Highland Community College Foundation and Alumni Association

08/21/2026

We're ready! Tomorrow is our main event for the year and we look forward to welcoming nearly 200 alumni, friends, and community leaders.

If you haven't already, check out the auction. All proceeds benefit the HOPE student emergency fund.

See you tomorrow!

https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

08/18/2026

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday at Highland Community College -- check out the auction online if you're unable to attend in person as we generate funds to support HCC students!

Meet Highland Community College's new president, Dr. Jamal Scott, at the Highland Soiree!

Join us Saturday, August 22 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the launch of a new academic year and get the chance to bid on great silent auction items!

For tickets, or to check out the auction items, visit: https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

08/17/2026

🎉 NEW ITEMS JUST DROPPED! 🎉

Our Highland Community College Foundation Soirée Silent Auction is getting bigger and better! We’ve added a bunch of NEW items, so if you haven’t checked it out lately, now is the time! 👀

From great experiences and getaways to unique gifts, local favorites and more, there’s something for just about everyone.

💥 Bidding is LIVE now — and it all benefits HCC students!

Take a few minutes to browse the auction, find your favorites and get those bids in. And keep checking back… we’re still adding items!

🗓️ Bidding closes Saturday, August 22 at 7:15 PM.

👉 Check out the auction and start bidding:
HCC Soirée Silent Auction

Every bid helps support the Highland Community College Foundation and the students we serve.

08/14/2026

💙 BIDDING IS LIVE! 🎉

Our HCC Foundation Soirée Silent Auction is officially OPEN—and every bid is helping make a difference for Highland students through the HCC HOPE Fund.

The HOPE Fund provides assistance to students facing unexpected financial challenges that could otherwise get in the way of staying in school. So when you bid, you’re not just winning an awesome auction item—you’re helping a student keep moving forward. 💙🧡

We’re adding new items all the time, so take a look, find something you love, and get your bids in!

👉 Start bidding:

Join Highland Community College for the Highland Soiree, an evening of food, drinks, live entertainment, silent auction, campus tours, and celebration of the Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

08/11/2026

🚨 THE SOIRÉE IS ALMOST HERE — AND THE AUCTION STARTS FRIDAY! 🚨

Have you gotten your tickets yet? Now is the time! 🎟️

Join us August 22 for the HCC Foundation Soirée — a laid-back evening of great food, drinks, networking, live music, and a chance to meet and hear from HCC’s new president, Dr. Jamal Scott. We’ll also celebrate Virginia Ames, this year’s recipient of the Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award!

And then there’s the Silent Auction! 👀

🛍️ Bidding opens THIS FRIDAY!
We’re adding new items every day, so start browsing now and keep checking back. There are some GREAT items coming your way, and you won’t want to miss your chance to bid!

👉 Get your Soirée tickets and check out the auction:
https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

📅 August 22
📍 Highland Community College

Don’t wait. Get your tickets, start browsing, and get ready to bid! 🧡💙

Join Highland Community College for the Highland Soiree, an evening of food, drinks, live entertainment, silent auction, campus tours, and celebration of the Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

08/03/2026

The Highland Community College Foundation is proud to announce that Virginia Ames has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award.

Virginia will be honored during the Highland Community College Foundation's Soirée on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Join us as we celebrate her remarkable commitment to Highland Community College and the lasting impact she has made on generations of students.

Learn more and register for the event at www.highland.edu/soiree.

The Highland Community College Foundation is proud to announce that Virginia Ames has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Delbert Scheider Lifetime Achievement Award!

She will be presented with the award during the Highland Community College Foundation's Soirée on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Learn more and register for the event at www.highland.edu/soiree

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Coach Brett Swalve and the HCC student athletes on the Highland Bowling Team on being recognized as the 2025-26 Men's Academic Team of the Year!

https://twitter.com/NJCAA/status/2082527827568861322

07/27/2026

Get ready to bid on some incredible auction items at this year's Highland Soiree on August 22! Get your tickets here --> www.highland.edu/soiree2026

Just a few of the exciting items up for grabs include:
⚾ An autographed S***a Imanaga Chicago Cubs baseball
🏒 Rockford IceHogs tickets
🌳 A relaxing treehouse experience at Dittmar Farms

The online auction opens August 15, but you don't have to wait until then. Browse all available items in advance, start your wish list, and be ready to place your bids when the auction goes live.

All proceeds help support Highland students. Happy browsing💙🧡

07/14/2026

✨ An unforgettable evening. A lasting impact.

Join us on Saturday, August 22, for the Highland Community College Foundation Soirée! Enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, live music, and an exciting silent auction while helping create life-changing opportunities for Highland students.

Whether you're attending with friends, colleagues, or as a supporter of Highland, your participation helps strengthen student scholarships, academic programs, and the future of our community.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets and learn more here:
https://givebutter.com/c/HCCSoiree2026

Can't attend? You can still support Highland by participating in our online silent auction!

We can't wait to celebrate with you on August 22! 🧡💙

06/30/2026

Highland Community College’s impact is felt far beyond the classroom.

A recent Lightcast study highlights Highland’s role in driving economic growth, strengthening workforce development, and supporting community prosperity across northwest Illinois during fiscal year 2023–24.

For the Highland Community College Foundation, this impact is a powerful reminder of why philanthropy matters. Every scholarship, program investment, and donor partnership helps strengthen the College’s ability to serve students, employers, and communities throughout our region.

Together, we are investing in students — and in the future of northwest Illinois.