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2024 News Archive

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Maria Abbonato named Assistant Director of TRIO Student Support Services

Posted August 5, 2024

Abbonato will manage programing and services of Project RISE.

Antique tractor display connects history and technology at Ag Complex

Posted July 30, 2024

A historic McCormick-Deering tractor donated by Dave Bishop is on permanent display at the Ag Complex.

Heartland students named to NJCAA All-Academic Team, Women's XC Team tops their sport

Posted July 22, 2024

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

Two Heartland Hawks selected in MLB Draft

Posted July 19, 2024

Sam Antonacci and Ben Hartl from the 2023 National Champions Heartland baseball team are big league selections.

Heartland student posts top-10 finish at FBLA National competition

Posted July 8, 2024

Gage Codding placed ninth in Public Speaking at the National Future Business Leaders of America Conference.

Hamilton tapped to lead Men's and Women's Cross Country

Posted June 30, 2024

C.J. Hamilton has been named the Head Coach for the Heartland Cross Country teams.

Belcher named Head Coach of Esports

Posted June 26, 2024

Cole Belcher has been named the Head Coach of the Hawks Esports team.

Heartland students headed to national SkillsUSA competion

Posted June 17, 2024

Andy Irving, Nick Mock, and Tallon Short will demonstrate their hands-on skills on the national stage.

Spring 2024 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted June 11, 2024

Congratulations to these students who accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Spring 2024 Graduate List

Posted June 10, 2024

Congratulations to these Spring 2024 graduates.

Buffington and Newton win ICCTA Scholarship Awards

Posted June 8, 2024

Two Heartland Community College students have received statewide recognition from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association.

Spring 2024 Dean's List

Posted June 6, 2024

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Heartland unveils Dobski Family Plaza

Posted June 1, 2024

College celebrates opening of 30,000 sq. ft. event and recreation space.

Heartland honors seven with President's Medallion

Posted June 1, 2024

Individuals were honored for their commitment to education and the community at the 2024 Elevate Heartland event.

Hawks Baseball Team returns to NJCAA National Championship Tournament

Posted May 22, 2024

The Heartland Hawks will defend their Baseball National Championship title in Enid, OK.

Heartland’s Sam Antonacci named NATYCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Posted May 22, 2024

The National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators honor former Hawk for 2023 year.

Apprentices among Heartland Spring graduates

Posted May 17, 2024

Apprenticeship students from Rivian Automotive and OSF Healthcare were among this year's Spring graduates.

Heartland Hawk Film Fest at Normal Theater May 8-9

Posted April 26, 2024

Heartland's newly named Film Festival has a new location for 2024.

Heartland student Andria Merkle named to national ALL IN Honor Roll

Posted April 24, 2024

The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement.

Student Government Officers selected

Posted April 22, 2024

Heartland Community College announced Student Government leadership for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Heartland opens Gregg Chadwick Community Board Room

Posted April 16, 2024

The College held a dedication of remodeled space named after former Board of Trustees Chair.

Heartland honors two with Outstanding Faculty Awards

Posted April 12, 2024

Phil Vandiver is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award and Laura Coughlin is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award.

Heartland students nominated for Illinois Community College Trustees Association Awards

Posted April 10, 2024

Four students have been nominated for statewide awards from the ICCTA.

Heartland hosts Business Solutions Showcase

Posted April 4, 2024

Free professional development seminar series runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 18.

Congressman Sorensen tours Ag Complex and Advanced Manufacturing Center

Posted April 4, 2024

U.S. Congressman Eric Sorensen visited the Main Campus to tour new facilities at Heartland and College programs.

Laura Hughs named Heartland Controller

Posted April 3, 2024

Heartland Community College names Laura Hughs to lead Business Office operations.

Heartland Community College Lincoln hosts FAFSA Workshop

Posted March 27, 2024

Free Federal Student Aid workshop offered at Lincoln campus on April 2.

Indian Cultural Festival runs April 2-6

Posted March 26, 2024

Heartland Community College, in collaboration with Illinois State University, presents a five day festival of Indian culture.

Congressman LaHood tours Advanced Manufacturing Center and Ag Complex

Posted March 26, 2024

U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood visited the Main Campus to tour new facilities at Heartland and learn more about how they impact the area workforce.

HCC Pontiac hosts Child Care Business Class

Posted March 18, 2024

Heartland Community College Pontiac is offering a free workshop for those interested in starting a family child care business.

Challenger Learning Center hosts Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

Posted March 15, 2024

The Challenger Learning Center will be celebrating a rare celestial event on Monday, April 8 on the campus of Heartland Community College.

Ag students take home awards at PAS conference

Posted March 15, 2024

Heartland students place at National Professional Agriculture Student Organization competition

Hawk Hangout student lounge debuts at HCC Lincoln

Posted March 6, 2024

Lounge offers students more dining and relaxation space at Lincoln campus.

Heartland cuts ribbon on Advanced Manufacturing Center

Posted February 27, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and others joined for the official opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Center and State Farm EV Lab.

Heartland receives grant for Virtual Reality instruction

Posted February 23, 2024

Nursing and Welding programs to expand VR access.

Veterans Center receives support from Penn Family

Posted February 20, 2024

Renovated space will be named the Penn Family Veterans Center.

Kids learn to harness wind power at Challenger Learning Center

Posted February 12, 2024

Heartland's Challenger Learning Center hosts KidWind Renewable Energy Challenge.

Heartland celebrates opening of Ag Complex

Posted January 31, 2024

Heartland welcomed regional industry leaders to the Ag Complex for a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Heartland Community College Lincoln expands welding courses

Posted January 29, 2024

More welding skills courses to be offered in Logan County.

Delayed Start Tuesday 1/23/24

Posted January 22, 2024

All Heartland locations will have a delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Main Campus Early Closure

Posted January 22, 2024

The Main Campus in Normal closes at 1pm on Monday 1/22. Lincoln and Pontiac remain closed.

Heartland awarded $525K grant for EV programs

Posted January 22, 2024

Grant funding from the Rev Up EV! Community College Initiative funds new program development.

Fall 2023 Graduate List

Posted January 17, 2024

Congratulations to these Fall 2023 graduates.

Spring Semester begins January 17

Posted January 16, 2024

All Heartland locations re-open on Jan. 17. Board Meeting rescheduled to Jan. 23.

Fall 2023 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted January 10, 2024

Congratulations to these students who accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Joe McCauley Gallery hosts PERENNIAL OPTIMISM 2.0

Posted January 9, 2024

Interactive sculpture exhibit incorporates stories of local women.

Fall 2023 Dean's List

Posted January 4, 2024

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Fall 2023 Dean's List

Posted January 4, 2024

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Heartland Faculty named Nurse Educator Fellows

Posted January 2, 2024

Sara Hollenstain and Crystal Reynolds have each been awarded a Fellowship from the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center Advisory Board.