During the 2026 Scholarship Celebration hosted by the College of DuPage Foundation, COD student Luis Gudoniz talked about the importance of receiving the Gibson Electric Construction Management Scholarship.

“With this scholarship relieving so much stress and pressure, I’m determined to take advantage of every opportunity I can,” said Gudoniz, who is pursuing his Associate in Applied Science in construction management. “I want to show my family that the work they put into raising me has paid off.”

This year, the COD Foundation awarded more than 500 scholarships totaling over $675,000. The annual breakfast brought together more than 200 people, many of whom were either scholarship donors or recipients and their families, to share their stories and celebrate success.

View photos from the reception.

For more information about the Foundation and to become a donor, visit foundation.cod.edu.