https://www.mchenry.edu/news/index.html en-us We've gathered the latest news about MCC for you. Sun, 6 Sep 2026 17:02:19 CDT Cascade CMS https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/distinguished-alumni-26.html McHenry County College and the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation have named Erin Boerman as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award and John Morefield as the 2026 Rising Distinguished Alumni Award. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/distinguished-alumni-26.html Alumni Foundation https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/board-petitions-26.html The McHenry County College Board of Trustees has two seats open for new board members in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. Blank candidacy petitions for McHenry County College trustee candidates will be available from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Office of the President at the College beginning August 25. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/board-petitions-26.html College-Wide https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/engagement-hall-celebration.html McHenry County College celebrated the opening of its new Engagement Hall on Thursday, August 13, marking the completion of a space designed to create more opportunities for students, employees, and partners of the College to come together on campus. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/engagement-hall-celebration.html College-Wide https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/art-gallery-august-2026.html McHenry County College is currently showcasing an exhibit by artist Jazmine., now through September 11 in Galleries One and Two, located inside and outside the Learning Commons. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/art-gallery-august-2026.html Arts https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/e2e-summer-2026.html Ten McHenry County College students recently received the prestigious Education to Empowerment award, a scholarship and mentoring opportunity offered through the Friends of MCC Foundation. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/e2e-summer-2026.html Community Foundation Students https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/lecoque-scholarship-SP26.html The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation is proud to announce that Taylor Swanson has been named the 2026 recipient of the Ervin J. LeCoque University Center Scholarship. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/lecoque-scholarship-SP26.html Alumni Students Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/block-party-26.html Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, live music, food trucks, and more at McHenry County College’s Community Block Party, Sunday, August 30 from Noon to 5 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/08/block-party-26.html Foundation Community Students Alumni https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/lisi-common-bonds.html This interactive program explores the science behind this in-demand trade and the process of joining two separate pieces of metal into one solid object. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/lisi-common-bonds.html Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/career-spark-healthcare.html The Career Spark Center at MCC offers accelerated, skill-specific healthcare training programs—such as Phlebotomy and Sterile Processing Technician—that enable students to earn certifications and enter the workforce quickly. In partnership with local healthcare leaders such as Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Health, the center helps students gain hands-on clinical experience and secure employment in the field more rapidly. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/career-spark-healthcare.html Workforce https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/fall-26-registration.html There's still time to register for Fall 2026 classes at McHenry County College, which begin August 17. The College offers more than 130 degree and certificate programs, along with workforce training, transfer pathways, and continuing education opportunities, giving students flexible and affordable options to reach their goals. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/fall-26-registration.html Academics College-Wide Students https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/macbeth-auditions.html Auditions will be held on Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College. Callbacks will take place on Thursday, August 27 from 6 – 10 p.m. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/macbeth-auditions.html Community Arts College-Wide https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/natural-dyes-LISI.html As artificial dyes are phased out of products ranging from candy and school lunches to laundry detergents, this interactive program explores the science behind color and the growing interest in natural alternatives. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/07/natural-dyes-LISI.html Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/q3-ce-2026.html McHenry County College recently released its Q3 Community Enrichment schedule, featuring a wide variety of personal development classes running July through September 2026. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/q3-ce-2026.html College-Wide Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/ptk-awards-26.html McHenry County College’s Chi Upsilon chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has earned international recognition for its achievements in 2025, receiving both the Outstanding College Project Award and the Outstanding Honors in Action Project Award at the regional level. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/ptk-awards-26.html Faculty Academics Students https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/golf-invitational-26.html The 39th Annual Friends of MCC Foundation Golf Invitational recently raised over $130,000 for student scholarships and programs. The event takes place annually to further the Foundation's mission to provide financial support to MCC students, making education accessible and attainable through student scholarships. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/golf-invitational-26.html Foundation Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/foundation-new-board-26.html The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation recently recognized two retiring members of its Board of Directors and welcomed one new director. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/foundation-new-board-26.html Foundation https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/lisi-drone-event.html This hands-on event, presented by the Liebman Institute for Science Innovation, invites participants to experience the thrill of drone flight firsthand while learning how drone technology is being used throughout McHenry County and beyond. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/lisi-drone-event.html Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/emergency-dispatch-govworx.html Students in McHenry County College’s Emergency Dispatch program can now graduate better prepared for the field thanks to a new AI-powered simulation technology that reflects the fast-paced realities of emergency communications work. Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/emergency-dispatch-govworx.html College-Wide Academics https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/moongate-2026.html As part of the Woodstock Public Library's Prairie Roots initiative, students from multiple programs at McHenry County College designed and built public art installations that will serve as centerpieces for the new outdoor space. Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/moongate-2026.html Students Arts Community https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/gardenwalk-26.html Experience a day of gorgeous gardens, education, and fun at Garden Walk 2026, presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and McHenry County College. Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/gardenwalk-26.html Community