An Evening at Kish is our annual November celebration that brings together community
members, partners, alumni, and friends of the College for a night of connection, inspiration,
and support. Guests enjoy live music, signature drinks and appetizers, campus tours,
and opportunities to learn more about the impact of Kishwaukee College.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s “An Evening at Kish” — your presence, generosity, and
enthusiasm made the event a truly memorable evening of community and support. We look
forward to carrying this momentum into the year ahead. Together, we are opening doors
and creating brighter futures for our students and our community.
Your support helps open doors for students to pursue their educational goals and create
brighter futures. Whether through scholarships, program funding or special initiatives,
your generosity makes a lasting difference. Learn more about the many ways you can
give.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.