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Dr. Cornel West, a renowned educator, philosopher, author and activist, is the next guest of Rick Najera’s live nationally acclaimed interview series, Latino Thought Makers, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 22nd, in Morton College’s Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Avenue, Cicero. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary tickets are …

Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Series at Morton College hosts
Special Conversation with Dr. Cornel West
Reimagining Unity: Past, Present, Future Read More »

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-20, COVID-19 Executive Order No. 87, which makes it necessary for all educators and staff working pre-K through college, college students, and health care workers to be vaccinated or have their first dose of a two-dose series or their single-dose vaccine beginning September 19, or undergo COVID testing at …

Updated Guidance for Morton College on COVID-19 Read More »

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-20, COVID-19 Executive Order No. 87, which makes it necessary for all educators and staff working pre-K through college, college students, and health care workers to be vaccinated or have their first dose of a two-dose series or their single-dose vaccine by September 5, or undergo COVID testing …

Updated Guidance for Morton College on COVID-19 Read More »

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-20, COVID-19 Executive Order No. 87, which makes it necessary for all educators and staff working pre-K through college, college students, and health care workers to be vaccinated or have their first dose of a two-dose series or their single-dose vaccine by September 5, or undergo COVID …

Updated Guidance for Morton College on COVID-19 Read More »

Award-winning actor Luis Guzmán, who was just announced as a leading cast member of Netflix’s Wednesday –  Tim Burton’s live-action Addams Family series –  will be the first guest of Rick Najera’s nationally acclaimed interview series, Latino Thought Makers on Friday, September 24th at 6:30pm live at Morton College’s Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S Central Ave, Cicero, IL …

Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Series at Morton College Kicks-Off
Hispanic Heritage Month with Multi-Award Actor Luis Guzman Read More »

On Friday, August 20, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued a mitigation order that requires masks in indoor public settings for all persons over two-years-old and regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, August 23, 2021.  Consistent with revised Cook County Department of Public Health guidance, face masks or cloth face coverings will be …

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(Cicero, IL) Award-winning Hollywood writer, actor, producer, Rick Najera, brings his nationally acclaimed series Latino Thought Makers live and in person to Morton College to kick off its 2021-2022 season, beginning Friday, September 24, 2021 at the college’s Jedlicka Performing Arts Center. Latino Thought Maker series will feature four, separate live, sit-down interviews and personal …

Morton College Announces Fall Residency of Rick Najera’s Acclaimed
Latino Thought Makers Series to Kick-Off 2021-2022 Season Read More »

Morton College Community,  Welcome to the 2021-2022 academic year! Over the last week or so, the campus has come alive again. Our campus is open, and we are ready to welcome all students! The first day of every Fall semester at Morton College always is filled with great anticipation and hope. It’s higher education’s version …

Welcome to the 2021-2022 Academic Year! Read More »

(Cicero, IL) When marijuana became legal in Illinois in 2020, Morton College acted on an opportunity to meet its goal of developing programs to serve community needs by creating a new Cannabis Dispensary Technician certificate. Morton College’s program, which debuts in the Spring 2022 semester, focuses on the industry’s medical and business aspects.Just the numbers …

Morton College Cannabis Dispensary Technician Certificate Program
Debuts in the Spring 2022 Semester Read More »

(Cicero, IL) Morton College’s registration push always has been to sign up in advance for the best choice of classes. Now, there’s a new incentive for students to enroll early for the Fall Semester at Morton College with two one-time awards, funded by the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund. One focuses on recent high …

Morton College Announces Two One-Time Awards to Eligible Enrolled Students Read More »