2018 Archive | Heartland Community College

Heartland student awarded study abroad scholarship by U.S. Department of State

Posted January 2, 2019

Michael Jackson has been named a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar.

Heartland Athletics teams hit new mark for academic performance

Posted December 21, 2018

The Heartland Athletics teams have posted the highest cumulative Fall GPA in program history.

Heartland student awarded One Voice Scholarship by BNEDC

Posted December 18, 2018

Josh Crockett is the first recipient of the Heartland Community College One Voice Scholarship and will travel to Washington, D.C. with an area delegation.

Medical Assistant program added for Fall 2019

Posted December 11, 2018

Heartland Community College will offer a Medical Assistant program beginning in the Fall 2019 semester.

Healthcare programs top out test scores

Posted November 26, 2018

Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Radiography programs reach 100 percent pass rate on board exams.

Board appoints Drew to vacant seat

Posted November 20, 2018

The District 540 Board of Trustees have appointed former Board member Jim Drew to serve out remainder of a term vacated in October 2018.

Heartland offering youth evening care

Posted November 19, 2018

Heartland students with school age children will be able to find affordable youth care on the Normal campus while taking evening classes.

Joe McCauley Gallery presents drone photography exhibit

Posted November 12, 2018

Illinois with Altitude by Ronald Douglas Frazier will be on exhibit December 3 through February 15.

Heartland to share $4.6 million NSF grant with IWU, ISU

Posted November 8, 2018

A National Science Foundation grant will fund the collaborative NexSTEM program between Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University and Heartland Community College.

Heartland welcomes new Cornbelters ownership group

Posted October 29, 2018

Normal CornBelters Baseball, LLC will operate a Prospect League team in the Corn Crib.

Heartland celebrates Disability Awareness Week with new project

Posted October 16, 2018

HALO students raise funds and get experience with coffee cart.

Heartland celebrates DisABILITY Awareness Week with new project

Posted October 15, 2018

HALO student club will operate Portable Perks coffee cart on campus.

Student Trustee to represent College on national committee

Posted October 9, 2018

Joshua Crockett has been selected to represent Heartland on the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Student Trustee Advisory Committee.

Heartland seeking public comment

Posted September 26, 2018

The public is invited to submit comments as part of the College's accreditation review.

Cornille challenges students to 'Pass the President'

Posted September 25, 2018

Heartland President Keith Cornille is challenging students to beat his time in the Heartland Harvest 5K.

Heartland looks to double students studying abroad

Posted September 19, 2018

Heartland Community College has joined the Generation Study Abroad program.

Nominating petitions available for 2019 Board of Trustees election

Posted September 18, 2018

Individuals seeking a position on the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees can pick of a nominating petition.

Adult Education celebrates Family Literacy Week

Posted September 17, 2018

Family Literacy Week is September 23-29. An Adult Education Open House will be held in SCB 100 on Friday, Sept. 28.

Enbridge invests in Heartland engineering and welding students

Posted September 12, 2018

The Heartland Foundation received a $5000 grant from Enbridge Inc.

Heartland to exhibit Altered Formations by Megan Hinds

Posted September 4, 2018

The Joe McCauley Gallery at Heartland Community College presents Altered Formations Sept. 10 - Nov. 9.

Heartland nursing student recognized by OSF Saint Francis

Posted August 28, 2018

Nursing student Benjamin Tucker received the Student Nurse Intern Excellence Award.

Heartland partners with Exelon for on-site education in Clinton

Posted August 20, 2018

A customized program will be offered to Clinton Power Station employees seeking an Associate in Applied Science - Industrial Technology degree.

Heartland Students Named 2018 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars

Posted August 10, 2018

Two Heartland students have been named 2018 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Frankos named Head Baseball Coach

Posted August 1, 2018

Jimmy Frankos has been named as the next head coach of the Heartland Hawks Baseball team.

Physical Therapy Assistant students post perfect certification pass rate

Posted July 18, 2018

Heartland's PTA program posts 100 percent pass rate of national licensure exam.

Students place in top ten at PBL National Competition

Posted July 6, 2018

Eight Heartland students finished in the top ten during competition at the Phi Beta Lambda National Conference.

Nineteen Hawks named to NJCAA All-Academic Team

Posted June 27, 2018

Heartland's baseball and softball programs boasted 109 All-Academic Team members in the 2018 s

Heartland's Harrigan named Defensive Player of the Year

Posted June 26, 2018

Versatile fielder Charlie Harrigan has been named the NJCAA Division II Defensive Player of the Year.

Heartland supporting student health with new distance counseling

Posted June 25, 2018

Student Counseling Services will be incorporating some new technology to assist students in overcoming obstacles and finding success.

CAT and Heartland set new scholarship fundraising record

Posted June 20, 2018

Golf outing fundraiser has funded eight full scholarships for Heartland students.

Mobile Ambulance Simulator added to EMT and Paramedic programs

Posted June 12, 2018

McLean County EMT Systems bring ambulance unit for hands-on training.

Spring grad named Director of Nursing at El Paso Health Center

Posted June 6, 2018

Hollie Flesher completed the LPN-RN bridge program this spring and will be the Director of Nursing at Central Illinois' largest long term care mental health facility.

Spring 2018 Dean's List

Posted June 4, 2018

Congrats to these high-achieving students.

Truck Driver Training program partners with Midwest Food Bank

Posted June 4, 2018

The Continuing Education program partners with non-profit food bank.

Fine Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibition at Joe McCauley Gallery

Posted June 4, 2018

The Joe McCauley Gallery at Heartland Community College presents the Fine Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibition June 4 through August 24

Heartland student receives NASA scholarship

Posted May 30, 2018

Melody Dashora will be headed to Stennis Space Center this summer on a NASA scholarship.

Spring 2018 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted May 24, 2018

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Posthumous certificate conferred to Deborah Lubbert

Posted May 21, 2018

Certificate in the Small Business Management program is the first to be awarded posthumously.

New Lincoln Center opens doors on May 31

Posted May 15, 2018

A ribbon cutting and open house will be held for the new Lincoln Center facilities on May 31 from 3 - 6 pm.

Student Athlete Academic Achievement Honorees

Posted May 11, 2018

Students who achieved in the classroom were honored during Athlete Academic Achievement Night.

Heartland to honor retiring president with Rob Widmer Quad dedication

Posted May 10, 2018

The revitalized quad will be named after third president.

Heartland signs three-year contract with full-time faculty

Posted May 9, 2018

Faculty ratify agreement that extends through the 2021 fiscal year.

Heartland student awarded study abroad scholarship by U.S. Department of State

Posted May 3, 2018

Sydney Hall has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad.

Commencement on May 18

Posted April 30, 2018

Graduates will participate in Spring 2018 Commencement ceremonies at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington.

Physical Therapy Assistant program hits new benchmark

Posted April 25, 2018

The second cohort of the PTA program prepares to graduate as the first class celebrates employment success.

Heartland’s Kaylee Burton named to All-Illinois Academic Team

Posted April 19, 2018

Softball standout and honors student recognized by Phi Theta Kappa.

Heartland Community Trombone Choir debuts with free performance

Posted April 17, 2018

The multi-generational group performs at the Astroth Community Education Center auditorium on May 1.

14th Annual Student Art Exhibition

Posted April 12, 2018

See award-winning pieces of student art on display in the Heartland Library through May 5.

Phi Beta Lambda State Awards

Posted April 12, 2018

Heartland students brought home awards from the Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership conference.

Heartland hires Keith Cornille as next President

Posted April 11, 2018

The Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Keith Cornille as the fourth president of Heartland Community College.

Work Ready Phlebotomy program to be offered at Lincoln Center

Posted April 9, 2018

Heartland Community college bring first "work ready" program to Lincoln Center campus with Phlebotomy Technician Program.

Hawks Baseball and Softball Rank in Top 20

Posted April 5, 2018

Heartland Community College baseball and softball teams are climbing the ranks of the NJCAA.

HCC Child Development Lab celebrates Week of Young Child

Posted April 2, 2018

Heartland CDL celebrates early learning April 16-20 with music, art, and more.

Money Smart Week 2018

Posted March 28, 2018

Save the Date for Money Smart Week 2018

Heartland student vets march to combat hunger

Posted March 21, 2018

The HCC Veterans Center is organizing a food drive and 6.2 mile march to Midwest Food Bank on Saturday, April 21.

Heartland grad brings artist's eye to photojournalism

Posted March 15, 2018

Photographer Lyndsie Schlink developed her artistic skills at Heartland Community College.

Heartland Presidential Search interviews conclude with fourth candidate

Posted March 1, 2018

Keith Cornille, the last of four finalist candidates considered for president of Heartland Community College, will visit campus on March 5-6.

Third Heartland President Search finalist to visit

Posted February 27, 2018

Sherry Jones, the third of four Presidential Search finalists, will visit the Heartland campus on March 1-2.

Presidential search continues with second candidate

Posted February 22, 2018

Doug Minter, the second of four finalist candidates for president of Heartland Community College, will visit campus on Feb. 26-27.

First Presidential Search Candidate to visit

Posted February 20, 2018

Melinda Tejada, the first of four finalists in the search for a new president of Heartland Community College will visit campus on Feb. 22-23.

Finalists selected in Presidential Search

Posted February 15, 2018

Four finalists have selected in the search for a new president of HCC. Candidates are scheduled to visit campus over the next four weeks.

Statement on Adult Education Task Force Recommendations

Posted February 7, 2018

A statement on the strategic plan put forward by the Statewide Task Force on the Future of Adult Education and Literacy.

Student and faculty artwork chosen for Illinois Community College exhibit

Posted February 5, 2018

Artwork created by students and faculty from Heartland Community College has been selected for Northern Illinois University’s Community College Juried Student Exhibition and Faculty Invitational.

HCC Gallery to display photographic art of Lyndsie Schlink with View Finder

Posted February 2, 2018

The Joe McCauley Gallery at Heartland Community College presents View Finder, a selection of digital photographs by Lyndsie Schlink.

State Farm awards Heartland Community College with major grant

Posted January 30, 2018

The State Farm Companies Foundation Board approved a two-year grant totaling $383,000 to be applied to Heartland Community College programs that provide tools and training to meet the employment needs of the community.

McLean County Chamber honors Heartland

Posted January 29, 2018

Heartland Community College was awarded the Large Business Excellence Award for 2017 by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.

Heartland partners with Illinois State to offer dual enrollment in Nursing

Posted January 18, 2018

Heartland Community College and Illinois State University have signed a new agreement allowing nursing student to study with dual enrollment.

Fall 2017 Dean's List

Posted January 8, 2018

Congrats to these high-achieving students.

Fall 2017 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted January 3, 2018

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.