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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.
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Congratulations to COD Theater alumnus Lamorne Morris for receiving his first Emmy nomination in the best supporting actor in a limited or anthology series category for “Fargo.” Pictured above right, the 2003 graduate acts in a COD Theater production of "Confessions of the Wolf."
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As a pioneer in the Open Educational Resources movement, COD has launched the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative to alleviate the financial strain of course materials on students.
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With more than 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Christine M. Hammond will be at COD as interim president for the next year while the Board leads a national search for a permanent president.
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Community members and press received a first look at "Hokusai and Ukiyo-E: The Floating World," the next major art exhibition coming to COD's Cleve Carney Museum of Art at the McAninch Arts Center in summer 2025.
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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 Experts: Event Security
In the ever-evolving landscape of event security at large venues, COD's Chief of Police
Kent Munsterman brings valuable expertise as he currently serves as the College’s
Emergency Management coordinator and as a member of a regional law enforcement mutual
aid response team. For expert analysis on ensuring safety and security at major events,
please contact Munsterman.
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Success 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 StorySuccess 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 Story
Faculty in Action
News Videos
Graphic Design students created a meaningful art piece that has been installed in International Hall.
Meteorology alumna Karissa Klos is now the Director of On-air Operations at WeatherNation in Denver, Colorado.
Alumnus David Kirk's hard work and determination led him to fulfill his dream of joining an INDYCAR pit crew.
