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Where in the world did Cardinals travel for this year’s Cardinal Destination Courses Abroad (CDCA) May Term trips? Click the photos below for a look at the incredible destinations they explored:

🇨🇳 China
🇬🇷 Greece
🇮🇹 Italy
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇯🇵 Japan
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
🇪🇸 Spain

These short-term, faculty-led programs allow students to experience the world beyond the classroom — immersing themselves in new cultures, gaining global perspectives and making unforgettable memories along the way.

We hope Cardinals had an amazing time and returned with new stories, experiences and connections that will last a lifetime. ❤️

On May 20, North Central College President Abiódún Gòkè-Paríolá visited Argonne National Laboratory alongside Dr. Herman White, college trustee; Shelly Galasso ’05, assistant vice president for corporate, foundation, and sponsored research support; and Dr. Sun-il Kim, professor of computer science and engineering.

The North Central College team was hosted by Dr. Paul Kearns, laboratory director, and Dr. Sean L. Jones, deputy laboratory director for science and technology at Argonne, who participated in a panel discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) that the College co-hosted with U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in February.

During the visit, the group toured several of Argonne’s cutting-edge facilities, including the Aurora Supercomputer — one of the world’s first exascale supercomputers, capable of processing data at unprecedented speeds.

North Central College has a strong and growing connection with Argonne. Since 2018, 28 North Central students have completed internships at the laboratory. With the launch of the College’s new minor in Artificial Intelligence, there is the potential for even more students to have opportunities to explore careers and research experiences in this rapidly evolving field.

Thank you to the Argonne team for hosting such an informative and inspiring visit!

One month ago, the Class of 2026 officially joined the North Central College alumni family. 🎉🎓

On May 21, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) hosted its 40 Under 40 Achievement Awards — celebrating young professionals who are shaping the future of the Naperville community through leadership, innovation and service.

We are proud that eight (20%!) of all honorees were North Central College alumni or dedicated staff members:

• Nora Beswick ’13
• Marc Dunn ’16
• Steve Hlavac ’12
• Ashley Klco M’18
• Katie Mayers ’10
• Emily Rosenberg ’19
• Stephanie Ryding ’10 Zobac
• Natalie Vivacqua ’10/M’12

The honorees are pictured on the stage of Wentz Concert Hall with Scott Wehrli ’91, mayor of Naperville; Dr. David Green, dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and Kaylin Risvold, M’19, president and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Left to right are Wehrli, Mayers, Oglesbee, Hlavac, Risvold, Beswick, Rosenberg, Klco, Vivacqua, and Green.

Congratulations to our Cardinals and colleagues — and to all of this year’s honorees! 🎉

What an incredible NCAA debut — congratulations, Alivia! 🏆

Henkel Crowned National Champion in NCAA Debut - North Central College Athletics Entering the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships as the No. 7 seed, North Central College women's track and field sophomore Alivia Henkel delivered the race of her career in the women's 400-meter hurdles final on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Henkel became just the second Cardinal in pr...

As May marks the height of college decision season, recent graduate Macy Fleury ’26 reflected on her decision to attend North Central College years ago as a senior at Naperville North High School.

From planning six different service trips across the U.S. to build houses with Habitat for Humanity through the North Central club, Breakaway, to conducting research on exercise and self-esteem with the exercise science department, she says she “couldn’t be happier” with her decision.

Read the full Positively Naperville column here: https://bit.ly/4o0t5ej.

The College is closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Today and every day, we honor those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Congratulations to the Dean’s List and President’s List of scholars for the spring 2026 semester!

To view the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4dqSkmp.

At North Central’s 50th Annual Honors Convocation, Dr. Kristin Patel ’04 recognized Logan Selsky ’26 as the Outstanding Major in Health Science — a moment made even more meaningful by their unique connection.

In 2004, Logan attended Dr. Patel’s North Central graduation as a baby in the arms of her mother, Dr. Kendall Selsky ’93 — Patel’s professor and mentor in the College’s athletic training program.

Years later, when Logan began her studies at North Central, Patel became the same source of guidance and encouragement that Logan’s mother, Kendall, had once been for her — bringing their story of mentorship full circle.

Read more by visiting https://bit.ly/4nEknSY.