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Moraine Valley Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Moraine Valley is a cornerstone of success in Chicago's southwest suburbs. Since our founding in 1967, we've awarded over 37,000 associate's degrees and career certificates, with more than a half-million individuals of all ages benefiting from Moraine Valley courses and programs. That includes traditional college-age students, adults entering second careers, children and active retirees taking personal enrichment classes, and businesses improving their bottom-line through our employee and corporate training opportunities.
• We are one of just 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America, selected by the League for Innovation in the Community College. With our emphasis on teaching and learning, Moraine Valley is at the forefront of higher education, ranking in the top 8 percent of American community colleges in associate's degrees awarded. In fact, one-third of all high school students in our district begin their college careers at Moraine Valley. We offer more than 120 degrees and certificates, including transfer programs that cover the first two years of a bachelor's degree; as well as exceptional career training, with learning assisted on the same cutting-edge equipment used by professionals.
• Our small class size assures you'll get personalized attention from teachers who are committed to your success. There also are support services, including academic advising, job counseling, and financial aid. We offer low tuition with flexible learning options, including day, evening, weekend, online and off-campus classes in neighborhoods throughout the district. Clearly, Moraine Valley is your affordable choice for top-quality education.
• Our extracurricular activities offer you a world of diversity representative of our student body. They include a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honors society for two-year colleges; The Glacier student newspaper; the 24 Karats Dance Team; clubs for learning and sharing about different cultural backgrounds; nationally ranked athletics teams; and so much more. Plus, at our Fine and Performing Arts Center, you can enjoy the finest in today's dance, theater, and music, as well as professional gallery exhibits. Moraine Valley's beautiful 294-acre campus, located in a scenic forested area, offers the advantages of a university-like setting within a welcoming campus environment.
• The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Soldiers share tales of war (SouthtownStar)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:55:51 pm
  The common denominators were war and service. The men and one woman on the stage were there to tell their stories Thursday as part of Moraine Valley Community College's Veterans Panel Discussion, "A Look Back and a Look Forward." Organizers said they wanted the veterans to share their stories of military service and their post-war lives. "We wanted to present a more personal perspective of ...
• Ceremonies to honor veterans (SouthtownStar)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:52:22 am
  Municipalities and veterans organizations throughout the Southland have planned ceremonies in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is Wednesday, but some events are on other days. Alsip: The sixth annual Veterans Day Benefit will begin at 6 p.m. today at Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 5000 W. 127th St. The event will raise money to build an American Legion post on Chicago's South ...
• Can hand gel rub out swine flu? (SouthtownStar)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:10:46 am
  Got hand gel?If not, you should.Hand gel is everywhere. You'll find dispensers in schools, hospitals and even some businesses. They were installed at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills last spring, just before graduation. Spokesman Mark Hortsmeyer said officials were concerned that all the hand shaking and hugging that accompanies a graduation could serve as a trading post for the ...
• What's going on (SouthtownStar)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:10:46 am
    
• Area Colleges: MacMurray's Starkey throws 7 TD passes (The State Journal-Register)
  posted on October 31, 2009 at 06:47:53 am
  MINNEAPOLIS — Garrett Starkey threw seven touchdown passes, including a 20-yarder to Jeremy Whitaker in overtime to give MacMurray College a 68-62 victory over Crown College on Friday in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference’s annual Dome Day at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

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