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Campus Closed 1/26/21
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 ...
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Highland fall 2020 dean’s list
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; ...
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Bookstore Online or Phone Orders until Jan 22
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. ...
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Highland Community College Fall Graduates 2020
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 ...
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Highland Community College Express Registration in January
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 ...
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Highland Forensics finishes fall season strong
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 ...
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HCC completes new gym flooring and bleacher renovation
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 ...
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Highland campus will be closed for the holidays
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 ...
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Highland Forensics team has successful start to speech season
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 ...
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HCC and WIU enter agreement to create Elementary Education pathway
The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the Elementary Education Pathway to support the completion of a Bachelor of Elementary Education with Western Illinois University (WIU). The instructor-led classes will take place on the Highland campus and are open to ...