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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
According to the latest Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education, College of DuPage ranks first among U.S. community colleges for the number of students studying abroad. This is the second consecutive year COD has ranked first.
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Anisa Selenica, a COD alumna and adjunct professor in the Motion Picture/Television (MPTV) program, is creating a documentary to share the stories of her grandfather and great-grandfather who both suffered under Albania’s communist regime.
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Kristen Joyce Lopez, a continuing student at College of DuPage, was recently selected as a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow. Lopez is the first from the College to earn this distinction.
Read More About Kristen Joyce LopezFeatured News
COD Culinary Arts faculty members Michael and Susan Maddox are helping families with their turkey needs, serving as experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line.
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COD student organization Autismerica is celebrating 15 years of educating neurodiverse students about COD and creating a safe, supportive environment where they can socialize.
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COD Thought Leaders
College of DuPage President Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi’s article, "Developing the Workforce for the Data Center Economy,” was recently published in CC Daily, the news outlet of the American Association of Community Colleges. Read the full article on CC Daily here.
Success Stories
"The combination of classroom learning and on-the-job training sounded very beneficial, and having all of the course expenses paid for by the employer while still being paid a full-time wage was an additional bonus point of interest."- Hamid Benfakir, Project Hire-Ed
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"I am thankful to have such a reputable college in my backyard. After learning how highly regarded the Paralegal Studies program was, it felt silly to go anywhere else." - Hannah Ovcharchyn, Paralegal Studies
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"Through hands-on experiences in clinical rotations, I gained practical skills and valuable real-world experience. The supportive learning environment, including tutoring and academic advising, helped me overcome challenges and set academic goals." -Vraj Patel, Dental Hygiene
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"COD offers a brilliant, affordable program that is the marvel of other schools for both its convenience and excellence." - Lucy Benoit, Culinology
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"From the first class, I realized it was what I wanted to do as a career." - Richard Ward, Geography
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News Videos
Meet Lindsay Smiling, co-artistic director of the Tony Award-winning Wilma Theater in Philadelphia and College of DuPage Trailblazer.
See nursing students practice real-life skills in the Nursing Simulation Lab in the latest installment of COD Cribs.
Golf team coach Jason Hyatt has a family member on his women’s team—daughter Aubreye, an All-American athlete who plans to become a nurse.
