Sometimes a creative outlet can be a lifesaver literally. Marine veteran and Heartland Community College graduate Richard Casper is a Purple Heart recipient, artist and entrepreneur. The central Illinois native suffered a traumatic brain injury during a tour in Iraq. Now, Casper dedicates himself to helping other veterans heal through art
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Heartland Community College
Lincoln, IL– Heartland Community College Lincoln will have some fun and educational in-person learning opportunities for both adults and kids this summer.
June
Continuing Education: Adults can enjoy some summer fun and learn to prepare delicious meals during the Kitchen Gadgets for Quick Cooking – Continuing Education class.
Save time and meal-prep stress with the help of trusty kitchen gadgets like air fryers and Instant Pot® appliances. Discover the ins and outs of these tools as you master the techniques of quick cooking. You will create a main dish, side and dessert – for a complete meal!
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Jack Graue is a student reporter at WGLT. He joined WGLT in summer 2021. He is also a student in the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
Heartland Community College officials say early signs point to a rebound in new students attending for the fall term.
After a sharp decline in enrollment earlier in the pandemic, Heartland Community College officials say early signs point to a rebound in new students attending for the fall term.
Heartland s fall enrollment was down about 10% in 2020. After a few weeks of registration, the head count for fall 2021 is up slightly (about 1%) from fall of last year, said Sarah Diel-Hunt, HCC s vice president of enrollment and student support services.
Most promising, she said, is a 50% increase in enrollment of new students, students over the age of 25, and students who are returning after taking a break from classes.