Articles filed under Community Colleges
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Will moving to the Mountain West help NIU?Jan 07, 2025 8:27 pm - Northern Illinois officially announced its move to the Mountain West Conference for football in 2026. Why did the school make this decision and what are the benefits?
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National title in hand, it’s finally time for North Central to change QBsJan 06, 2025 7:32 pm - North Central quarterback Luke Lehnen finished an amazing college career by throwing for 4 touchdowns in Sunday’s victory over Mount Union in the Stagg Bowl. Now the Cardinals need to figure out what to do next at the position.
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NIU accepts offer to join Mountain West Conference for footballJan 06, 2025 3:13 pm - Northern Illinois University has accepted an offer to join the Mountain West Conference for football only.
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North Central College wins Division III national football titleJan 05, 2025 10:38 pm - North Central College beat Mount Union 41-25 in Sunday’s Division III national championship football game.
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A championship mindset: Circle of success keeps spinning at North Central CollegeJan 05, 2025 6:00 am - The story of North Central’s rise to football powerhouse continues. Current head coach Brad Spencer helped launch the turnaround when still a student, while a former player shut the door in a pivotal playoff victory.
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From rags to Staggs: How North Central became a Division III football powerhouseJan 04, 2025 10:00 am - North Central will play in the Stagg Bowl on Sunday, its fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III championship game. How did it happen? Here’s a detailed look at the Naperville school’s long climb to the top.
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North Central College quarterback Lehnen wins Gagliardi Trophy for second consecutive seasonJan 03, 2025 9:56 pm - North Central College quarterback Luke Lehnen was announced as the winner of the 2024 Gagliardi Trophy, the most prestigious award in NCAA Division III football, on Friday prior to Sunday's Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.
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North Central College seeks return to the top in Sunday’s Stagg Bowl national championship gameJan 02, 2025 7:17 pm - North Central will play in its fifth straight Division III championship game. But the Cardinals still have a long way to go to catch Sunday’s opponent, Mount Union.
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‘A good, viable option’: More women are choosing to work in the trades for better pay and benefitsJan 02, 2025 1:08 pm - A growing number of women are entering the trades. According to Institute for Women’s Policy Research, in 2023, the number of women working in the trades reached the highest level ever — 363,651 working in construction and extraction occupations.
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Experience the Thrill of Local Sports Through Our LensDec 29, 2024 2:08 pm - Each week Daily Herald photographers capture high school athletes at their peak. We hope that you enjoy the Week in sports photos through our lens as much as we enj...