College Express

Results are in! Efe Vveds College Express DACC Manufacturing Technology students competed in a balsa wood bridge building competition.

First Place, winning a $30 gift card to Penn Station (Salt Fork Salt Fork High School) Student Zander Swanson. His bridge held the most weight, following the guidelines and specifications.

Second Place, winning a $20 gift card to Penn Station, (Salt Fork High School) student Steven Gound.

Third Place, winning a $10 gift card to Penn Station, (Westville School District #2) student Brayden Neukirch.

I have to mention Hoopeston Area School District student Fernando Rivera, his bridge had the best efficiency rating, meaning his bridge held the most weight, versus the weight of his bridge. Fernando didn't cash in the competition, but he did receive his choice of t shirt.

This exercise provides students with some architectural freedom to build a bridge, combining their visual design and to understand load distribution, within the specification limits, and to test their design against their classmates.

Congratulations chef Wheeler! You have been amazing to work with all these years!

Congratulations to Golden Ruler Winner #14 - Dana Wheeler, College Express Culinary Arts Instructor Dana Wheeler has dedicated the past 16 years to teaching culinary arts in the College Express progr...

Are computers your thing? Check out this article about new advancements in the Computer Science Program.

Where AI, Data, and Cloud Come Together- DACC Redesigns Applied Computer Science Program “We are building a program around where technology is going – not where it has been,” Hunter added. “Students shouldn’t have to leave the region to access this level of opportunity. With these updates, now they don’t!”

There will be no college express classes tomorrow, Monday 1/26/26 for either session at both the Danville and Hoopeston campuses.

There will be no college express classes tomorrow 1/23/26 for either session at both the Danville and Hoopeston campuses.

This is not your basic Career Fair!! Hands-on, fast-paced, and full of career exploration—your freshman won’t want to miss the 2026 VC Career Blitz! Parents, encourage your student to check in with their guidance counselor today - spots are limited!!

Good morning,
The afternoon session of College Express will be canceled today, November 10th, 2025 on both the Danville and Hoopeston campus. The morning session will meet as normal.