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We are YOUR community college in Champaign, Illinois. 🐍
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🎉 New Year, New Goals! Ready to invest in YOU in 2026? 🐍🎓
Join Enrollment Express Jan 5–9 in U-Wing and get set for Spring! ✅
✔ Explore campus
✔ Meet advisors
✔ Connect with Financial Aid & Student Services
Plan your visit 👉 parkland.edu/visitus
#NewYearNewYou
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January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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🎉 That’s a wrap on 2025, Cobras! 💚
✨ What was YOUR favorite moment? Drop it in the comments! 👇
#YearInReview #RollCobras #2025Highlights
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December 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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❄️ Parkland College will be closed beginning at 5 pm this evening, December 23, through January 4, 2026. We wish our community a safe and warm Winter Break. 🧣
🌟 See you in the New Year, Cobras! 🐍
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December 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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🐍 Parkland College BOT approved the 2027–2029 academic calendars and shared big updates: a $75K Caterpillar grant, new partnerships, and 60th anniversary plans! 🎉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4pf2Sb6.
Trustees Approve Academic Calendars, More at Monthly Meeting
The Parkland College Board of Trustees approved two upcoming academic calendars among other items at their monthly meeting Wednesday. Trustees approved the proposed 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 academic c...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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👋 Meet Willow! Parkland College Student Ambassador 🐍
When she’s not studying for a future career in Nursing, she enjoys the woods, a good book, writing and floral design. 🌳✨
Ready to explore Parkland? ➡️ parkland.edu/visitus
#ParklandProud #StudentLife
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December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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❄️ Enjoy the sounds of winter with the Parkland Orchestra. 🎻
🎺 Learn more at parkland.edu/music. 🎶
#ParklandPresents
December 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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💡We know you're on break, but don't forget! The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now. 💰
🟢 Not sure where to start?
Visit parkland.edu/fafsa for step-by-step instructions. 🐍
December 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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🐍Your journey starts here. 💚
Congrats to all of our December graduates. 🎓
#ParklandProud
December 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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From Parkland College to a lifelong career at @rideMTD! 🚍
Brad Witt’s story shows how education + determination = success.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3DzSAR7
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December 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Parkland College + @unit4schools.bsky.social = Early Transfer Academy (ETA) launching Summer 2026.
Graduate HS with a diploma AND GECC credential!
✅ Discounted tuition
✅ College-level courses
✅ Hands-on support
Apply by Jan 16, 2026 → parkland.edu/ETA
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December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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📣 Finals Week is here! Before you submit that last exam, make sure you complete your course evaluations. Your feedback matters and helps improve classes for future students.
✅ Check your Parkland email
🗓 Deadline: Thursday, Dec 11
📱 Quick, easy, anonymous
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December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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You did it, Cobras! 🎓 The last day of classes is here and now it’s time to show off what you’ve learned. 💪 Finals week starts NOW! Stay focused, stay strong, and finish the semester like a champ. 🐍 Check your exam schedule at connect.parkland.edu. #ParklandProud
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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🌌 Staerkel Planetarium’s Spring 2026 lineup is here!
New shows, fan favorites, Spanish-language programs, sensory-friendly events & more. Don’t miss Dark Side of the Moon light show!
👉 Full schedule: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Newsroom/Parkland-News?ArtMID=1721&ArticleID=1286
Staerkel Planetarium Announces Variety of Spring 2026 Shows
The Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has announced their spring 2026 schedule, featuring a variety of shows from new adventures to fan favorites for everyone to enjoy. One new show, "Messenge...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Exciting news for families! 🎉 Parkland’s College for Kids expands with a Spring Edition starting Jan 17!
Kids ages 6–15 can explore fun classes like:
🍳 Chef’s Challenge
🎨 Paint & Create
🐾 Pet Safety
📖 Learn how to register at https://bit.ly/48FFBZx
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December 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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😌 Stress Less Week is here! Recharge before finals with therapy dogs, survival kit crafting, FREE coffee & tea at the Learning Commons, and an art break at Giertz Gallery. 🐍💚
👉 Check events: connect.parkland.edu
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December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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As a reminder Parkland College will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess beginning at 5 pm November 26 through November 30. Check out connect.parkland.edu for upcoming events and enjoy your break, Cobras! 🧡🍂
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Cobras, we're thankful for YOU and your continued support of #FeedtheNeed this month. Look for green boxes around campus to donate shelf-stable necessities. 💚🐍
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November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Discover Space Weather!
Join us for our Kaler Science Lecture on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Staerkel Planetarium.
🎟 Tickets: $2 (Free for Friends of the Planetarium)
📍 Staerkel Planetarium
👉 Read more: https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Newsroom/Parkland-News?ArtMID=1721&ArticleID=1283
Parkland College Kaler Science Lecture to Feature Space Weather
The upcoming Kaler Science Lecture at Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium will feature a discussion on space weather.   On Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m., University of Illinois Professor Dr. Lara Waldrop w...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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💡Did you know that you can get everything you need to be ready for Spring Semester in one convenient place?
🐍 Join us for Enrollment Express Wednesdays through December 17, 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm on the second floor of the U-Wing. 📍
🟢 RSVP today at parkland.edu/visitus.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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💚 Parkland Student Government Association is working with Public Safety to support Feed the Need! 🛒
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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📢 Reminder: Free Outreach Event for Single Student-Parents
📅 Sat, Nov 22 | 🕘 9–11 a.m. | 📍 Parkland CDC (G building)
Connect with resources + get supplies!
✅ Register at CDC or Student Life (U111)
📞 Info: 217-373-3777
#ParklandCollege #StudentParents
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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✅At its November meeting, the Board approved the FY26 tax levy to sustain essential educational and operational services at Parkland College. Additional updates include childcare fees, safety partnerships, and tech initiatives.
📌 Read the full update: https://bit.ly/48ryK70
Parkland Trustees Approve FY26 Tax Levy at November Meeting
The Parkland College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2026 property tax levy among other agenda items at its regular board meeting Wednesday. The board called for a public hearing before ap...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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💡Did you know your student-led news source The Prospectus has its own podcast!? Tune into their first visual segment on Parkland's YouTube: https://youtu.be/i8m6n9smX8M?si=v_1y2lrfYL38mHB2
Fall Menu Review: The Prospectus Podcast #TasteTest #FoodVlog #StudentLife #parklandcollege
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November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Finals are near, Cobras! 🐍
Plan ahead:
📚 Free tutoring & study space at Learning Commons
🧠 Brain break at Giertz Gallery
🍔 Snacks & lunch at ETC
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November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Meet Jaden Campbell, a #ParklandProud alum who started at Parkland College and is now at U of I with plans to serve in the Illinois House! 💬 “Your career starts now.”
✅ Affordable tuition
✅ Leadership roles
✅ Academic growth
Read his story 👉 bit.ly/ParklandCollegeGreatFutures
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM