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North Central College provides students with the confidence, instruction and direction they need to exceed their personal best inside and outside of the classroom and throughout their careers. Founded in 1861 and located just 28 miles west of Chicago in the Historic District of Naperville, Ill. — named among the nation’s “Best Places to Live” by Money magazine — North Central is home to more than

2,800 students and offers 82 undergraduate majors, 67 additional undergraduate minors and concentrations, and 22 graduate degree and graduate certificate programs. News & World Report has named North Central a “Best in the Midwest” school for 29 years in a row and to learn more about the College’s state-of-the-art facilities and distinctive programs, particularly in the sciences and business.

North Central College’s “Chords for Kids” concert is a beloved annual tradition in the community. It’s a music experienc...
06/24/2026

North Central College’s “Chords for Kids” concert is a beloved annual tradition in the community. It’s a music experience where “wigglers are welcome,” and the student-musicians have as much fun as the children with special needs and families in the audience.

“I had no idea how much it was going to mean to the community, and how much it was going to give back to us,” said by Dr. Larry Van Oyen, professor of music emeritus, who launched “Chords for Kids” in 2017 and recently retired after 33 years at the College.

Read more in the new issue of North Central College magazine (see page 16): https://bit.ly/4qeleKc.

We are excited to partner with the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District on the transformation of the prop...
06/23/2026

We are excited to partner with the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District on the transformation of the property at 430 S. Washington St. into North Central College Riverwalk Park.

“This project marks the realization of a vision the College had when it first purchased the property more than a decade ago,” said President Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá. “This is a wonderful example of public-private collaboration that will benefit the entire community.” To read more, visit https://www.naperville.il.us/2026-news-articles/construction-commences-on-north-central-college-riverwalk-park/.

In her senior year at North Central, Miranda Dominguez ’27 will be applying to graduate school programs to study economi...
06/23/2026

In her senior year at North Central, Miranda Dominguez ’27 will be applying to graduate school programs to study economics research. Fortunately, she has already gained impressive experience conducting research during her undergraduate years with support from faculty mentors like Dr. Miranda Mendiola, assistant professor of economics.

Undergraduate research is a proven “difference maker” that helps students connect their curiosity to career preparation.

Read more in the spring-summer issue of North Central College magazine (see page 18): https://bit.ly/4qeleKc.

Spring-Summer Issue of North Central College magazine!COVER STORY: See how learning experiences like undergraduate resea...
06/22/2026

Spring-Summer Issue of North Central College magazine!

COVER STORY: See how learning experiences like undergraduate research, community-engaged learning and internships are difference makers that help students connect curiosity to career preparation. (p. 18)

PLUS:
🔴 Discover ways the College is responding to AI. (p. 12)
🔴 How “Chords for Kids” became a beloved tradition in the community. (p. 16)
🔴 Meet student-athletes who are bringing the world to campus. (p. 26)
🔴 Commencement 2026 highlights, College News, Class Notes, and more!

View the issue here: https://bit.ly/4qeleKc.

To all of the amazing Cardinal dads and father figures, we hope you had a wonderful Father’s Day!
06/22/2026

To all of the amazing Cardinal dads and father figures, we hope you had a wonderful Father’s Day!

Today, North Central College is closed to commemorate Juneteenth and its significance to our nation’s history.The Colleg...
06/19/2026

Today, North Central College is closed to commemorate Juneteenth and its significance to our nation’s history.

The College will reopen on Monday, June 22nd.

Considering a future in the health sciences? Join us on June 26th or July 17th for a Health Science Campus Tour!Receive ...
06/17/2026

Considering a future in the health sciences? Join us on June 26th or July 17th for a Health Science Campus Tour!

Receive an inside look at our cutting-edge facilities, collaborative learning environments and student life while touring the academic spaces shared by students in the following programs:

🔴 Athletic Training
🔴 Nursing
🔴 Occupational Therapy
🔴 Physical Therapy
🔴 Physician Assistant Studies

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus! Learn more and reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/4v66Sy1.

North Central recently reached a significant milestone in its long and rich history as a leader in business education. I...
06/12/2026

North Central recently reached a significant milestone in its long and rich history as a leader in business education. In April, AACSB International (AACSB) announced that North Central had earned accreditation of its programs in the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Widely considered the gold standard in business education, AACSB accreditation is an external marker of excellence held by just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. It ensures North Central has the resources, credentials and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.

Dr. David Green, Paleka-Thomson Dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, shares more about the impact of this achievement in a column for Positively Naperville.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4vhq2kL.

North Central’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program was granted accreditation-continued sta...
06/10/2026

North Central’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program was granted accreditation-continued status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA), the national accrediting body for physician assistant education.

The designation means that the College’s MSPAS program continues to meet the high standards established by ARC-PA and reflects North Central’s commitment to excellence in physician assistant education.

“This achievement is the result of a true team effort from our talented and dedicated faculty and staff,” said Dr. Kristin Geraty, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “The news also marks a significant milestone on our decade-long journey toward becoming a destination for healthcare education, as all of our graduate health science programs now hold full accreditation from their respective accrediting agencies.”

To read more, visit https://bit.ly/43njVza.

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