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North Central College

North Central College provides students with the confidence, instruction and direction they need to exceed their personal best inside and outside of the classroom and throughout their careers. Founded in 1861 and located just 28 miles west of Chicago in the Historic District of Naperville, Ill. — named among the nation’s “Best Places to Live” by Money magazine — North Central is home to more than 2,800 students and offers 82 undergraduate majors, 67 additional undergraduate minors and concentrations, and 22 graduate degree and graduate certificate programs. Visit northcentralcollege.edu to discover why U.S. News & World Report has named North Central a “Best in the Midwest” school for 29 years in a row, and to learn more about the College’s state-of-the-art facilities and distinctive programs, particularly in the sciences and business.

North Central College Fine & Performing Arts Calendar for October 2025

Wentz Concert Hall in the North Central College Performing Arts Center is located at 171 E. Chicago Avenue, just steps from downtown Naperville and...

Record Number of New Students Leads to Highest Student Enrollment in North Central College History

Above / Banners fly high as North Central College welcomes another school year with record enrollment as well as being named among U.S. News...

North Central College fine and performing arts on stage in May

Wentz Concert Hall is located in the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., just steps from downtown Naperville....

North Central College stages 37th Annual Gospel Extravaganza and 18th Annual Chords for Kids Concert

Above / North Central College again will host the Annual Gospel Extravaganza on Feb. 22 and the Annual Chords for Kids Concert on March...

Happenings on stage at North Central College in October 2024

The calendar listing features fine and performing arts events staged in October on a variety of venues at North Central College, including Wentz Concert...

Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Appointed President of North Central College

North Central College Report The Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Dr. Abiódún “G-P” Gòkè-Pariolá as president of North Central College for a transitional period....

Interfaith Leader and Educator Eboo Patel to Address North Central College’s 2024 Graduating Class

Above / North Central College has announced Eboo Patel will deliver commencement address on Sun., May 5, the Residence Hall/Recreation Center (Res/Rec Center). Nationally renowned...

On stage at North Central College during April 2024

Above / Madden Theatre and Wentz Concert Hall are located in the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Avenue,...

North Central College hosts ‘For Love of Waterways’ Film Festival

Above / As an early kick-off to Earth Month in April, North Central College hosted "For Love of Waterways" (FLOW) Film Festival at Pfeiffer...

‘Chords for Kids’ concert takes the stage at Wentz Concert Hall March 2

Above / North Central College will host a unique concert experience for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a night of...