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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 Criminal and Justice Studies students participated in a rehabilitative theater workshop designed to help them better understand the young people they may one day work with in the juvenile justice system. CBS News Chicago was there to cover the story.
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For the third straight season, COD's women's volleyball team will complete their season at the NJCAA Championships.
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COD's Horticulture program will soon have enhanced resources thanks to a $12,000 grant from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Foundation for Education and Research. The funding empowers students earning a Landscape Contracting and Management degree to gain real-world skills with top-quality hardscape construction tools.
Learn about COD's Horticulture ProgramFeatured News
Digital Broadcast Journalism student Lily Goodfellow was featured on a WGN segment highlighting how she is breaking down stereotypes and inspiring others through her work as a sports reporter.
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College of DuPage alumna and visionary social entrepreneur Jacqueline Ruiz has been honored with the 2024 Adade Wheeler Women of Distinction Award, recognizing her as an outstanding community leader.
Read Jacqueline's COD Story
COD Experts
With the gaming industry booming, COD Computer and Information Science Professor Steve
Santello is at the forefront, teaching students to build and understand video games
not just for entertainment, but as tools for learning and skill development. A former
game developer, he can share insights on how gaming is evolving to teach critical
skills like coding, design and even social collaboration. Contact Santello.
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Success Stories
"COD gave me a platform to explore my passion and interest in technology, and the teachers fueled my hunger for learning more." - Joel Christian, Computer and Information Technology
Joel's COD StorySuccess Stories
"I work at ABC7 Chicago as a studio technician, hoping to become a broadcast engineer. Landing the job at ABC7 all came from my friend I met at COD. I am truly grateful." - Anisa Selencia, Motion Picture/Television
Anisa's COD StorySuccess Stories
"The language programs at COD are a great way to begin your journey and get acquainted with your language of choice." - Julia Foland, Language
Julia's COD StorySuccess Stories
"This program provided a great foundation for helping me start my new role. I was prepared well for my clinicals and understood more things in depth in the operating room setting than before I started." - Max Schilke, Surgical First Assistant
Max's COD StorySuccess Stories
"I’m the daughter of immigrants who wants to teach policy and the history of this nation. Since no one I knew who looked like me was doing it, I wondered if I could, but I want to break imposter syndrome for the next generation and have students see themselves in me.” - Stephanie Chávez, Teacher Preparation
Stephanie's COD Story
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News Videos
In the latest episode of Cribs, learn how COD is developing the next generation of meteorologists.
Discover how COD helped launch Reggie Martin's career as a NASA engineer. Hear his journey from a student to the stars.
Alumnus David Kirk's hard work and determination led him to fulfill his dream of joining an INDYCAR pit crew.
