Browse past news stories for Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL.
- 12 Restaurant Stories You Liked, Shared In 2023: Joliet Patch (2023)
Located at 221 North Chicago St., Yura Nuna is right next door to the Joliet Junior College ... - Boy, 12, graduates from Joliet Junior College with Internet Technology degree (2023)
He received his associate’s degree in Internet Technology from Joliet Junior College Friday. In a ... - Miller brings life experiences to classroom (2022)
Professor Tammy Miller discusses soil characteristics with her introduction to soils class at Joliet Junior College. The ... - COLLEGE TENNIS: Women’s cross country squad wins NJCAA Division III crown (2021)
For the first time in the program’s short history, the Emory-Oxford women’s cross country team claimed its ... - JJC survey will gauge interest in vaccine clinic on main campus (2021)
Joliet Junior College has partnered with Costco Pharmacy to gauge interest in a COVID-19 vaccine ... - Joliet Junior College - Housekeepers (2020)
Hello, I've been cleaning houses many years. Right now I clean several homes and enjoy it very much. ... - New Joliet Junior College partnerships make earning a bachelor's degree easier (2020)
Local college students have more opportunities to earn a bachelor's degree without having to relocate thanks to Joliet Junior College's university center. JJC said its ... - Joliet Junior College nursing students earn Citizenship Award (2019)
Two Joliet Junior College nursing students, Rachael Fox and Robert Yore, were the 2019 winners of the Citizenship Award. Each year, JJC nursing faculty select two ... - Mourners gather to remember Joliet teen Lesly Reynoso: ‘I don’t think there& (2019)
Community members encouraged young students to be kind to one another. "Show each other love and compassion," said Alicia ... - Joliet Junior College (2019)
Caesars Entertainment strode into 2022 with its sights set on making the year one of innovation and renovation for the Empire ... - Joliet Junior College offers new sustainability course - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – Students at Joliet Junior College are getting an introduction to sustainable and environmental concepts in a new course t ... - Joliet Junior College gallery director hosts retirement art exhibition - The Herald-News (2016)
12 to Oct. 15 at Joliet Junior College's Laura Sprague Gallery. "The End and the Beginning" is the retirement art exhibition of Joe B. Milosevich, gallery director and JJC ... - Joliet Junior College students help three-legged dog with prosthetic device - The Herald-News (2016)
They outfitted Wolf with two devices Thursday for him to try out and scanned his other legs for further work using the college's Maker Lab, which has digital fabrication ... - Joliet Junior College continues progress on major construction projects - The Herald-News (2016)
Interior work is still continuing in six floors of the City Center campus building, which is in downtown Joliet near the college's Renaissance Center. Some of the work be ... - Joliet Junior College board may select new president in September - The Herald-News (2016)
Patch.comJOLIET – It's possible the Joliet Junior College board of trustees may select a permanent president at the Sept. 13 board meeting. At Tuesday's workshop meeting, trustees reviewed a draft age ... - Joliet Junior College to Hold Annual 9/11 Memorial Event - Patch.com (2016)
JOLIET, IL — In honor of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Joliet Junior College will hold its annual ceremony to pay tribute to those who ... - AlphaBet Soup Productions announces partnership with Joliet Junior College - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – AlphaBet Soup Productions, Professional Theatre for Young Audiences, is pleased to announce their new partnership with Joliet Junior College. Formerly hosted ... - Joliet Junior College has big plans for bigger Morris center location - The Herald-News (2016)
Caroline Portlock, JJC's workforce development director, looked last week at a map of the building, more than 5,000 square feet of which is occupied by the college's Morris ... - Joliet Junior College trustees hear proposed Channhon agreement ... - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – Channahon village officials have spoken with Joliet Junior College trustees on an intergovernmental ... - Donations can help the return of Joliet Junior College wrestling program - Morris Daily Herald (2016)
The questions was posed: Why shouldn't Joliet Junior College reinstate its once-renowned wrestling program? The program, which rose to national prominence during the tenure of Hall of ... - Events coordinator at Joliet Junior College says school is a community resource - The Herald-News (2016)
The school now stands on the grounds of Joliet Junior College. The Larkin family donated it to the college in 1987. Stockwell said four volunteers serve as tour guides: John Cronin, ... - Joliet Junior College police chief: Officer stole gas from school - The Herald-News (2016)
1340 WJOLJOLIET – A Joliet Junior College police officer has been charged with stealing gas from the school. Paul Jerantowski, 41, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of theft about 8 a.m. Sunday at the campus, 1215 Houbolt Road, JJC Police Chief Pete ...Joliet Junior College business center closes because of s ... - Joliet Junior College gains new dean, interim human resources director - The Herald-News (2016)
The JJC Board of Trustees appointed at its meeting last week a new dean of arts and sciences and an interim executive director for human resources. Sonya Williams will ... - Joliet Junior College approves new Morris location - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET — The new location for the Joliet Junior College Morris Education Center was approved Tuesday by board trustees. College officials have proposed moving the Morris location from 1715 N. Division S ... - Joliet Junior College trustees approve new budget - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – Joliet Junior College officials are coming up with ways to generate revenue if it doesn't receive enough funding from the state, which is sti ... - Joliet Junior College Board Approves Wrestling Program - Patch.com (2016)
Wrestling Coach Henry Pillard, who retired in 1985 after leading the program in the mid-60s then again from 1970 to 1985, was inducted into the National Ju ... - Joliet Junior College students showcase artwork in gallery through June 30 - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – From ceramics to paintings, digital imaging and more, the Laura A. Sprague Gallery at Joliet Junior College will feature artwork created by students during the annual ... - Joliet Junior College student to graduate with strong friendships, memorable experiences - The Herald-News (2016)
While JJC has made an impact on Bew's life, he made enough of an impact on others at the college that he was nominated and then chosen to be the student speaker at the spring commencement ceremony at Lewis University Fieldhouse in Romeoville.JJC officials op ... - Joliet Junior College president search on hold until August - The Herald-News (2016)
Wunderlich has said that unlike the president search in 2011, JJC will not use the Association of Community College Trustees because it was too expensive and the college did most of the work for the search. The search ACCT a ... - American Music Featured at Joliet Junior College Chorale, Chamber Singers spring concert May 7 - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – The Joliet Junior College Chamber Singers and Chorale invite the community to their spring choral masterworks concert, featuring music by All-American composers, ... - Joliet Junior College chef honored by the American Culinary Federation - The Herald-News (2016)
Thompson, who is completing his first year as a chef instructor at Joliet Junior College, received the Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award from the federation's central r ... - Joliet Junior College Community Band to perform movie soundtracks at spring concert May 1 - The Herald-News (2016)
Joliet NewsroomJOLIET – The Joliet Junior College Community Band will perform its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. May 1 in the JJC Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet. The band is under the direct ... - Deesha Brefford signs with Joliet Junior College in basketball - douglascountysentinel (2016)
. By DERRICK MAHONE Sports Editor; Updated Apr 27, 2016; 0. . Derrick Mahone/Douglas County Sentinel New Manchester senior ... ... - Joliet Junior College board approves interim president contract - The Herald-News (2016)
The contract passed on a 7-0 vote. Board Vice Chairman Andrew Mihelich was absent. Mitchell thanked the trustees and said she is enjoying her work. She said she has been out in the community, meeting with faculty and s ... - Joliet Junior College spring enrollment steadily drops - Morris Daily Herald (2016)
Joseph Offermann, JJC Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness director, gave an update last week on JJC student enrollment to the Board of Trustees, showing the co ... - Joliet Junior College partners with Hyundai to host free car eare event on April 2 - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – Community members are invited to get free, expert advice on their vehicles from the Joliet Junior College automotive program in a special event the program ... - Joliet Junior College document: Claims disputed between ex-president, board - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – The resignation and settlement agreement with former Joliet Junior College President Debra Daniels approved Tuesday by the school's board acknowledges disputed claims between the school and its ex-leader. The agreement, which received a ...Outgoing JJC president to receive extra year' ... - Joliet Junior College to host sustainability events in April - The Herald-News (2016)
JJC is one of the few colleges where the Board of Trustees have a sustainability policy, she said. The policy states the college is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of college activities through ... - Joliet Junior College to offer wine pairing dinner - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – As part of its "Friday Night Out" dinner series, the Joliet Junior College culinary arts department will offer a wine pairing dinner on Apr ... - Dr. Judy Mitchell Named Interim President of Joliet Junior College - Joliet Newsroom (2016)
Dr. Judy Mitchell, JJC vice president of administrative services, has been named interim president of Joliet Junior College as of Monday, March 21, 2016. Dr. Mitchell assumed t ... - Joliet Junior College president resigns - Chicago Tribune (2016)
Joliet Junior College President Debra Daniels resigned Friday, effective immediately, citing personal reasons and expressing hope the school's board will "come together for the college." "I have brought the college as far as I can and I want to step ...Joliet Junior College President Debra Daniels ... - Joliet Junior College President Debra Daniels resigns effective immediately - The Herald-News (2016)
"I have brought the college as far as I can and I want to step aside so I can do other things," she stated. "The board has been tumultuous especially this past year with the resignation of three board members and I hope that this wi ... - Amazon Donates $5000 to Support Veteran Students at Joliet Junior College - Joliet Newsroom (2016)
Last week, Amazon made a $5,000 donation to the Joliet Junior College Veterans Resource Center, highlighting the company's commitment to hiring veterans. The donation w ... - Joliet Junior College nursing pogram graduates surpass national and state NCLEX averages - The Herald-News (2016)
. Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 5:30 a.m. CDT. Caption. For yet another year in a row, JJC nursing graduates have surpassed national and state averages ... ... - Joliet Junior College board approves student tuition increase - The Herald-News (2016)
He said the college's student government gave full support for the measure. Eric Wilhelmi, JJC student government president, told trustees at a Feb. 23 boar ... - Musica Viva Concert to feature Joliet Junior College fine arts professor - The Herald-News (2016)
JOLIET – The public is invited to “Chamber Music in the Gallery,†... - Joliet Junior College student government supports college tuition increase - Morris Daily Herald (2016)
JOLIET – The Joliet Junior College student government president said at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting that the organization supports the college's nee ... - Joliet District 204 honors Joliet Junior College specialist for portrait donation - The Herald-News (2016)
At Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, district officials and board members honored Martha Villegas Miranda, Joliet Junior College Latino outreach and retention specialist ... - Joliet Junior College interior design students redecorate for MorningStar ... - Suburban Life Publications (2015)
Batorson is one of eight Joliet Junior College interior design students redecorating space for MorningStar Mission in Joliet for the fourth time, said Gladys Hughes, JJC adju ... - An Extraordinary Life: Former Joliet Junior College program director went ... - The Herald-News (2015)
Somehow, Dennis realized Edwards-Branch, the first person in her family to attend college, could benefit from the program. So Dennis signed her up. Because of Dennis, Edwards-Branch ... - Joliet Junior College narrowly misses upset of No. 1 - The Herald-News (2015)
Rock Valley came to Willis Gymnasium on the campus of Joliet Junior College on Wednesday night and survived the Wolves in a hard-fought, 73-69 victory. JJC ... - Buildings briefly evacuated Wednesday at Joliet Junior College - The Herald-News (2015)
The evacuation was lifted about 2:30 p.m. Joliet Fire Battalion Chief Laroy Aldridge said Nicor was doing a training exercise that included intermittent gas release f ... - Joliet Junior College fire science technology program nationally recognized - The Herald-News (2015)
JOLIET – The Joliet Junior College Fire Science Technology program was nationally recognized with a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) certifi ... - LyondellBasell donates $10000 to Joliet Junior College - Morris Daily Herald (2015)
“The relationships we have with our area employers like Lyon ... - An Extraordinary Life: Former head of Joliet Junior College culinary arts ... - The Herald-News (2015)
JOLIET – Claude Kern of Naperville, former chairman of the culinary arts department at Joliet Junior College, recalled how John Noe Jr. sat in his off ... - Joliet Junior College hosted fifth annual sustainability conference - The Herald-News (2015)
JOLIET – Joliet Junior College hosted the fifth annual sustainability conference for the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium (SMHEC) in September, and ...
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