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        <description>We've gathered the latest news about MCC for you. </description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 7 Jun 2026 17:00:40 CDT</pubDate>
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                <title>MCC Enhances Emergency Dispatch Program with New AI Technology</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/06/emergency-dispatch-govworx.html</link>
                <description>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.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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                <title>MCC Students Help Bring Prairie Roots Project to Life</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/moongate-2026.html</link>
                <description>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. </description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/moongate-2026.html</guid>
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                <title>Register for Annual Garden Walk July 11</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/gardenwalk-26.html</link>
                <description>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. </description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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                                                    <category>Community</category>
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                <title>MCC Announces 2026 Faculty, Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/faculty-adjunct-of-year-26.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College recently announced Bob Mihelich as its 2026 Faculty Member of the Year and Olivia Ridge as its 2026 Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year. The award recipients, selected by peers, are chosen based on their commitment to teaching, contribution to the college community, and professional development.</description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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                                                    <category>Faculty</category>
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                <title>McHenry County Students Present Business Ideas at MCC Pitch Night</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/ent-pitch-night-26.html</link>
                <description>Several McHenry County high school students stepped into the spotlight at McHenry County College's Entrepreneurship Pitch Night on Monday, May 10 to present their business ideas before a panel of judges.</description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/ent-pitch-night-26.html</guid>
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                <title>MCC Recognizes Spring 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/commencement-spring-26.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College recognized 913 graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 16 in the College’s gymnasium. </description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/commencement-spring-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>College-Wide</category>
                                    <category>Students</category>
                                    <category>Alumni</category>
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                <title>MCC Art Gallery to Feature Student Art Exhibit Through June 4</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/student-art-exhibit-26.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College will be hosting an exhibit of student art now – June 4 in Galleries One and Two, located inside and outside the Learning Commons respectively.  </description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/05/student-art-exhibit-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Arts</category>
                                    <category>Students</category>
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                <title>McHenry County’s 2026 Green Guide Now Available</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/04/green-guide-26.html</link>
                <description>The 2026 McHenry County Green Guide, now available online and in print, features the latest information on responsibly recycling and disposing of everything from household chemicals to electronics and beyond. </description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/04/green-guide-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Community</category>
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                <title>Black Box Theatre and Theatre 121 to Present Calendar Girls</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/04/calendar-girls-26.html</link>
                <description>The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College and Theatre 121 are proud to present Calendar Girls, written by Tim Furth.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/04/calendar-girls-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Arts</category>
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                <title>MCC Concert Band to Perform April 19</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/04/concert-band-spring-26.html</link>
                <description>The McHenry County College Concert Band will perform their Spring Concert Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at the MCC Conference Center. </description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/04/concert-band-spring-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Students</category>
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                <title>Discover New Skills This Spring with Community Enrichment Classes</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/q2-ce-2026.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College invites the community to explore a new lineup of personal development programs for April through June 2026. </description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/q2-ce-2026.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Community</category>
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                <title>Registration Now Open for Summer 2026 Classes </title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/summer-reg-26.html</link>
                <description>Registration is now open for Summer 2026 classes at McHenry County College. The College offers a wide range of transferrable courses designed to help students move forward in their education. </description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/summer-reg-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Academics</category>
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                <title>Job and Internship Fair at MCC April 8</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/job-fair-spring-26.html</link>
                <description>Nearly 85 area companies will be onsite for McHenry County College’s Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 8. Employers will be seeking interns, temporary workers, and part- and full-time employees. </description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/job-fair-spring-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Workforce</category>
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                <title>Friends of MCC Foundation Celebrates Donors, Scholarship Recipients</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/scholarship-breakfast-26.html</link>
                <description>The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation welcomed more than 160 scholarship donors and recipients for an appreciation breakfast on Friday, February 27. The event was an opportunity to thank and honor the generous donors who make scholarships available to MCC students.</description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/scholarship-breakfast-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Foundation</category>
                                    <category>Community</category>
                                    <category>Students</category>
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                <title>MCC Announces New Name for Center for Agrarian Learning</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/ccal-name-announcement.html</link>
                <description>The Center for Agrarian Learning is now the Carey Center for Agrarian Learning. This change reflects the continued growth and positive impact the center has on McHenry County's agricultural community. </description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/ccal-name-announcement.html</guid>
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                <title>MCC Art Gallery to Display Exhibit by April Behnke</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/art-galleries-march-26.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College is currently showcasing Off/Grid, a series of paintings by Chicago-Based artist April Behnke, now through April 17 in Galleries One and Two. </description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/art-galleries-march-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Arts</category>
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                <title>MCC Invites Community to Drop-In Open House and Expo March 18</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/meet-mcc-26.html</link>
                <description>At Meet MCC, prospective students and community members can explore educational programs, career pathways, college resources, and more. </description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/meet-mcc-26.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Students</category>
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                <title>MCC Names Fall 2025 Recipients of Joseph A. Blanco Award</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/joe-blanco-fall-25.html</link>
                <description>Jermaine Ayers and Juan Rodriguez were recognized with the award, which honors students who inspire others everyday with their positive attitude. </description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/joe-blanco-fall-25.html</guid>
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                <title>MCC to Host Concert Celebrating Irish Music and Dance</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/irish-music-25.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College will celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of traditional Irish music and dance on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. </description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
                <guid>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/03/irish-music-25.html</guid>
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                                                    <category>Arts</category>
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                <title>Epping Gallery at MCC Features Photography by Lucy Dolan</title>
                <link>https://www.mchenry.edu/news/2026/02/february-art-exhibit-26.html</link>
                <description>McHenry County College is showcasing Thirty-Two, a photography exhibition by artist Lucy Dolan, in the Epping Gallery now through March 27. </description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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