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Alumni Profile – Betty Galvan

Story behind Betty Galvan’s success in social media.This year’s annual Women’s “EmpowHERment” conference at Morton College turned out to be a way for Betty Galvan to reconnect with her community college alma mater for the first time in over 20 years. While Galvan’s forte is heading up her own social media business out of New […]

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The Higher Learning Commission Lifts Morton College’s “On Notice” Status

CICERO, ILLINOIS –The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) today announced it has lifted its “On Notice” status of Morton College, granting Morton College full accreditation. While the institution maintained its On Notice status during the review, this next chapter provides a strong footing as the college continues to invest in student success, enhance college services and

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Morton College’s Financial Statements Have Again Received Top Marks in the Institution’s External Audit

(Cicero, IL) The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of Morton College, presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors (BKD), provided the institution with a “clean” opinion of its FY 2021 financial statements, the best type to receive from independent review. The audit highlights the institution’s exemplary fiscal management and includes reports on Morton College’s schedule of

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Morton College Updated Guidance on COVID-19

Morton College Community, Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our response has been focused on our campus community’s health and safety.  Effective February 28, face masks are optional. Additionally, proof of vaccination is no longer required to visit the Morton College Fitness Center. This new update complies with the State of Illinois and Cook County Department of Public Health

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Morton College joins Grow with Google’s HSI Career Readiness Program to train 200,000 Latino Students In Digital Skills by 2025

Google.org to invest $5M in Latino-led workforce development organizations February 1, 2022  (Chicago, IL) — Today Morton College announced its participation in the Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness Program. The initiative will help Latino students at over 20 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) prepare for the workforce through digital skills training and career workshops. Through

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Morton College to Begin Construction of New One Stop Center – The Renovation will Transform how Students Access Vital Campus Services

 When Morton College’s new One-Stop Center opens in late May of 2022, it will transform how student services are provided with all core student services under one area.  The three-phase project requires Morton College to relocate various student services into temporary locations. Starting December 10th, the changes include:  Student ServiceLibraryAdmissions and RecordsAdvisingTutoring Temporary Location Bookstore (1st

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Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Series Celebrates the Season at Morton College with Special Screening of Lifetime’s Holiday Movie Feliz NaviDAD Featuring Actress Paulina Chavez Live

Actress Paulina Chavez is the next guest of Rick Najera’s live nationally acclaimed interview series, Latino Thought Makers, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 10, 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 available on Eventbrite.  Paulina, born in El

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Morton College Introduces Transportation Assistance Program (TAP)

Morton College’s new Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) offers a short-term solution for students facing transportation issues with free one-day PACE bus passes or Uber gift cards. Students facing transportation issues are asked to complete a Transportation Assistance Program form to request a pass. This program is limited to currently enrolled students who also must be

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Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Series at Morton College hosts American award-winning film, stage, television and voice actress-comedienne Natasha Perez

 Natasha Perez, an award-winning film, stage, television and voice actress-comedienne, is the next guest of Rick Najera’s live nationally acclaimed interview series, Latino Thought Makers, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 12th, 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

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