Kishwaukee College promotes the presence of differences, fair treatment, engaging diverse voices, and equal access for all.
Join Kish for cultural refreshments and music, and enjoy student artwork and a virtual tour of artist Frida Kahlo's childhood home.
Don’t miss it! Saul Flores is coming to Kishwaukee College to share his inspiring journey and powerful message. Join Kish for an unforgettable event that will leave you motivated and moved! Flores is a masterful storyteller, social innovator, and a powerful voice for change. The event is sponsored by TRIP SSS and TRIO Upward bound.
If you need an accommodation to attend this event, contact Disability Services at 815 825-2931 or ds@kish.edu.
Join Kishwaukee College as the women's and men's soccer teams honor National Hispanic Heritage Month with a game full of passion and pride. The matches are in collaboration with Student Involvement.
Men's Game:
Women's Game:
In collaboration with Latinos Unidos, join Kish in the Student Lounge for games, laughter and language as we celebrate Spanish Game Night.
Shake up your creativity. Join Kish at the Intercultural Center for the fun-filled Create Your Own Maracas event. Express yourself through art and music in a vibrant, hands-on experience.
Get ready to roar. Support Los Pumas at Kishwaukee College as they hit the court for an action-packed volleyball game and make some noise for our team.
Kishwaukee College’s values of equity and support show our commitment to welcoming and valuing all learners and members of the Kish community. We believe everyone deserves an affordable, quality education, and any barriers or completion gaps must be addressed. In the spring of 2019, Kish joined the Illinois Equity in Attainment Initiative (ILEA), the signature initiative of the Partnership for College Completion (PCC). Along with 27 other colleges and universities, Kish committed to the goal of eliminating the achievement gap for students of color and low-income students. Through these efforts, Kish was recognized with the 2022 Equity and Diversity Award by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA).
Kishwaukee College Equity Statement: Kishwaukee College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, focused on respect and fairness, in all aspects of the College experience.
Kish continues the great work to reduce barriers and close achievement gaps. We continue to execute our Equity Plan and implement the best strategies to support all students who choose Kish. You can find more of our current data and plans in the following:
Kishwaukee College is dedicated to:
A new endowment fund has been established with the Kishwaukee College Foundation thanks to two former employees, Albert and Frances Besserman. The fund will provide scholarships for STEM students and financial support for the Kishwaukee College Library.
Read MoreKishwaukee College was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for Kish's comprehensive financial report for the Fiscal Year 2023.
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