College of DuPage Foundation & College of DuPage Alumni Engagement

College of DuPage Foundation & College of DuPage Alumni Engagement College of DuPage offers the variety of programming and depth of expertise to support them all!

Established as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization in 1967, the foundation supports educational innovations in programming and student support services, provides scholarships and awards to students, and recognizes faculty and graduates. College of DuPage Foundation
Become part of a Lasting Institution

The dreams and aspirations of our students come in all shapes and sizes – large, sm

all, and those that have yet to be imagined or explored. Founded in 1967, College of DuPage Foundation serves the College of DuPage by supporting educational innovations in programming and student support services, providing scholarships and awards to students, and giving recognition to both faculty and graduates of the institution. Philanthropic support, along with community and business partnerships, ensure that this mission is fulfilled, and that our students are able to make their dreams come true! In 1971, the College of DuPage Alumni Association was created to connect with and serve COD alumni, friends, current students, and residents of District 502. Throughout the years, dedicated volunteers and staff worked tirelessly to advance alumni efforts at the College. College of DuPage Alumni Relations

As an alum, there are many ways to stay engaged with College of DuPage. We invite you to connect with fellow graduates at an upcoming event, and take advantage of the many benefits of being a COD graduate. History

In 1971, the College of DuPage Alumni Association was created to connect with and serve COD alumni, friends, current students and residents of District 502. In 2015, this program was re-launched as College of DuPage Alumni Relations. Alumni Relations is committed to serving alumni and friends by keeping them informed of College happenings and offering various ways to get involved. Alumni can participate by attending networking events, mentoring students, nominating an alum for recognition, signing up for our newsletter, donating to scholarships and more! In 2021, the Chaparral Alumni Network was launched to serve alumni by creating connections for students with alumni for mentoring and career opportunities. In addition, the Chaparral Alumni Network is designed to keep alumni informed of College happenings as well offering various ways for alumni to get involved and connect with each other.

Affordable and career-focused community colleges are gaining appeal as AI reshapes work. 💪
09/06/2026

Affordable and career-focused community colleges are gaining appeal as AI reshapes work. 💪

The bachelor's degree is getting a hard reappraisal.

We are proud to honor five extraordinary former students at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards.From Olympic ice to dee...
09/03/2026

We are proud to honor five extraordinary former students at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

From Olympic ice to deep space, championship fields to the courtroom and statehouse, this year’s honorees demonstrate the incredible paths that began at College of DuPage.

Meet the 2026 Honorees:

🏛️State Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock – Attorney, community advocate and Illinois State Representative for the 46th District

🏆Alexa Knierim – World Champion, Olympic gold medalist and U.S. National champion pair skater

🚀Everette “Reggie” Martin – NASA engineering leader and Chief of NASA’s Ground Controls Branch

🏈Matthew Rahn – COD Head Football Coach and former football player in multiple leagues in the U.S. and abroad

⚖️The Honorable Bonnie M. Wheaton – Chief Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and DuPage County’s longest-serving judge

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Jack H. Turner Conference Center (SRC 2000), College of DuPage
Schedule: Honors Brunch at 10:00 a.m. | Award Presentation at 11:00 a.m.

Join us in celebrating their achievements! Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4zW4ywo

The jobs of the future are in clean energy - and thanks to generous scholarship sponsors, COD students will be ready.We ...
09/02/2026

The jobs of the future are in clean energy - and thanks to generous scholarship sponsors, COD students will be ready.

We have scholarships available to students studying pipefitting, engineering, welding, HVAC, construction management, and more!

America’s energy sector is thriving thanks to AI. The only issue? There aren’t enough workers to meet the demand.

With your support, we're helping students gain practical skills for growing local industries, including those employers ...
08/31/2026

With your support, we're helping students gain practical skills for growing local industries, including those employers need most, like technology and healthcare.

(Fortune article linked in comments ⤵️)

August is Make-a-Will Month, a great time to help students achieve their dreams by:📝 designating a percentage of your es...
08/30/2026

August is Make-a-Will Month, a great time to help students achieve their dreams by:

📝 designating a percentage of your estate or a dollar amount to be gifted to CODF.
📈 add CODF as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan. 100% of those funds will be distributed to the Foundation.
📩 Name CODF as a remainder beneficiary of your donor-advised fund.

Learn more at https://cod.planmylegacy.org/

We lost an icon this week. 💕 Dolly's sparkle, her voice, and her generosity touched millions — including the young girls...
08/28/2026

We lost an icon this week. 💕

Dolly's sparkle, her voice, and her generosity touched millions — including the young girls who watched her on stage and dreamed of being just like her.

For everyone who has supported McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, thank you for keeping that dream alive. 40 MAC-nificent years of turning little girls' love for art into something real. ✨

ALUMNI STORIES: From Elmhurst to 47 states and 36 national parks! 🚐✨Check out how College of DuPage alumna Hannah Deadma...
08/26/2026

ALUMNI STORIES: From Elmhurst to 47 states and 36 national parks! 🚐✨

Check out how College of DuPage alumna Hannah Deadman-Arnst turned a love for geography, science and strategic communications into a thriving remote career on the road. After using COD to build a strong academic foundation, she transferred to complete her degree and launched her own business, all while traveling 75,000 miles across the country.💚

For COD alumna Hannah Deadman-Arnst, the office view is always chan...

⏰ ATTN: COD students!Our scholarship cycle for Spring 2027 will be open in one week, Sept. 1 - Nov. 1.
08/25/2026

⏰ ATTN: COD students!

Our scholarship cycle for Spring 2027 will be open in one week, Sept. 1 - Nov. 1.

It’s a gorgeous day out on the course for a great cause! ⛳️☀️We’re having a fantastic time at the College of DuPage Alum...
08/24/2026

It’s a gorgeous day out on the course for a great cause! ⛳️☀️

We’re having a fantastic time at the College of DuPage Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic, raising critical funds to support scholarships and help COD students achieve their educational goals.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, golfers and volunteers for spending the day with us and investing in our students. Your support makes a difference! 🏌️‍♂️💚

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