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The COD News Bureau is the College's primary source of news and information. Whether it happens in the classroom, in a laboratory or out in the field, the News Bureau brings you timely stories about every aspect of learning and discovery at COD.
News Headlines
Featured News
COD alumnus Jacques LaCour is the recipient of the ICCTA's 2024 Pacesetter Award. LaCour earned the Cybersecurity and Defense Associate in Applied Science and currently works as a senior analyst at United Airlines.
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COD will launch its inaugural season of women’s flag football during the 2025-26 academic year, thanks in part to a $10,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association Foundation.
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The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved Dr. Christine M. Hammond as the Interim President of the College during a special board meeting. Dr. Hammond will assume her new responsibilities on July 1.
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Lourdez Ardila of Warrenville and Stephanie Chávez of Glendale Heights are the 2024 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage.
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The Celebration of Academic Excellence celebrated the academic achievements of more than 150 students.
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COD Experts: U.S. Presidents
In the 234-year history of the U.S. Presidency, officeholders have used evolving technology
and media to shape their public image. Today's presidential social media use is just
the latest iteration. COD Associate Professor of History John Paris can highlight
key moments in this development. Contact Paris.
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Success Stories
"I love College of DuPage and the vibrant community that we have. We encompass the values of hard work, dedication and passion." - Ayesha Shafiuddin, Business and Information Technology
Ayesha's COD StorySuccess Stories
"The Nursing program constantly strives to give the students the best experiences available through wonderful clinical sites, a quality simulation hospital and teachers genuinely invested in their students’ success." - Brandon Smith, Nursing
Brandon's COD StorySuccess Stories
"COD helped me toward achieving my dream of becoming an art teacher, but it also helped me learn what I needed to do to and what it took to succeed in college." - Kimberly Rodey, Art
Kimberly's COD StorySuccess Stories
"The Dental Hygiene program is the best program to be in, not just in terms of a high board pass rate but also in terms of becoming a true dental hygiene professional, armed with great skills, knowledge, confidence and education." - Sunil Joshua, Dental Hygiene
Sunil's COD StorySuccess Stories
"The professors are great at making students collaborate, and the barriers just washed away. I now know I’m where I’m supposed to be, thanks to the networking, hope and connections that all happened at COD." - Kathleen Hankes, Human Services
Kathleen's COD Story
Faculty in Focus
News Videos
Get a behind the scenes look at COD's 30+bay Automotive Technology Lab where students service cars for real-life clients.
Meet Karissa Klos, a COD meteorology alumna who is now the Director of On-air Operations at WeatherNation in Denver, Colorado.
Learn about the new "Grow Your Own Food" program from the DuPage County Farm Bureau and COD Horticulture program.
