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Follett Educational Foundation Establishes Full-Tuition Scholarships

The Follett Educational Foundation has partnered with the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation to establish ten annual full-tuition...

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People in Need Forum Returns to McHenry County College January 25

The People in Need Forum is set to take place Saturday, January 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McHenry County College. More than 125 exhibitors...

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Friends of MCC Foundation to Host Day of Giving November 21

During this college-wide day of philanthropy, people are encouraged to donate to support the Student Success Fund at MCC.

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Education to Empowerment to Host Fall Luncheon October 3

The fourth annual EmpowHER luncheon will be held Thursday, October 3 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The District in Richmond, IL.  

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MCC Block Party Brings Community Together

The Friends of MCC Foundation raised more than $17,000 during its Community Block Party at Sew Hop'd Brewery July 28.

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Friends of MCC Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Foundation welcomed Mary Catherine Schultz, Chris Merrell, Linnea Kooistra, and Mary Miller to its Board of Directors.

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MCC Names 2024 E2E Scholarship Recipients

Ten McHenry County College students recently received the prestigious Education to Empowerment award, a scholarship and mentoring opportunity...

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MCC to Host Community Block Party July 28

Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, live music, food trucks, and more at McHenry County College’s Community Block Party, Sunday,...

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Friends of MCC Foundation Golf Invitational Raises $115,000

The event, held June 10 at Bull Valley Golf Club, takes place annually to further the Foundation's mission to provide financial support to MCC...

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Bass Clarinet Purchased through Grace Hajeck Program Fund

The MCC Music Department recently purchased a bass clarinet for use in various ensembles using memorial funds provided by Grace C. Hajeck, a...

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My Sister's Dress Sale Raises More Than $11,000 for Scholarships

The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation recently teamed up with nonprofit organization My Sister's Dress to raise funds for scholarships...

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Friends of MCC Foundation Welcomes Scholarship Donors, Recipients

The Friends of MCC Foundation welcomed more than 170 scholarship donors and recipients for an appreciation breakfast on Friday, February 9, 2024.

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MCC Announces Dana Gliniecki as 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Dana Gliniecki is recognized for her extraordinary contributions to her community.

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E2E to Host Luncheon September 28

The Education to Empowerment scholarship and mentoring program will be hosting its third annual EmpowHER luncheon on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

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2nd Ride for Student Success Raises $3,500

The second annual Ride for Student Success, a fundraiser to support the Friends of MCC Foundation, recently raised $3,500 for student scholarships...