November 2021 was a record-setting month on the media front that launched North Central College’s reputation and credibility to new levels.

North Central College is leading the way on new approaches to supporting students’ mental health and wellness, thanks to Professor Ramona Wis bringing the practice of yoga to her work as conductor and teacher of North Central choirs.

A new initiative from Jelena Sanchez, assistant professor of Spanish, is welcoming influential, inspiring Latino professionals to North Central College to share their stories with students. In November, the series began with the first Latino and Latina judge in Kane County, Illinois.

From news of the Wentz Center’s ribbon-cutting to the everyday bustle of the news cycle, North Central College continued to capture the spotlight of media outlets as the year turned to autumn.

In fall 2021, the North Central College Honors Salon Series is back by popular demand with more presenters and topics surrounding a new theme: social justice.

Between annual rankings, anniversaries and breaking news, North Central College’s subject matter experts continue to capture the spotlight of media outlets regionally and nationally. Here’s a recap of what our faculty were talking about with the press and what we achieved in September.

With summer coming to an end and the beginning of the academic year underway, North Central College returns to campus bolstered by a sustained presence in local and national media in August 2021.

North Central College alumni Jim Owczarski answers questions about covering the Milwaukee Bucks' 2021 NBA championship season as a beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Despite a muscular dystrophy diagnosis, Daniel Persinger has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to work with firefighters, as a “volunteer” chaplain for the Rockford, New Milford and Blackhawk fire departments.