Workplace Readiness Training for local businesses and employees to support expanding workforces.

The Albert and Frances Besserman endowment fund will aid the Kishwaukee College library and scholarships to students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math.

Kishwaukee College will offer six fast-track training programs during the fall semester, available online, in-person and in hybrid formats. The programs range from eight to 15 weeks and allow students to start a career or build skills with additional training.

The Kishwaukee College SkillsUSA chapter recently earned medals, including multiple state titles, during the annual SkillsUSA Illinois Leadership and Skills Conference Championships.

Kishwaukee College president Laurie Borowicz has been named the 2024 recipient of the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award, meant to honor alumni who’ve contributed to their professions and communities to reflect the college’s values.

Participants can learn about the departments GED prep, English as a Second Language, Bridge to Careers and workforce or post-secondary education transition programs. No registration is required to attend.

Rylie Stoffregen and Reagan Tomlinson, both of Genoa, were named the recipients of Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 2024 Health and Wellness Scholarship.

Kishwaukee College recently named DeKalb city manager Bill Nicklas as the recipient of the John C. Roberts Community Service Award.

DeKalb High School student Calvin VanderSchee and Indian Creek High School students Theo Baird and Emily Frazier recently earned associate degrees as part of Kishwaukee College’s early college program.

Kishwaukee College will host youth athletic soccer and volleyball camps for the summer at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta. Pre-registration is encouraged to attend.

Check out photo galleries from Class of 2024 graduations throughout DeKalb County covered by Shaw Local News Network.

Kishwaukee College recently celebrated 218 graduating students during its spring 2024 commencement ceremonies.

Kishwaukee College has named Matt Long as its new men’s basketball head coach.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 23 students for their completion of the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

The sale will feature plants grown by the college’s horticulture students and faculty

Kishwaukee College recently welcomed 32 new members to the Alpha Rho Eta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic year.

Kishwaukee College will host an open house for its Career and Technical Education programs Wednesday.

The Kishwaukee College horticulture department recently hosted Illinois certified professional florist coordinator Ronda Hess as part of the college’s Artist In Residence program.

Kishwaukee College nursing student Perla Gonzales recently was named the winner of the college’s 2024 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship.

Volunteers took some time Monday to help beautify Hopkins Park during an Earth Day Clean Up event at the park in DeKalb.

The DeKalb Township will parter with Kishwaukee College and DeKalb County TRIAD to host a Senior Car Clinic, a chance for residents ages 60 or older to get their car serviced for free.

Pedro Hall recently was announced as the winner of Kishwaukee College’s 2024 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest.

The programs range from 11 to 20 weeks and allows students to start a career or build skills with additional training. Attendees need computer access and the internet for online programs. Some programs include a clinical component or an externship.

Kishwaukee College recently announced it removed about $375,000 in student fees, part of a plan officials have said is meant to boost enrollment and improve transparency surrounding costs for higher education.

Kishwaukee College will host several activities and events to celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March.

Kishwaukee College had 70% of its program graduates employed in a related field and 93.6% employed in the state of Illinois in 2023, according to technical graduate surveys.

The Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association will host a pinning ceremony to mark the start of its veterans programs this month.

Kishwaukee College awarded the Littman Stethoscope Award to five registered nursing program students for the spring semester.

DeKalb-Sycamore had one gymnast state tournament, while Kendra Brown and Anna Herrmann hit some milestones. That and more in the roundup.

Kishwaukee College will host a Visit Day for prospective students and their families Feb. 19.

Kishwaukee College is accepting nominations for the 2024 Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognize Kishwaukee College employees for their contributions to the college’s mission.

Kishwaukee College is offering scholarship opportunities to help cover students’ education costs.

Kishwaukee College will host an online workshop on how to become a home daycare provider as part of its Early Childhood Education professional development series in February.

Kishwaukee College will host several events and discussions to celebrate Black History Month throughout February.

Opinion: The days go slow, but the years go fast. This rings true as I reflect on my leadership journey as I begin my ninth year as President at Kishwaukee College, writes Laurie Borowicz.

The Kishwaukee College early learning center received continuing accreditation from the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs.

DeKalb grad Kira Klapprodt - 40 minutes. Genoa-Kingston grad Emily Gilbert - 40 minutes. DeKalb grad Ariana Smith - 40 minutes. With just seven players on the roster, a trio of local players are eating up the minutes for the Kishwaukee College women’s basketball team.

The Kishwaukee College women's basketball team, featuring alumni from several area high schools, hosted Highland Community College Thursday at the school in Malta.

Kishwaukee College recently was awarded more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education which will be distributed over five years to target student retention efforts, according to a news release.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 22 students for their completion of the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

More than 100 Kishwaukee College students graduated this weekend during the college’s Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Kishwaukee College’s continuing education department will offer seven short-term training programs during the spring 2024 semester.

DeKalb beat a previously undefeated United Township team, Indian Creek came north and knocked off Genoa-Kingston while the NIU men lost at Monmouth. All that and more in the roundup.

Kishwaukee College recently announced that nursing student Perla Gonzalez is the recipient of an Illinois Community College Faculty Association Student Scholarship.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Kishwaukee College’s new welding lab.