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People of COD – Chuck Steele Works to Build Leaders at the College of DuPage

People of COD – Chuck Steele Works to Build Leaders at the College of DuPage

College of DuPage Director of Student Life Chuck Steele has led and guided the college’s community throughout his 28-year career at COD.
Ryley Salazar, Social Media Manager
September 8, 2025
People of COD – Sam Sanchez: Big Dreams, Bigger Determination

People of COD – Sam Sanchez: Big Dreams, Bigger Determination

College of DuPage student athlete Sam Sanchez utilizes his determined mentality, developed through his experiences in sports, to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker.
Ryley Salazar, Multimedia Staff
August 4, 2025
People of COD – Lisa Palacios: College of DuPage’s Woman of a Thousand Lives

People of COD – Lisa Palacios: College of DuPage’s Woman of a Thousand Lives

With no set plan to follow, Lisa Palacios lives an exciting “situation comedy” life guided by her heart.
Ryley Salazar, Multimedia Staff
July 7, 2025
People of COD - Kristen Joyce Lopez Wants Minorities to Find Their Voice

People of COD – Kristen Joyce Lopez Wants Minorities to Find Their Voice

Kristen Joyce Lopez’s devotion to her advocacy and ambition pushes her beyond any adversaries the future holds for her.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025
Celebrating 55 Years of Filth with “Multiple Maniacs”

Celebrating 55 Years of Filth with “Multiple Maniacs”

John Waters’ early underground classic is still as repulsive yet purposeful as it was 55 years ago.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Student and faculty volunteers with COD Cares take part in event for 'Sleep Out Saturday', hosted on Nov. 2 (photo courtesy of COD Newsroom).

COD Cares: A Domino Effect of Good Deeds

How one student inspired a community chain of giving.
Catherine Crousore, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Professors Sam Mitrani (left) and Brian Brems (right) discussing "Medium Cool."

Fall Film Screening Promotes New COD Learning Community

Professors Brian Brems and Sam Mitrani screen an exciting political drama to introduce College of DuPage’s new learning community about the connection between film and history.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
COD Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Mark Suda gives a speech after being inducted.

COD Athletic Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2024

The COD Athletic Hall of Fame inducted Brigid Barrett, Ashley Collins, John Fry, Dr. Thomas Earl Reed, Mark Suda, Dr. Brian Caputo and the late Bob MacDougall.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
June 17, 2024
After completing nearly 30 credits worth of COD coursework, Steven Young is being told to restart.

A Marine’s Journey From PTSD to COD Suspension

Facing suspension from College of DuPage’s Physical Training Assistant (PTA) program, COD student and veteran Steven Young calls for fairness and reinstatement.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Freshman guard Tylon Toliver attempts to score.

Photo Gallery: COD Men’s Basketball Falls Short to Richard Daley College

The COD Men's Basketball team lost to Richard Daley College 59-66.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
November 13, 2023
Members of COD's full-time faculty union rally outside the Student Resource Center on Aug. 24.

COD’s Full-Time Faculty Union Continues Talks With Admin Over Contract

Contract negotiations between the COD administration and the full-time faculty union approach the eight-month mark, as discussions continue and professors in the classroom look for progress.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
The main entrance of the Student Services Center (SSC) at College of DuPage is one of several locations on campus set to evolve.

COD Redesign: Renovations Deliver New Function and Image for the College

In a recent presentation from leaders on the project, the COD community was given new information on how the college’s redesign will bring bold new changes and foster student success.
Nick Karmia, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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