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Education

Within 20 minutes, Sycamore residents have access to two of northern Illinois’ leading institutions of higher learning.

Northern Illinois University
A quick trip down IL-23 S brings Sycamore students to Northern Illinois University (NIU), a comprehensive teaching and research institution boasting a rich tradition of educational excellence that spans well over a century. Approximately 25,000 people comprise NIU’s annual student body, which is led by a faculty of around 1,200 dedicated professors.

In total, enrolled students take advantage of more than 60 undergraduate majors and nearly 80 graduate programs, including Ph.D. programs, doctoral degrees and the Juris Doctorate. The community is also invited to utilize the resources of NIU through a variety of non-credit programs, which includes both professional and personal development courses.

NIU’s campus is not only a center for academic excellence, but is also a hub of activity for both students and the surrounding community. NCAA Division I Huskie athletics draw in a cheering crowd at game time, and intramural sports, fitness programs and club sports welcome all students to actively participate. The university is also an exciting cultural destination, as its 10,000-seat Convocation Center regularly presents concerts, theatrical productions, job fairs, trade shows, athletic events and more. In addition, the campus hosts two art galleries and the NIU Art Museum, which features professional exhibitions, gallery talks, artist lectures, symposia and more.

In addition to its 756-acre main campus in DeKalb, NIU operates outreach centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford and Oregon, IL. The university also maintains partnerships through Elgin, Rock Valley, Harper and Waubonsee community colleges, allowing students to access dozens of undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Online programming and evening and weekend courses are also available for busy adults in need of flexibility in the classroom. Further information is available online at www.niu.edu.

Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College (KC), located in Malta, has provided the region with exceptional higher learning opportunities since it opened its doors in 1968. The two-year college prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution or immediate workforce entry. Students have the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degrees, along with a number of certificate programs and non-credit courses.

KC’s Center for Business Development and Continuing Education is an excellent resource for the overall community served. The Business Development branch assists local business and industry through various services and customized training programs, while the Continuing Education arm focuses on the needs of the community via a multitude of non-credit courses, both on-campus and online. Community members also utilize KC’s range of Adult Education and Transition Programs, which includes basic skills, GED preparation,

English as a Second Language and an assortment of specialty programs.

On campus, students and visitors not only find easily accessible class spaces, but also such features as the Kishwaukee Art Gallery, the well-equipped Wellness Center and the modern Kishwaukee College Conference Center. The Conference Center hosts a range of classes, seminars, workshops and special programming in its state-of-the-art spaces, which includes the 285-seat Jenkins Auditorium, a 75-seat training room, a larger room with six connected break-out rooms and a sizable dining room.

Supplementing the main campus are a number of online/hybrid and enhanced courses, as well as exciting Study Abroad programs in such destinations as England, Austria, Ireland, Spain, Costa Rica, France and Australia. Learn more about the academic and personal enrichment opportunities of Kishwaukee College at www.kishwaukeecollege.edu.