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Highland Community College Spring Graduates 2025
FREEPORT — Highland Community College announces the 2025 spring graduates. Graduates were awarded associate degrees, associate of applied science degrees, or certificates. Apple River: Hayden Moon, Associate of Science; Jason Niemann, Agricultural Production-Cert, Agribusiness Management AAS; Janel Radaszewski, Biology-AS; Abigail Winters, ...
Highland Community College Names Erik Walton Head Coach of Cougar Men’s Basketball
Freeport, IL – Highland Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Erik Walton as the Head Coach of Cougar Men’s Basketball. With deep roots in community college basketball and a unique professional background in social work, Walton brings ...
Michael Broskowski Named as Highland Community College Athletic Director
A Return to Midwestern Roots with a Vision for Community and Growth Freeport, IL – Highland Community College is proud to announce Michael Broskowski will step into the role of the Cougar’s Athletic Director on June 23. With Midwestern roots, a ...
Cougar Athletics Welcomes Back Bowling to Highland Community College
Student Success Center Coach Brett Swalve will coach the revived Cougar Bowling Team. FREEPORT, IL — Highland Community College is proud to announce the return of bowling to its Cougar Athletics lineup for the upcoming academic year. On hiatus since the ...
Summerset Celebrates 50 Years with ‘Cinderella’ June 20-29
Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the ball — and celebrate 50 years of Summerset Theatre tradition at Highland Community College. FREEPORT, IL – Highland Community College is celebrating its golden anniversary of Summerset Theatre with a ...
Highland Announces Bonvillain as Commencement Keynote
Beloved nurse practitioner and distinguished alum to speak at May 17 ceremony FREEPORT — Highland Community College is proud to announce that Tamisha Bonvillain, FNP-BC, IBCLC, will deliver the keynote address at its 62nd Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 ...
Celebrating a Perfect Milestone
FREEPORT —Highland’s Nursing and Allied Health program has more than one perfect reason to celebrate this spring. The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses, reported a “first attempt” pass rate of 100 percent for ...
Foundation hosts “Night at the Theatre” Saturday, May 10
FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Foundation is inviting the community to an unforgettable evening at their annual celebration. A "Night at the Theatre" Gala will take place Saturday, May 10. The celebration will kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Highland’s campus ...
Highland Lifelong Learning offers new courses in May
FREEPORT – Highland Community College Lifelong Learning May classes include Spring Sunrise Painting on Wood, No Bake Turtle Cheesecake, Beekeeping Experience, Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers, and Modern Israel: A Historic Perspective. To register online and ...
Highland Greets Spring with Big Band, Instrumental and Royal Scots Concerts
FREEPORT — The sweet notes of spring are blooming at Highland’s Ferguson Fine Arts Center! On Friday, April 25, the HCC Big Band will perform an eclectic and energetic jazz mix featuring guest vocalist Erin Schrader under the direction of ...