This weekend’s Chords for Kids concert at North Central College is a one-of-a-kind chance for children with special needs to just be themselves and enjoy a live music show.

“When North Central College presents ‘9 to 5: The Musical’, I think it’s going to show off [the growth of the performing arts school in Chicago] 

Janis Fitzsimmons, North Central College executive director of Urban Education Laboratory and founder of Junior/Senior Scholars, was aw

North Central College presents three musicals this summer—“Seussical,” “Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates (and Piracy)” and “Oklahoma!”—starring local talent in the cast and crew.

Eight North Central College faculty and administrative staff were recognized this spring with awards for their outstanding teaching, leadership, scholarship and administrative service for the 2015-2016 academic year.  

At its May 2016 meeting, the North Central College Board of Trustees granted tenure and approved promotions to several faculty members effective with the start of the 2016-2017 academic year in September. These faculty are:

Honors Day is an annual highlight at North Central College. The day publicly celebrates students and their excellence in the academic and cocurricular life of the College.

Tim Coffman, North Central College lecturer in music and jazz trombonist, was featured in the March 2016 edition of Chicago Federation of Musicians (CFM) “Intermezzo.” Coffman’s story documents pinnacle moments in his life that led to his successful trombone career today.