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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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More than 140 participants – including College of DuPage Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing, Respiratory, Physical Therapy and Radiology students – participated in a mass disaster simulation designed to mirror real-world emergency conditions.
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COD launched a new Machine Learning certificate for students who wish to enter the artificial intelligence (AI) field. Students in this program will acquire basic knowledge of machine learning and learn to develop AI-powered solutions to complex problems using current AI development technologies.
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COD Trustees, local leaders and dignitaries, including Consul-General of Japan Masashi Mizobuchi, recently toured the “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e” exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring original works and rare artifacts highlighting Hokusai’s impact on Japanese art.
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Students in the COD Horticulture program now have pathways to credentials in horticultural therapy. COD is one of nine colleges in the U.S.—and the only one in the Midwest—to offer certificates in this discipline.
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Assistant Professor of Art Jill Gower gives us a peek into the Jewelry and Metals studio at COD, demonstrating how COD’s Art faculty nurture artistry and skill.
Jewelry and Metals Studio Video
COD Experts: AI in the Classroom
COD English Professor Tim Henningsen specializes in the use of artificial intelligence
as a tool to enhance both student learning and teaching practices. Henningsen explores
how generative AI platforms can support writing instruction, critical thinking and
assignment design while promoting responsible and ethical use. He offers insight into
how educators and students alike can adapt to—and benefit from—AI in today’s classroom.
Contact Henningsen.
Success Stories
"I loved all of my professors. They were adamant and passionate about what they taught." - Lourdez Ardilla, Psychology
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"I like meeting people on a constant basis and providing hospitality. The program was a good fit for my interests.” - Jamie Fredericks, Hospitality
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"If someone asked me for advice, I would say to go COD because you will never find a place like it anywhere. You will feel like you belong because of the love and inclusion for all students." - Rima Househ, Arts and Business
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“It’s one of the best community colleges in the area, so it was a no-brainer to enroll and explore my options. I was able to build out my base while focusing on my education and saving money.” - Jordan Vargas, Physical Education, Fitness and Sports Studies
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"COD wasn’t just offering an education; it was offering a community that would stand by me and help me thrive." - Beth Carey, Human Services
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News Videos
Meet Kristin Crowley, National News Correspondent for InvestigateTV+ and COD alumna.
Art students use 3D modeling and printing to design wearable objects that tell personal stories connected to identity, memory and the body.
The multi-faceted “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition is now open at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.
