Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee colleges, are grappling with artficial intelligence, a changing work landscape and the loss of federal funding.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Kishwaukee College’s tutoring services department recently received Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance certification for its online tutoring program.

Infrastructure technology company Endeavour Energy has been named as the company behind Edged, a major data center proposed on 560 acres on DeKalb’s south side. Preliminary plans published Wednesday by the city show the data center would use air, not water, to cool its servers

Kishwaukee College will offer five short-term training programs during the spring 2026 semester.

Colleges up for the award include: Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College, McHenry County College, Sauk Valley Community College and more

The Aspen Institute recently named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.

Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently received a $33,000 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to buy virtual reality headsets for students.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $33,000 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant to enhance learning through immersive technology.

Kishwaukee College’s Tutoring Services department recently received certification of its online tutoring program through the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance.

The initiative provides Kishwaukee College nursing students funds for textbooks and class materials.

Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 recently supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation’s Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at its class reunion.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently handed out $218,866 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the fall semester.

The Kishwaukee College SkillsUSA chapter recently earned several state and national title medals during the annual SkillsUSA Illinois State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Kishwaukee College this week will host Discover Kish, an event for new students and their families to explore and learn about the college.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the student-athletes nomination for the Arrowhead Conference All-Academic Excellence Team.

Kishwaukee College will partner with ReUp Education to support students reenrolling in college to complete a certificate or degree program.

Kishwaukee College will offer six fast-track career programs during the fall semester.

Kishwaukee College nursing student Tasha Kimble recently was bestowed a Lifelong Learning Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

Three Kishwaukee College students recently participated in a program meant to encourage those pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math.

"I play guitar. Haphazardly – the best I can. I taught myself just playing on my parents’ porch in Princeton," Todd Volker writes in a Write Team column.

Kishwaukee College recently named college board of trustees member Linda Mason as the recipient of the John C. Roberts Community Service Award.

Kishwaukee College will offer a fast-track phlebotomy technician program during the summer semester. The program will run from June 2 through Aug. 15.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 12 students for completing the college’s radiologic technology program during a pinning ceremony.

High school seniors, college undergraduates and students from across DeKalb County celebrated milestones in their educational journeys this month. Check out photos from various ceremonies here.

Kishwaukee College recently celebrated 206 graduating students during its spring 2025 commencement ceremony.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the creation of a bookkeeping certificate, available during the fall semester.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 24 students for completing the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized outgoing Board of Trustees Secretary Kathleen Spears and Trustee Kathleen Watkins.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Multiple Kishwaukee College educators and staff recently received accolades for their efforts inside and out of the classroom.

Dixon High School students signed letters of intent Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to go into the teaching profession.

Kishwaukee College will host its annual hybrid spring plant sale May 8 and 9 to support its horticulture program.

Kishwaukee College will offer four fast-track training programs during the summer semester online, in person or in a hybrid format.

Kishwaukee College recently named Diego Gonzalez Zabala as the student trustee on the college’s board of trustees.

Kishwaukee College recently named Tanisha Jones-Robinson as the winner of the college’s 2025 Paul Simon Student Essay Contest and Hilda Osei as the 2025 Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship recipient.

DeKalb Township will partner with Kishwaukee College and the DeKalb County TRIAD to host a Senior Car Clinic on April 25 for residents ages 60 and older to get their car serviced.

Kishwaukee College recently created an Artificial Intelligence Implementation Playbook to address higher education’s changing technology advancements.

Kishwaukee College will include all fees and textbooks in the cost of tuition starting in the summer 2025 semester, a move meant to increase cost transparency for prospective students, college President Laurie Borowicz said.

The Kishwaukee College horticulture program recently hosted Iowa master florist Julie Poeltler as part of the college’s Artist in Residence program.

Kishwaukee College recently announced the winners of its 2025 Juried High School Student Art Exhibition, which displayed 155 art pieces.

Kishwaukee College launches student information and resource platform

Educational institutions and communities across the nation observed CTE Month in February to raise awareness of the role that CTE plays in preparing students for college and career success.

The Kishwaukee College Foundation recently distributed $335,355 in scholarships to hundreds of local students for the spring semester.

Kishwaukee College will host a Visit Day for prospective students and their families Feb. 17 at the college, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.

Kishwaukee College will host several workshops and training events to support local businesses and employees this spring.

Kishwaukee College recently announced that its enrollment grew by 15% for the spring semester, compared with last spring.

Kishwaukee College will host several discussions and events to celebrate Black History Month throughout February. Events begin Feb. 4.

Kishwaukee College is currently accepting nominations for its 2025 Awards of Excellence.