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January 26th, 2021
Highland Community College Lifelong Learning February courses include World War II in the Pacific, Walk and Stretch, Genealogy Basics, and Succulent Garden Planter. Some courses are held in-person, while everyone practices social distancing, and wearing a mask, while others have the option to attend through Zoom™. To register online and ...read more
January 26th, 2021
Due to inclement weather, the Highland Community College campus will be closed Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
All classes are canceled on campus, through Zoom™, and at outreach locations.
Students may still access online classes and ROAR services.
The 4 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting will be rescheduled.
Contact the YMCA to verify their hours.
January 13th, 2021
Highest Honors
Byron: Alexandra Buseski
Dakota: Alli Hanson; Andrew Wenzel
Davis: Lexis Evenson; Aleda Lee; Caden Moyer; Seth Rieman
Dixon: Danielle Velez
Elizabeth: Nicholas Ege
Forreston: Rachel Metzger; Aaron Wubbena
Freeport: Hajer Alamidi; Hannah Alber; Zachary Bisplinghoff; Tyler Broge; Collin Challenger; Kane Collalti; Ethan Connors; Holly DeWall; Jenna Diehl; Dominique Downing; Heidi Duitsman; Katie Fischer; Austin Flemming; ...read more
January 11th, 2021
The J. Rosemary Shockey Bookstore is closed for in-person shopping until Friday, January 22.
Please place your order online 24/7 at bookstore.highland.edu or by phone M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at 815-599-3694. We will meet you curbside at HCC for pick up. Please allow 24-48 hours for curbside pick up orders. If ...read more
January 11th, 2021
Highland Community College announces the 2020 fall graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, or certificates.
Davis: Kaylyn Field, Associate of Science; Savannah Sickler, Associate of Arts
Elizabeth: Rhett Geisz, Agricultural Production Certificate, Welding & Fabrication Certificate, Basic Welding Certificate, Agricultural Management, Associate of Applied Science
Forreston: Shayla Newell, ...read more
December 22nd, 2020
Students who are getting started on their academic careers, coming back from a gap semester, or have not registered for the spring 2021 semester can attend the Highland Community College Express Registration on Tuesday, Jan. 5. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees can enter the Zoom™ session at highland.edu/getregistered.
HCC ...read more
December 21st, 2020
The Highland Community College Forensics team had their strongest showing to end the fall semesters competition with a solid finish at the Region IV Affiliated Forensics League Tournament (RAFL) 3. The competition was co-hosted by Elgin Community College and College of Lake County on Dec. 11-12. The Highland Forensics team ...read more
December 18th, 2020
Highland Community College has unveiled the complete gym renovation which included new wood flooring, bleachers, scoreboard, and air-conditioning to the Sports Complex.
The total project cost $1,162,000, came in $23,000 under budget. The renovation became necessary after a 2018, campus-wide environmental testing that included testing of the gym floors for hazardous ...read more
December 17th, 2020
Highland Community College campus will be closed for the holidays from Dec.23, 2020 – Jan. 1, 2021. In addition to closing the administrative offices for the holiday, the conference center and Clarence Mitchell Library will also be closed. The campus reopens onJan. 4.
New students can register for spring classes during ...read more
December 15th, 2020
There is no debate about it, this was a challenging and successful semester for Highland’s Forensics team. Since the beginning of October, eight students have been part of the competitive speech and debate team, bringing their share of wins to the College.
“Our students have demonstrated patience and determination along the ...read more