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Criminal Justice students host panel examining local murder case

Posted September 15, 2025

October 2 event features panels on Jamie Snow case and use of DNA in exonerations.

Heartland Harvest 5K returns October 26

Posted September 11, 2025

Registration is now open for the 5K race, walk and 1-mile fun run held at the Main Campus.

Challenger Learning Center named Arthur C. Clarke Innovation Award winner

Posted September 9, 2025

Heartland's Challenger Center has received national recognition for KidWind Challenge.

Summer 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Posted September 8, 2025

Congratulations to students accepted membership into the PTK honor society.

Summer 2025 Dean's List

Posted August 19, 2025

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Heartland Adult Education student named Illinois GED Grad of the Year

Posted August 11, 2025

Friday Kessler graduated from the Adult Education program in 2024 and is currently pursuing a college degree at HCC.

HCC Lincoln hosts Recovery Support Specialist Info Night

Posted August 4, 2025

Learn more about this program at Heartland Community College Lincoln on August 6.

Record number of Heartland students named to NJCAA All-Academic Team

Posted July 25, 2025

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

Heartland Board of Trustees fill vacant seat

Posted July 21, 2025

Board appoints Angell Howard for term through 2027.

Heartland students excel at National SkillsUSA Competition

Posted July 9, 2025

Students demonstrated their hands-on job skills at the National SkillsUSA Championships held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Heartland and Town of Normal partner to operate Miracle League Field

Posted July 1, 2025

The Miracle League of Central Illinois offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play baseball.

Board to fill vacancy as Trustee Long resigns

Posted June 18, 2025

Board of Trustees member Cecelia Long steps down on June 18.

Heartland Community College Lincoln to host "College Conversations"

Posted June 17, 2025

Staff from HCCL will hold informational sessions in Lincoln and Atlanta.

Provost and VP of Academic Affairs Rick Pearce to retire

Posted June 17, 2025

Dr. Pearce retires after 13 years of service at Heartland Community College.

Spring 2025 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted June 14, 2025

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

Heartland President Cornille receives ICCTA Advocacy Award

Posted June 13, 2025

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has named Dr. Keith Cornille as recipient of the 2025 Advocacy Award.

Spring 2025 Dean's List

Posted June 9, 2025

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Sandhu named Illinois Community College Distinguished Alumnus

Posted June 9, 2025

Heartland alumnus Simran Sandhu honored by Illinois Community College Trustees.

Ella Brownlee receives ICCTA Gregg Chadwick Student Service Scholarship

Posted June 8, 2025

State award given to community college student for an extraordinary commitment to volunteer service.

Auston Koch recognized as outstanding Illinois Student Trustee

Posted June 7, 2025

Former Student Trustee awarded the 2025 Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Scholarship.

Heartland honors eight with President's Medallion

Posted May 30, 2025

The President’s Medallion award recognizes individuals who exemplify the College's mission to enrich the community.

Men's Baseball and Men's Golf head to championship tournaments

Posted May 20, 2025

Hawks teams play for NJCAA DII National Championships this spring.

Mairen Mannon named a national Student Athlete of the Year

Posted May 14, 2025

Volleyball student athlete Mairen Mannon named 2024-2025 recipient of the NJCAA Lea Plarski Award

Nora Brady named NATYCAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Posted May 7, 2025

The National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators named XC standout Brady as Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipient.

District 87 students gain CDL with Heartland Truck Driver Training

Posted May 6, 2025

Students from Olympia and Ridgeview high schools trained to attain Commercial Driver's License from the Nussbaum Truck Driver Training Academy.

Heartland students excel at state SkillsUSA Elite Career Competition

Posted May 5, 2025

Seven students place with medal-winning finishes at job skills competition.

Illinois State and HCC announce new Business degree pathway

Posted May 1, 2025

New articulation agreement benefits working learners seeking a Bachelor's in Business Administration.

Heartland Hawk Film Festival at Normal Theater May 7-8

Posted May 1, 2025

The two-day fest will feature award-winning documentary "Chicago at the Crossroad"

Millikin and Heartland announce Automatic Acceptance Agreement

Posted April 29, 2025

Articulation agreement streamlines transfer process for 19 Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Student Government Officers announced

Posted April 28, 2025

Student representatives have been chosen for the 2025-2026 term.

Heartland Community College kicks off COUNTRY Financial® Trail project

Posted April 23, 2025

New trail will circle Birky Pond and highlight natural prairie.

Heartland Board of Trustees seats new members

Posted April 22, 2025

New and returning Trustees sworn in at regular meeting on April 22.

Health Sciences students participate in poverty awareness event

Posted April 21, 2025

Students gained insight into the struggles of patients with poverty simulation exercise.

Heartland students nominated for Illinois Community College Trustees Association awards

Posted April 20, 2025

Ella Brownlee, Maddison Foster, Sophia Hubbs, and Auston Koch have been nominated for statewide awards.

McCulley and Schaefer honored as Outstanding Faculty

Posted April 14, 2025

Full-time and part-time faculty members awarded for teaching excellence.

Heartland hosts Illinois Prison Project panel on April 17

Posted April 10, 2025

"From Cell-2-Self: Psychological Transitions in Post-Prison Life" in the ACEC Auditorium.

Heartland's Codding wins top award at state FBLA Competition

Posted April 10, 2025

Gage Codding finished in first place in the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition held in Springfield.

Ella Brownlee named to ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

Posted April 9, 2025

Heartland student joins a group of 232 recognized nationally.

Emergency response exercise in Electric Vehicle Lab postponed

Posted April 8, 2025

Heartland Community College has canceled the group training planned for April 11.

Ft. Jesse Imaging and the Gale Keeran Center for Women donate ultrasound machine

Posted April 4, 2025

The Health Sciences division has received a donation of equipment that could help expand the Radiography program.

Heartland Ag students take home national awards

Posted April 2, 2025

Students competed at the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) conference in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Scholarship created for Heartland Veterinary Assistant students

Posted March 31, 2025

The Menssen Critter Care Trust has established a scholarship for students looking to work in veterinary care.

AMVETS Post 270 creates Nursing Scholarship

Posted March 29, 2025

The Vivian O. Stockdale Nursing Scholarship was created in honor of former Post 270 commander.

Heartland Community College students named to All-Illinois Academic Team

Posted March 24, 2025

Ava Doran and Carolina Joaquin Carmona were named All-Illinois Academics by Phi Theta Kappa.

HALO student wins silver at Special Olympics World Winter Games

Posted March 18, 2025

Heartland HALO program student Daniel Johnson won a medal in 400-meter snowshoeing in Turin, Italy

Strategic Plan Town Hall Meetings

Posted March 6, 2025

Heartland is hosting Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings in Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Pontiac, and online.

Melanie Fata named Executive Director of Human Resources

Posted February 24, 2025

The Executive Director of Human Resources reports to the Heartland VP of Finance and Administration.

Kids harness wind power at Challenger Learning Center

Posted February 20, 2025

Middle School and Elementary Schools students gathered for the KidWind Challenge.

Fall 2024 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted January 31, 2025

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

Mental Health Matters event on Feb 3-4

Posted January 27, 2025

Event sponsored by Student Counseling and Wellness Services will be held in the WDC Atrium.

New certificate program added for EV Charging Technician

Posted January 22, 2025

Heartland ’s Board of Trustees has approved a new Energy Systems/Charging Infrastructure Technician Microcertificate.

Heartland locations closed on 1-21-25

Posted January 20, 2025

College closed but Board of Trustees will meet on 1/21/25.

Heartland offering after-hours child care options for students

Posted January 7, 2025

Night Hawks program is available evenings Monday through Thursday.

Fall 2023 Dean's List

Posted January 4, 2024

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.