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Student leaders celebrate First Birthday of Hawks Food Drive

Posted March 5, 2026

Student led drive has collected over 2,100 items for those in need.

Beyond the Verdict panel examines local murder case

Posted March 4, 2026

Criminal Justice students host panel on Barton McNeil case on March 19.

Illinois State and Heartland partner on new transfer agreements

Posted March 3, 2026

New agreements with ISU help smooth the pathway to Engineering and Special Education bachelor's degrees.

Kids compete to harness Wind Power at Challenger Learning Center

Posted March 1, 2026

Over 100 area middle school and high school students gathered for the KidWind Challenge.

Hawk alumnus Antonacci to play in World Baseball Classic

Posted February 11, 2026

Sam Antonacci ('23) has been selected to represent Team Italy in the world's premier international baseball tournament.

College seeks input on Strategic Plan

Posted February 5, 2026

Heartland is hosting a final round of Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings.

Reinhart and Kress donate robotic and electric equipment

Posted February 3, 2026

Reinhart Landscaping and Snow has partnered with Kress to donate robotic lawn mowers and electric power equipment to the College.

Joe McCauley Gallery presents Student Veteran Art

Posted January 26, 2026

Artwork created by students in the course CreatiVets Intro to Veteran Art will be on display at the Gallery through March 6.

Karen Corrigan honored by Illinois Soybean Association

Posted January 15, 2026

Agriculture faculty is recipient of the ISA 2026 Master Adviser Award.

Fall 2025 Phi Theta Kappa

Posted December 31, 2025

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

HALO program receives Innovative Bridge and Transition grant

Posted December 23, 2025

Grant funding from the Illinois Community College Board will help expand services for HALO students.

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.