North Central College Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement

06/21/2026

We celebrate the dads and father figures who have provided guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support that leave a lasting impact on our alumni family and beyond. Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

On June 12th & 13th, WONC alumni, friends, family, staff, and faculty reflected and reminisced as they said "Farewell to Oliver Hall". We hope you enjoyed your time on campus and can't wait to welcome you back soon!

06/18/2026

Some traditions never change, and we're okay with that

06/16/2026

Will Allan ’09 stars in "An Enemy of the People" from May 6th - June 27th at TimeLine Theatre. Now based in Los Angeles, Allan ’09 returns to the stage, after playwriting, for the first time since his 2009 debut for TimeLine Theatre Company.

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.

06/10/2026

It's giving ✨Main Character Energy✨

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.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Did you know? WONC moved to Oliver Hall in 1997, with a prominent location on campus! RSVP to WONC's "Farewell to Oliver Hall" Celebration on Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13th. RSVP Here: https://noctrl.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSg9ddWKk7F43xc

05/29/2026

On May 21, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) hosted its 40 Under 40 Achievement Awards — celebrating young professionals who are shaping the future of the Naperville community through leadership, innovation and service.

We are proud that eight (20%!) of all honorees were North Central College alumni or dedicated staff members:

• Nora Beswick ’13
• Marc Dunn ’16
• Steve Hlavac ’12
• Ashley Klco M’18
• Katie Mayers ’10
• Emily Rosenberg ’19
• Stephanie Ryding ’10 Zobac
• Natalie Vivacqua ’10/M’12

The honorees are pictured on the stage of Wentz Concert Hall with Scott Wehrli ’91, mayor of Naperville; Dr. David Green, dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and Kaylin Risvold, M’19, president and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Left to right are Wehrli, Mayers, Oglesbee, Hlavac, Risvold, Beswick, Rosenberg, Klco, Vivacqua, and Green.

Congratulations to our Cardinals and colleagues — and to all of this year’s honorees! 🎉