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COUNTRY Financial Scholars Celebrate the End of the Year

Posted May 1, 2025

Students in the COUNTRY Financial Scholars Program connected with mentors and executives to celebrate the culmination of a year in the program.

Heartland Hawks Show Community Support During Annual Service Day

Posted April 28, 2025

More than 300 Heartland students, faculty, and staff made a positive impact on the community during the College’s annual Service Day.

Heartland Community College Breaks Ground on New COUNTRY Financial Trail

Posted April 24, 2025

Heartland Community College broke ground on a project that will expand the Constitution Trail in Normal around the College’s Birky Pond.

Donation Paves the Way for Growth in Heartland’s Radiography Program

Posted April 14, 2025

Ft. Jesse Imaging and the Gale Keeran Center for Women generously donated a GE Ultrasound Machine to the Heartland Community College Radiography Program.

Checks Presented to Support Student Scholarships

Posted April 7, 2025

Several checks were presented this March.

Supporting Our Heartland Hawks Through Laughter

Posted March 10, 2025

Amateur comedians tried their hands at standup to raise approximately $20,000 for Heartland students and programs.

COUNTRY Financial Announces Trail Expansion at Heartland Community College

Posted November 21, 2024

COUNTRY Financial and Heartland Community College announced the construction of the new COUNTRY Financial Trail.

Heartland Alumni Association Honors Five

Posted November 13, 2024

The Heartland Community College Alumni Association recognized five graduates who have made a positive impact on their community.

Simran Sandhu Named the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus

Posted November 6, 2024

Simran Sandhu was named the recipient of the 2024 Heartland Community College Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Ribbon Cut on New Student Spaces

Posted October 3, 2024

Heartland celebrated the completion of the first phase of its new Student Center.

A Sweet Gift from Ferrero

Posted October 1, 2024

Heartland received a sweet gift from area business Ferrero.

Breakfast on the Quad brings Guests to the Agriculture Complex

Posted September 13, 2024

Community leaders and friends of the College were invited to Heartland’s Normal campus to enjoy breakfast and a special presentation.

Heartland Night Out(side) Event Raises Funds for Student Scholarships

Posted September 5, 2024

Community members gathered on Heartland’s new Dobski Family Plaza for a night of fun!

Scholarship for Logan County Fair Queens

Posted August 26, 2024

For the past five years, the Heartland Community College Foundation has had a strong partnership with the Logan County Fair, granting a $1000 scholarship to the newly-crowned Miss Logan County Fair.

Heartland Students Receive Scholarships and Support from COUNTRY Financial

Posted August 13, 2024

Heartland students in the COUNTRY Financial Scholars Program engaged with their early college support network at a kick-off celebration on August 8, 2024.

Antique Tractor Connects History and Technology at Heartland’s Ag Complex

Posted July 30, 2024

Heartland’s Agriculture Complex is the new home to an antique piece of farming equipment.

Scoring FORE Scholarships

Posted June 10, 2024

The Heartland Community College Foundation partnered with Caterpillar for their annual joint golf outing, Scoring FORE Scholarships.

2024 President’s Medallion Honorees

Posted June 1, 2024

Heartland Community College has recognized seven individuals for their integral roles in serving the community, expanding the College, serving its students, and paving educational pathways.

Dobski Family Plaza Unveiled

Posted May 31, 2024

Heartland unveiled the Dobski Family Plaza at the annual Elevate Heartland event on May 31.

State Farm Scholars Celebrate

Posted May 2, 2024

Students in the Early College State Farm Computer Science scholarship program connected with State Farm enterprise technology manager Kevin Reeves at a celebratory luncheon.

Heartland Alum Ben Jeffreys Nominated for ICCTA Award

Posted April 30, 2024

Heartland alum Ben Jeffreys has been nominated for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Heartland Blue Floods Community During Day of Service

Posted April 26, 2024

More than 200 Heartland staff, students, and alumni made a positive impact on the community during Heartland’s annual Service Day.

Community Members Invest in Heartland During National Community College Month

Posted April 25, 2024

Community members invested their time, talent, and treasure during National Community College month as a part of Heartland’s Invest in the Nest campaign.

Ribbon Cut on New Advanced Manufacturing Center

Posted February 27, 2024

Governor J.B. Pritzker and representatives from State Farm were present to cut the ribbon on Heartland’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center and State Farm Electric Vehicle Lab.

Raising Funds Through Laughter

Posted February 26, 2024

Heartland’s annual FunnyRaiser Comedy Night raised almost $26,000 for key programs and student scholarships.

New Space for Student Veterans

Posted February 21, 2024

Student veterans at Heartland will have access to a new space this August, thanks to a generous gift from John and Mary Penn.

Ribbon Cut on New Agriculture Complex

Posted January 31, 2024

Heartland Community College cut the ribbon on a new $23M Agriculture Complex.

Heartland Awarded $525K Grant for Electric Vehicle programs

Posted January 25, 2024

Heartland has been awarded funding to support the growth of its electric vehicle (EV) program.

Hawk Socks to Support Student Scholarships

Posted December 19, 2023

The Heartland Community College Foundation is selling limited edition socks featuring Hunter Hawk.

German Delegation Tours Heartland’s New Advanced Manufacturing Center

Posted December 8, 2023

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council brought a German delegation to Heartland as part of their tour of America.