Cool off with some hot concerts by several Academic Music ensembles in July at the Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC). Performances are free, unless otherwise noted, and will take place in the Dorothy Menker Theater on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The Moraine Valley Orchestra will…
The Moraine Valley Foundation recently received a $14,000 donation from the Orland Park Kiwanis Club to expand scholarship opportunities for students in Career Programs. Benefiting students in programs such as Heating and Air Conditioning, Automotive Technology, Automation and Engineering Technology and Welding, the funds help pay for tuition, fees, books, tools and class supplies. “Students…
From start to finish, the Moraine Valley Community College golf team played consistently on the links, even after a long break from the fall to spring. The golf season culminated its first half in October with a third place finish in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference after some fierce competition. It all came down to…
Moraine Valley Community College will host its 22nd season of free Shakespeare Under the Stars performances with “Richard III,” from July 16 to 18, at 7 p.m., and July 19, at 5 p.m., on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The outdoor shows will take place on the Gateway, between Buildings F…
The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2027 Alumni Hall of Fame through June 30. Each year, the Hall of Fame recognizes four alumni who have made an impact in their professional and personal lives. Inductees are selected by the Hall of Fame selection committee comprising college faculty, staff and alumni….
Moraine Valley Community College has been selected as a co-beneficiary for the Patrick’s Putts and Pans golf outing on Wednesday, July 15, at Silver Lake Country Club. Proceeds from the event will support culinary scholarships for Moraine Valley and Joliet Junior College students. “Moraine Valley is honored to have been selected as a beneficiary of…
Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani, assistant dean of Learning Enrichment and College Readiness at Moraine Valley Community College, was named the recipient of the 2026 Trailblazer Award from the Muslim Bar Association (MBA) of Chicago. She received her award at the Eid dinner reception on June 5. “As someone who is not a lawyer, but who has…
Moraine Valley Community College’s fourth president, Dr. Vernon O. Crawley, died on May 30, 2026. He led the college from 1991 to 2012, when he retired from higher education. “On behalf of the Moraine Valley community, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family, especially his wife, Mrs. Betty Crawley, who has graciously represented Dr….
The Moraine Valley Community College men’s tennis squad was passionate and supportive this season, bolstering one another through some long matches. As a result, they collected some big wins and finished over .500. “Overall, I am happy we did better than last year and improved in the conference standings,” said Head Coach Nick Karczynski, who…
When the Moraine Valley Community College softball team’s bats were hot, they were unstoppable. The team proved their skills with big wins, a record over .500 and several individual honors. Right from the start, the Cyclones posted impressive victories paired with narrow losses. They boasted a five-game win streak and ended the season with a…
Aaron Vinicio Lopez, captain of Moraine Valley Community College’s Speech and Debate Team, is the 2026 Interstate Oratory Champion, making history for the college’s Speech and Debate Program. The exclusive Interstate Oratorical Association (IOA) tournament, focused on persuasive speaking, was hosted at the University of Florida at the end of April. “To qualify is an…
Filling the shoes of a college president, even temporarily, is no easy task, but recent Moraine Valley Community College graduate Karolina Granda had the experience for an entire day during the spring semester. In its second year, Moraine Valley’s President for a Day allowed one student to swap roles with college President Dr. Pamela J….
