McHenry County College

A new partnership between McHenry County College and Concordia University–Wisconsin allows students to complete their entry-level courses in biology or chemistry at MCC and then finish a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Concordia University–Wisconsin.

A women’s professional group that dissolved earlier this year decided to donate its remaining funds to the Education to Empowerment fund at McHenry County College, the college said.

More than 120 colleges and universities are set to participate at a college fair next week at McHenry County College.

With the state’s deadline for higher education staff and students to get vaccinated or undergo testing kicking in next week, more than 80% of McHenry County College employees have reported receiving at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the college president said.

“I was not expecting to save that much money. The fact the school pretty much pays for all of it, it’s been a blessing on both my family and me," said a Harvard High School junior.

Two new classes at McHenry County College will focus on effective, modern tools marketers and business owners can use to share their message and better engage with their audiences, according to a news release.

McHenry County College's Center for Agrarian Learning plans to use the new solar panel as not only an on-campus resource, but a demonstration for the farming community as well.

A workshop, offered by McHenry County College and Main Stay Therapeutic Farm, "gives participants the opportunity to evaluate and work on their emotional intelligence in a special, hands-on way,” one MCC official says

The 34th Annual Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Golf Invitational raised more than $87,000 for student scholarships and programs earlier this summer.

"Our students are gaining direct, hands-on experience all the way from seed to sales," McHenry County College's farm practicum director says