Heartland Community College

Aemun Lopeyok, Student Trustee and Ella Brownlee standing in front of the Hawks food bank

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Heartland Community College is all about connection and belonging—from linking students to education and careers to building partnerships that strengthen our community. This issue highlights those efforts, including the new COUNTRY Financial Trail that literally connects campus to our community. Discover how Heartland helps everyone feel welcome.

STUDENTS ENGAGED IN
THE COMMUNITY

Heartland students are stepping up as volunteers, leaders, and change‑makers—from community service to tackling food insecurity. Meet Ella Brownlee and the Hawks who are transforming campus and beyond through leadership, engagement, and compassion. Explore how these efforts continue to make a lasting impact on our community today.

Discover the student leaders driving community change today

COUNTRY FINANCIAL
TRAIL OPENS

A new mile‑long trail is transforming Birky Pond into a vibrant community destination. Thanks to COUNTRY Financial and state support, the space now features restored prairie, birdwatching stations, an outdoor classroom, and more. Discover how this project is opening Heartland’s campus to nature, recreation, and community connection.

Explore how the COUNTRY Trail connects campus and community

HCC-ISU PARTNERSHIP CREATES NEW PATHWAYS

Heartland and Illinois State University are expanding their “Better Together” partnership with new transfer pathways in Special Education and Engineering. The agreements streamline coursework, support working learners, reduce costs, and create clear, efficient routes from Heartland programs to ISU bachelor’s degrees and high‑demand careers.

Learn how the Heartland–ISU partnership creates opportunity

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

STUDENTS ENGAGED IN
THE COMMUNITY

COUNTRY FINANCIAL
TRAIL OPENS

HCC-ISU PARTNERSHIP CREATES NEW PATHWAYS

CREDIT CLASS REGISTRATION DATES

SUMMER 2026:
Open through June 1

FALL 2026:
Open through August 17

Heartland Community College

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

STUDENTS ENGAGED INTHE COMMUNITY

COUNTRY FINANCIALTRAIL OPENS

HCC-ISU PARTNERSHIP CREATES NEW PATHWAYS

CREDIT CLASS REGISTRATION DATES

SUMMER 2026:Open through June 1FALL 2026:Open through August 17

STUDENTS ENGAGED IN
THE COMMUNITY

COUNTRY FINANCIAL
TRAIL OPENS

SUMMER 2026:
Open through June 1

FALL 2026:
Open through August 17