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COD Media Relations 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 Media Relations team brings you timely stories about every aspect of learning and discovery.

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08/24/2026| Academics | Admissions | Community

College of DuPage Kicks Off Fall 2026 Semester

Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi speaking at a podium in front of a image on the screen that says learn, connect, serve and lead

08/21/2026

Student and Alumni Stories

Read inspiring stories from College of DuPage students and alumni who are leaders in their fields as students, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, artists, civic leaders, educators and more.

My experiences at College of DuPage have shaped me into a more resilient and motivated individual.
Cynthia Zuniga Read Cynthia Zuniga's story

COD Spotlight Criminal and Justice Studies Featured

I don’t remember having a professor who didn’t give me life-altering advice.
Ageu “J.R.” Nunes Read Ageu “J.R.” Nunes's story

Engineering Featured

As an alumna of COD, I am extremely proud to represent this community and be an advocate for community college education.
Laurie Swilley Read Laurie Swilley's story

Business Featured

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Building Housing Stability Together

COD and DuPagePads share a long-standing partnership focused on serving the community, from supporting housing-insecure students to collaborating through COD Cares and areas such as the Honors Program.

Field Study Class Gets Up-Close Experience With Bats

Students enrolled in COD's Biology of Bats class watched a colony of big brown bats come to life, soaring around a gazebo in Hammel Woods. The class tracked the bats using thermal and infrared cameras, as well as a bat detector that converted the bats' echolocation calls into an audible frequency. Students also learned about bat diversity, natural history, behavior, echolocation and conservation.

Students Train with First Responders in Mass Casualty Incident Drill

Students recently joined first responders from the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District for a realistic Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Drill at the Homeland Security Education Center. Through triage, patient care, communication and teamwork, students gained hands-on emergency medical training and valuable real-world experience. The drill helps prepare future healthcare professionals and first responders to respond effectively during disasters, mass casualty events and other critical incidents.

COD Thought Leaders

College of DuPage President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi’s article, "Developing the Workforce for the Data Center Economy,” was recently published in CC Daily, the news outlet of the American Association of Community Colleges.

CC Daily Article

COD Presents

The College of DuPage Speakers Series "COD Presents" features keynote presentations and facilitated conversations with prominent individuals from across the country who are using their resources, influence, creativity and passion to make a positive impact in the world.

Learn More about COD Presents