College of DuPage Foundation & College of DuPage Alumni Engagement

06/23/2026

College of DuPage alumna Lily Goodfellow has taken her passion to the national stage as a field reporter for Team Illinois at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. Lily is sharing athlete stories, creating videos and giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s journey.

A longtime Special Olympics athlete herself, Lily has turned her love of competition into a love of storytelling - from launching Athlete of the Week at COD to interviewing professional athletes through her own channel, Lily’s Sports Beat.

Naperville resident Lily Goodfellow will be following the Illinois Special Olympics team as a field reporter at the USA games in Minnesota.

06/21/2026

"Seeking real freedom and a better future, I came to the United States. The journey was hard, and I lost a beloved family member due to lack of proper medical care. That loss stays with me to this day and motivates me to make the most of every chance to help others in need.

I want to become a skilled nurse who supports people through difficult times. For now, I’m interested in working on medical-surgical hospital floors, where I can learn about many health conditions and help many patients."

06/20/2026

Thank you for being a friend to every kid who grew up playing with Buzz Lightyear and Woody and is now fulfilling their space or design dreams at College of DuPage with your support.

06/19/2026

Today we honor the resilience of Black communities who have celebrated Juneteenth for over 150 years, and we recommit to supporting educational opportunities that empower all students to make their dreams come true.

06/17/2026

One week ago, we were honored to receive a $100,000 gift from the DuPage Medical Society Foundation, establishing an endowed scholarship supporting students pursuing studies in the Health Sciences at College of DuPage.

Through this generous gift, we will proudly carry forward the DuPage Medical Society Foundation's legacy of investing in students, expanding educational opportunity, and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

⤵️ learn more at the link in comments ⤵️

06/15/2026

Honoring a Legacy of Service and Scholarship

The College of DuPage Foundation is honored to receive a $100,000 gift from the DuPage Medical Society Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship supporting students pursuing studies in the Health Sciences at College of DuPage.

For more than 50 years, the DuPage Medical Society Foundation served our community by providing scholarships to medical students from DuPage County and supporting physicians dedicated to improving the health and well-being of local residents. As the organization concludes its distinguished history of service, its leadership sought a meaningful way to ensure its mission and values would continue to benefit future generations.

Through this generous endowed scholarship, the College of DuPage Foundation will proudly carry forward the DuPage Medical Society Foundation's legacy of investing in students, expanding educational opportunity, and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

College of DuPage and the College of DuPage Foundation are grateful for the trust placed in us and are committed to stewarding this gift in a manner that honors the Foundation's decades of scholarship, service, and community impact. Future Health Sciences students will benefit from this lasting investment, ensuring that the spirit of the DuPage Medical Society Foundation continues to make a difference for years to come.

06/12/2026

This weekend College of DuPage will honor the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026:

🔹 Joe Palmieri (AD/Coach)
🔹 Herb Salberg (AD/Coach)
🔹 Demond Brown (Basketball)
🔹 MJ Ignacek (Basketball)
🔹 Jessica Pancoska (Track & Field)
🔹 Guy Sciortino (Golf)

Learn more:

College of DuPage Athletics will honor its Class of 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame at the Double Tree in Lisle on June 13th.

06/11/2026

ALUMNI STORIES: When Cynthia Zuniga first started college, she was told she would never succeed. She eventually left school, feeling stuck and directionless.

"Then one day, I decided to take a risk and apply to go back to school," she shares.

That risk brought her to College of DuPage, and it changed everything. While balancing two jobs, coursework and volunteering, Cynthia discovered a level of discipline she didn't know she had. Working at the COD Police Service Desk, she built the skills needed to launch her dream career in law enforcement.

Today, she is a graduate, an Outstanding Graduate Finalist, and ready to serve her community.

👉 Read Cynthia's full story here: https://bit.ly/3SvLAeO

06/09/2026

A few weeks ago, College of DuPage honored 11 graduates of the two-year Career Opportunity ACHievement (COACH) program, which helps young adults with mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities bridge the gap between school and the workforce through social, job shadow and internship opportunities.

Congrats to:
Marissa Bloodgood
Jacob Broome
Amanda Elaine Campbell
Radmehr Mahdevali Doraji
Dijana Kujaca
Maria Meyer
Charles Everett Nilles
Connor Nolan
Joshua Schoedel
Jackson Semenzin
Adel Shawish

⤵️ more on the COACH program, which is made possible through generous donations, at the link in the comments ⤵️

06/07/2026

Mykal is working toward earning HVAC certifications at COD. When he was younger, he took apart TVs and Xbox 360s just to see how they worked, fixed them, and then put them back together. He comes from a small family where not many have had the chance to pursue education.

Through an informal apprenticeship, Mykal has gained on hands-on experience, deepened his understanding of the field, and connect with people in the industry to build valuable relationships for future jobs.

Mykal's future is possible because of scholarship donors like you. Thank you!