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Fall 2025 Dean's List

Posted December 18, 2025

Congratulations to these high-achieving students.

Graci Junis named NJCAA DII Volleyball Player of the Year

Posted December 16, 2025

Hawks sophomore honored after the team's standout trip to National Championship.

Mary Frahm named NJCAA DII Volleyball Coach of the Year

Posted December 12, 2025

Coach Frahm also earned American Volleyball Coaches Association and Mid-West Athletic Conference honors.

Student leadership fights food insecurity with Hawks Food Drive

Posted December 5, 2025

Heartland students have collected nearly 1,900 food donations during the Fall semester.

Heartland celebrates apprentices and employer partners

Posted December 4, 2025

2025 marks five years of the Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Hawks Women's Volleyball captures NJCAA D II Championship

Posted November 23, 2025

Heartland's Women's Volleyball team defeated Kansas City to claim their first title.

Heartland Community College Alumni Association honors four

Posted November 13, 2025

Jeremiah Fletcher, Adam McGuckin, Josh McWilliams, and Brian Peterson were all honored at Heartland's Celebration of Excellence.

Veterans honored and Marine Corps Anniversary celebrated Nov. 10

Posted October 29, 2025

An event celebrating veterans is scheduled in the WDC atrium on November 10 at 11:00 a.m.

Family, friends, and colleagues dedicate Ann Pontius Garden

Posted October 28, 2025

The Pontius family joined Heartland leadership to honor longtime employee.

CTE Dean Adam Campbell honored by Technology Education Association of Illinois

Posted October 24, 2025

Career and Technical Education Dean Adam Campbell named 2025 TEAI Administrator of the Year

Heartland cuts ribbon on COUNTRY Financial Trail

Posted October 24, 2025

College leadership joined with COUNTRY Financial to celebrate the new trail around Birky Pond on the main campus.

Heartland’s Adam McGinnis named ABCA Assistant Coach of the Year

Posted October 22, 2025

Hawks Assistant Baseball Coach recognized by American Baseball Coaches Association.

Free FAFSA workshops in Normal, Lincoln, and Pontiac

Posted October 12, 2025

Prospective college students can get help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 academic year.

Heartland course recognized for quality online instruction

Posted September 30, 2025

English 101: Critical Reading and Writing, developed by Stephanie Kratz, receives Quality Matters designation.

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.