Press Release

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….

Moraine Valley Community College student Isabella Taylor was named a winner of the 2026 Paul Simon Democracy Prize. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded four $5,000 prizes to current students at Illinois colleges and universities for designing and implementing projects aimed at revitalizing democracy in their communities. Taylor, a first-year student studying political science,…

Dr. Kiana Battle, vice president for Institutional Effectiveness at Moraine Valley Community College, was selected as one of 40 outstanding leaders from across the country for the 2026-27 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship by The Aspen Institute (Aspen). The 40 executive and senior community college leaders were chosen for their potential to enact major reforms that…

Moraine Valley Community College recently announced a guaranteed admission partnership and articulation agreement with the Illinois Institute of Technology. Through the agreement, Moraine Valley students can earn their bachelor’s degree at Illinois Tech by securing admission in advance while completing their associate degree. Qualified students receive a guaranteed annual $25,000 Transfer Scholarship and access to…

A newly released economic impact study conducted by Lightcast and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) shows that Illinois’ community colleges are a powerful driver of the state’s economy, generating $27.2 billion in total economic impact and supporting 324,273 jobs statewide. The study also found $1.1 billion of this impact and 12,303 jobs are generated…

Moraine Valley Community College’s 2026 Commencement on Friday, May 8, will feature student speakers Kelly Wilson, of Tinley Park, delivering remarks during the 2 p.m. ceremony and Amin Tekrour, of Oak Lawn, delivering remarks during the 6 p.m. ceremony. Moraine Valley’s Professor of the Year, Dr. Amani Wazwaz, will serve as Grand Marshal of the…

As part of the nationwide celebration of Community College Month, Moraine Valley Community College is highlighting its vital contribution to strengthening the local workforce through its short-term training programs. Short-term training courses are a launching pad for some starting their careers, offer skill enhancement opportunities for others and serve as a turning point for many…