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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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COD's Athletic Hall of Fame has honored its newest class of inductees, celebrating the achievements and legacy of six outstanding individuals: Bethany Ester Atchison, Deb DiMatteo, George Hawthorne, Kris Morton Holtquist, Joe Roman and Gar Simers.
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Step inside the FabLab at COD, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Art students use 3D modeling and printing to design wearable objects that tell personal stories connected to identity, memory and the body.
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Sponsors and donors enjoyed an early look at the "Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition before its May 31 opening at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) at College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center (MAC).
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John Ogan of Warrenville and Bailey Svoboda of Willowbrook are the 2025 Outstanding Graduates.
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Community members and elected officials joined College of DuPage leaders to mark the completion of an ambitious overhaul of the Student Services Center (SSC) at College of DuPage, designed to streamline access to resources and provide enhanced student support.
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COD Experts: South Asia
Dr. Maria Ritzema, Associate Professor of History at COD, is an expert in South Asian
history, with a research focus on Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Ritzema
can provide historical context on current events in South Asia, including the long-standing
conflict between India and Pakistan, and the political and cultural dynamics shaping
the region today. Learn more.
Success Stories
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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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"COD helped me meet my goals by getting me into the mechanic shop at work, where I now make more than I did while driving." -Orlando Cabrera, Automotive Service Technology
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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.
