College of DuPage Foundation & College of DuPage Alumni Engagement

College of DuPage Foundation & College of DuPage Alumni Engagement College of DuPage offers the variety of programming and depth of expertise to support them all!

Established as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization in 1967, the foundation supports educational innovations in programming and student support services, provides scholarships and awards to students, and recognizes faculty and graduates. College of DuPage Foundation
Become part of a Lasting Institution

The dreams and aspirations of our students come in all shapes and sizes – large, sm

all, and those that have yet to be imagined or explored. Founded in 1967, College of DuPage Foundation serves the College of DuPage by supporting educational innovations in programming and student support services, providing scholarships and awards to students, and giving recognition to both faculty and graduates of the institution. Philanthropic support, along with community and business partnerships, ensure that this mission is fulfilled, and that our students are able to make their dreams come true! In 1971, the College of DuPage Alumni Association was created to connect with and serve COD alumni, friends, current students, and residents of District 502. Throughout the years, dedicated volunteers and staff worked tirelessly to advance alumni efforts at the College. College of DuPage Alumni Relations

As an alum, there are many ways to stay engaged with College of DuPage. We invite you to connect with fellow graduates at an upcoming event, and take advantage of the many benefits of being a COD graduate. History

In 1971, the College of DuPage Alumni Association was created to connect with and serve COD alumni, friends, current students and residents of District 502. In 2015, this program was re-launched as College of DuPage Alumni Relations. Alumni Relations is committed to serving alumni and friends by keeping them informed of College happenings and offering various ways to get involved. Alumni can participate by attending networking events, mentoring students, nominating an alum for recognition, signing up for our newsletter, donating to scholarships and more! In 2021, the Chaparral Alumni Network was launched to serve alumni by creating connections for students with alumni for mentoring and career opportunities. In addition, the Chaparral Alumni Network is designed to keep alumni informed of College happenings as well offering various ways for alumni to get involved and connect with each other.

With your support, we're helping students gain practical skills for growing local industries, including those employers ...
08/31/2026

With your support, we're helping students gain practical skills for growing local industries, including those employers need most, like technology and healthcare.

(Fortune article linked in comments ⤵️)

August is Make-a-Will Month, a great time to help students achieve their dreams by:📝 designating a percentage of your es...
08/30/2026

August is Make-a-Will Month, a great time to help students achieve their dreams by:

📝 designating a percentage of your estate or a dollar amount to be gifted to CODF.
📈 add CODF as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan. 100% of those funds will be distributed to the Foundation.
📩 Name CODF as a remainder beneficiary of your donor-advised fund.

Learn more at https://cod.planmylegacy.org/

We lost an icon this week. 💕 Dolly's sparkle, her voice, and her generosity touched millions — including the young girls...
08/28/2026

We lost an icon this week. 💕

Dolly's sparkle, her voice, and her generosity touched millions — including the young girls who watched her on stage and dreamed of being just like her.

For everyone who has supported McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, thank you for keeping that dream alive. 40 MAC-nificent years of turning little girls' love for art into something real. ✨

ALUMNI STORIES: From Elmhurst to 47 states and 36 national parks! 🚐✨Check out how College of DuPage alumna Hannah Deadma...
08/26/2026

ALUMNI STORIES: From Elmhurst to 47 states and 36 national parks! 🚐✨

Check out how College of DuPage alumna Hannah Deadman-Arnst turned a love for geography, science and strategic communications into a thriving remote career on the road. After using COD to build a strong academic foundation, she transferred to complete her degree and launched her own business, all while traveling 75,000 miles across the country.💚

For COD alumna Hannah Deadman-Arnst, the office view is always chan...

⏰ ATTN: COD students!Our scholarship cycle for Spring 2027 will be open in one week, Sept. 1 - Nov. 1.
08/25/2026

⏰ ATTN: COD students!

Our scholarship cycle for Spring 2027 will be open in one week, Sept. 1 - Nov. 1.

It’s a gorgeous day out on the course for a great cause! ⛳️☀️We’re having a fantastic time at the College of DuPage Alum...
08/24/2026

It’s a gorgeous day out on the course for a great cause! ⛳️☀️

We’re having a fantastic time at the College of DuPage Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic, raising critical funds to support scholarships and help COD students achieve their educational goals.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, golfers and volunteers for spending the day with us and investing in our students. Your support makes a difference! 🏌️‍♂️💚

Sending warm and fuzzies to all the COD students returning to classes today, the first day of the fall semester!
08/24/2026

Sending warm and fuzzies to all the COD students returning to classes today, the first day of the fall semester!

Four College of DuPage students from the summer Arts & Community class painted this mural for a local park, commissioned...
08/23/2026

Four College of DuPage students from the summer Arts & Community class painted this mural for a local park, commissioned by the Village of Willowbrook: Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with COD Arts Program Co-Chair David Ouellette and Adjunct Faculty member Alana Ferguson!

Great job, students! 🙌

Thank you, JCS Fund and DuPage Foundation, for serving as a presenting sponsor for the McAninch Arts Center at College o...
08/20/2026

Thank you, JCS Fund and DuPage Foundation, for serving as a presenting sponsor for the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage's 40th Anniversary Gala!

We're so grateful for your continued partnership to bring the arts to every DuPage resident.

08/17/2026

Students who request funds from our Emergency Fund often do so as a last resort. They've already donated plasma, borrowed from family/friends, or used up their savings. Often, they are homeless or living in vehicles, faced eviction, lost everything to fire or theft, and weathered shut off notices for utilities.

They often try to pay one expense to keep it current while sacrifice another payment until they get assistance – robbing Peter to pay Paul.

With a worsening economy, emergency fund requests are growing. In July of fiscal year 24, we had 0 emergency fund requests. In July of FY25, it was 4. In FY 26 and FY27, it was 7.

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