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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
STEMCON, COD's annual exploration of science, technology, engineering and math, returns from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Glen Ellyn American Legion Post 3, in partnership with the Village of Glen Ellyn and College of DuPage will host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from Wednesday, May 29, to Sunday, June 2, in Parking Lot C off of Fawell Boulevard.
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Six COD students are gaining experience in an emerging global technology market by participating in PACEMAP (Particle Accelerator Capabilities Modernization Apprenticeship Program) at Fermilab, thanks to a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Respiratory Care Professor Barbara Coe has been honored with the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
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Approximately 100 guests heard uplifting and exciting stories from Disney Engineering Services Manager Angel Price and Astrophysicist Emma Louden at “Women in STEM: Thrive.”
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COD On Point
As winter comes to end, many homeowners are looking forward to getting back out in
the yard and starting their spring gardens. With the fluctuating weather, COD Assistant
Horticulture Professor is an expert on when Illinoisans should start planning their
backyard gardens, which may be earlier than many think. Contact Balestri to get expert advice on how to create the perfect garden.
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Success 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 StorySuccess Stories
"The professors are great at making students collaborate, and the barriers just washed away. I now know I’m where I’m supposed to be, thanks to the networking, hope and connections that all happened at COD." - Kathleen Hankes, Human Services
Kathleen's COD StorySuccess Stories
"COD equipped me with the tools to apply what I had learned in class to real-world situations. Learning more about possible careers in science, taking an array of classes at COD and seeking advice from faculty members helped me to declare my major in biochemistry." - Musab Shaikh, Biology
Musab's COD StorySuccess Stories
"COD offered me the ability to explore options at a much lower cost than if I had started at a four-year institution. As it turned out, engineering was a great choice and I love the path I’ve chosen.” - Josie Suter, Engineering
Josie's COD Story
Faculty in Action
News Videos
Students at Naperville North High School experienced the first-ever "COD Takeover." COD representatives from various departments were on-hand to assist students in their academic journey.
COD student Mariana Prokop's journey in the Certified Recovery Support Certificate Program and her personal experience with recovery led her to establish a shared recovery home for women.
Richard Montañez, a former PepsiCo executive, recently shared his compelling journey of rising from janitor to a top executive as part of the "COD Presents" series.
