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Heartland receives ICCB grant to expand HALO program

Posted December 18, 2023

The Innovative Bridge and Transition grant will fund new programming in the Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.

Hawks capture Esports National Championships

Posted December 16, 2023

Heartland Community College student athletes posted impressive finishes in the Fall NJCCAE tournament.

Heartland celebrates Workforce Equity Initiative Scholars

Posted December 15, 2023

More than 70 WEI scholars were recognized for completing programs leading to certification for in-demand jobs.

Darragh-Ernst appointed to IL Early Childhood Education Advisory group

Posted December 14, 2023

Dr. Johnna Darragh-Ernst has been appointed to the Early Childhood Education and Care Transition Advisory Committee.

Heartland names VP of Finance and Administration

Posted December 12, 2023

Noah Lamb will serve as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Heartland Community College.

Heartland Community College Pontiac names Director

Posted November 29, 2023

April Fornero has been appointed Director of Heartland Community College Pontiac.

Challenger Center recognized for busy year

Posted November 21, 2023

The Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College was recognized for hosting a top number of students in STEM missions.

Heartland celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Posted November 14, 2023

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, the IL Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the IL Governor's Office joined Heartland to kick of National Apprenticeship Week.

Alumni Association Honors Four

Posted November 13, 2023

Ben Jeffreys, Kyana Wilkinson, Harley Story, and Gary Leato have been recognized by the Heartland Alumni Association.

Heartland celebrates First-Generation College Students

Posted November 2, 2023

Heartland Community College is recognizing and supporting first-generation college students November 6-10, 2023, with a week-long celebration.

Veterans Recognition Events set for November

Posted November 1, 2023

Heartland will host guest speaker Dr. Cedric Williams on Nov. 9 in addition to other events.

Mary Frahm named MWAC Volleyball Coach of the Year

Posted October 18, 2023

Volleyball Head Coach Mary Frahm was honored by the Midwest Atlantic Conference.

Jessica Pickel named as incoming Dean of Students

Posted September 26, 2023

Heartland Community College has named a new Dean of Students.

Heartland faculty receive Course Hero Grants

Posted September 22, 2023

Kim McHale and Stephanie Kratz have received grants for project that use innovative technology in education.

Ribbon cut on Hawk Café by CEFCU

Posted September 21, 2023

The Heartland Community College Foundation celebrated the opening of the Hawk Café by CEFCU.

Challenger Learning Center gets update

Posted September 20, 2023

CLC joins with McLean County Chamber of Commerce to unveil new Command Center.

Heartland professor Shabani honored by Royal Conservatory

Posted September 18, 2023

Dr. Afrim Shabani has been recognized as a Teacher of Distinction by the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Summer 2023 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Posted September 1, 2023

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Joe McCauley Gallery presents 'Albatross'

Posted August 29, 2023

The unique exhibit features the work of artist Ann B. Coddington, who combines ancient craft of basketry with innovative displays.

Heartland student named GROWMARK Scholar

Posted August 28, 2023

Lauren Monk is one of only 55 students nationwide to receive a GROWMARK Foundation scholarship.

Heartland Student named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Posted August 22, 2023

Aurora (Rose) Carina has been named a Leaders of Promise Scholar by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Heartland Night Out[side] brings fun to the Quad on Sept 7

Posted August 17, 2023

The fundraiser Heartland Night Out[side] features music, interactive games, and a picnic style dinner.

State Farm® awards Heartland Community College $1M for EV program

Posted August 15, 2023

The grant from State Farm supports the new electric vehicle/energy storage training facility on the Heartland campus in Normal. The facility will be named the State Farm Electric Vehicle Lab.

Heartland Community College and Southern Illinois University announce new transfer agreement

Posted August 15, 2023

The Saluki Step Ahead program will pave the way to Heartland students to get a bachelor's degree with online learning.

HCC opens instructional space in collaboration with Mid Central Community Action

Posted July 25, 2023

Heartland has partnered with Mid Central Community Action (MCCA) to bring job training programs to west Bloomington.

Athletics Scholarship Golf Outing supports students

Posted July 22, 2023

The Heartland Athletics Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing is on Friday, July 31 at the El Paso Golf Club.

Heartland students named to NJCAA All-Academic Team

Posted July 19, 2023

Fifty-one Heartland Community College student-athletes have been honored as NJCAA All-Academic Team members.

Heartland Community College names Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services

Posted July 13, 2023

Téa Wheat has been named Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services.

Night Hawks program offers after-hours child care option

Posted July 12, 2023

This Fall semester, Heartland’s Night Hawks program will offer after-hours child care for parents or guardians who attend evening classes on the Normal campus.

Nominations being accepted for Distinguished Alumnus Award

Posted July 10, 2023

The Heartland Alumni Association is seeking nominations for 2023 award.

Heartland Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society awarded

Posted July 6, 2023

The Alpha Omega Xi chapter took home a number of awards at the Hallmark Conference and Illinois Region Annual Conference.

Razo named ABCA National Coach of the Year

Posted July 3, 2023

Chris Razo has been named NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Pontiac scholarship golf event raises over $69K for Heartland students

Posted June 29, 2023

Caterpillar Pontiac collaborated with the Heartland Foundation for the Scoring FORE Scholarship event.

Heartland’s Antonacci named NJCAA Player of the Year

Posted June 27, 2023

Sophomore Hawks fielder named Division II Baseball Player of the Year.

Seven honored with President's Medallion

Posted June 17, 2023

Heartland Community College has recognized seven individuals for their integral roles in serving the community.

Spring 2023 Dean's List

Posted June 14, 2023

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Fitzgerald honored as Outstanding Adjunct Faculty by ICCTA

Posted June 8, 2023

Adjunct Professor of Communications Joshua Fitzgerald was named co-recipient of the 2023 Adjunct Faculty Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

Andria Merkle awarded ICCTA Gregg Chadwick Scholarship

Posted June 5, 2023

Heartland Community College Student Trustee Andria Merkle is the 2023 recipient of the Gregg Chadwick Student Service Scholarship,

Hawks Baseball team wins National Championship

Posted June 3, 2023

The Heartland Hawks Baseball team won the NJCAA DII World Series with an 8-6 win over Southeastern Iowa.

Rodney Billerbeck named recipient of Illinois Student Trustee Scholarship

Posted June 3, 2023

Heartland student Rodney Billerbeck II was awarded the 2023 Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Scholarship.

Heartland students named to Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Posted June 2, 2023

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Joe McCauley Gallery Presents 'Falling In Between'

Posted May 30, 2023

Heartland's Joe McCauley Gallery presents an exhibition by artist Peytin Fitzgerald running through August 4, 2023.

Campbell named Dean of Career and Technical Education

Posted May 24, 2023

Heartland Community College has named Adam Campbell Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Hawk Baseball headed to NJCAA DII World Series Tournament

Posted May 22, 2023

The Heartland Hawks baseball team captured the2023 Region-24 title.

Board approves Machining Certificate programs

Posted May 17, 2023

The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees has approved the new programs Manual Machining Certificate, CNC Machining Certificate, and Machine Tool Technology Skills Certificate.

Heartland Honor Society named Distinguished Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

Posted May 12, 2023

The Alpha Omega Xi Chapter was recognized in the top ten percent of all members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Heartland employees and students dedicate day to community

Posted May 2, 2023

Nearly 300 volunteers participated in community projects at the Third Annual Service Day.

Heartland Students nominated for Illinois Community College Trustees Association awards

Posted May 1, 2023

Three Heartland Community College students have been named for ICCTA awards.

Spencer named to ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

Posted April 27, 2023

Heartland student Hunter Spencer has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge organization.

Student Trustee seated to Heartland Community College Board

Posted April 25, 2023

Heartland Community College has seated Andria Merkle as Student Trustee to serve the 2023-2024 academic year.

2023 Outstanding Faculty Awards

Posted April 19, 2023

Heartland has named Jeremy Scott as the recipient of the Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award and Josh Fitzgerald as the recipient of the Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award.

Student Government Officers elected for 2023-2024

Posted April 12, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) has announced their officers to serve for Academic Year 2023-2024.

Honors program hosts Illinois Prison Project panelists

Posted April 12, 2023

The panel event "Changing the Narrative on Incarceration" will be held in ACEC on April 27.

Heartland hosts Japanese Festival April 24-25

Posted April 10, 2023

The Heartland Japanese Cultural Festival will feature community events and student workshops.

Heartland hosts Lesbian Visibility Film Event

Posted April 5, 2023

"Lesbian Visibility through Five Short Films: The Cinema of Catherine Crouch” is presented by the HCC Film Program and the division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Matthew Kemp named Head Soccer Coach

Posted March 30, 2023

Kemp will guide the Men's and Women's Soccer programs at Heartland Community College.

Heartland Film Festival seeking submissions

Posted March 29, 2023

Submissions are now being accepted for 2023 Heartland Community College Film Festival.

Kelly Pyle named Dean of Health Sciences

Posted March 22, 2023

Pyle has been named Dean of Health Sciences. She has served as Associate Dean of the division since 2019.

Heartland student Swanson named New Century Workforce Scholar

Posted March 20, 2023

Veronica Swanson, studying Business Technology and Administrative Office skills at Heartland, is the Illinois recipient of the New Century Workforce Scholarship.

Joe McCauley Gallery exhibit 'The Floating World' reflects Japanese culture

Posted March 16, 2023

The Joe McCauley Gallery at Heartland Community College presents The Floating World, an exhibition of work inspired by Japanese culture. The exhibit opens on March 20, 2023, and runs through May 11, 2023.

Gov. Pritzker visits Heartland Community College to Highlight Proposed Higher Education Investments

Posted March 14, 2023

Governor J.B. Pritzker kicked off his Illinois community college tour at Heartland and discussed proposed investments in MAP funding and other education initiatives.

Coughlin named Executive Director of Continuing Education

Posted March 13, 2023

Heartland Community College has named Angie Coughlin as Executive Director, Continuing Education.

ALAS to celebrate Brazilian Carnival

Posted March 1, 2023

Heartland Community College’s chapter of the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) and the Global Student Union are bringing a celebration of Brazilian Carnival to campus.

Regions Bank funds endowed scholarship for first-generation students

Posted February 8, 2023

The Heartland Community College Foundation announced a new annual scholarship.

HALO program to expand offerings

Posted January 17, 2023

Funding administered from an Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Innovative Bridge and Transition grant will expand programming in the Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.