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Congratulations to the 2026 Writing Contest Winners

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:14:41 -0400

Illinois Central College proudly recognizes the winners of the 2026 Student Writing Contest for their outstanding creativity, research, and written expression. This year's first-place winners included Gracie Brinker in Creative Writing...

Campus Activities Board Named 2026 Student Organization of the Year

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:04 -0400

The Campus Activities Board has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Student Organization of the Year for its dedication to creating engaging and inclusive experiences for students. Through campus events, themed activities, and c...

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Student Government Association Leadership Team

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:36:32 -0400

Illinois Central College is pleased to welcome the newly elected members of the 2026-2027 Student Government Association Executive Board and Student Trustee. Officially installed during this year's Student Leadership Awards, the leader...

Mary-Claire Murray Named 2026 Transfer Degree Student of the Year

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:21:52 -0400

Mary-Claire Murray has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Transfer Degree Student of the Year in recognition of her leadership, professionalism, and commitment to serving others. As a Student Ambassador in the Admissions Office...

Sage Bollenbach Named 2026 Transfer Degree Student of the Year

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:16:41 -0400

Sage Bollenbach has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Transfer Degree Student of the Year for his leadership, resilience, and dedication to service. A Student Ambassador and participant in the Disney College Program, Sage has ...

Sarah Linnemann Named 2026 Outstanding First Year Organization Member

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:01:30 -0400

Sarah Linnemann has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Outstanding First Year Organization Member for her exceptional involvement and leadership during her first year at ICC. As a member of Rotaract, Sarah has made a strong imp...

Elizabeth Bouchez Named 2026 Organization Officer of the Year

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:05 -0400

Elizabeth Bouchez has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Organization Officer of the Year for her outstanding leadership as President of the ICC Art Club. Throughout the year, Elizabeth led creative events, exhibitions, and col...

Kaitlyn von Nordheim Named 2026 Applied Science Student of the Year

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:53:44 -0400

Kaitlyn von Nordheim has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Applied Science Student of the Year in recognition of her academic excellence, leadership, and campus involvement. As a student employee in the ICC Library, Kaitlyn is...

Bryce Lawles Named 2026 Certificate Student of the Year

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:34:35 -0400

Bryce Lawles has been named Illinois Central College's 2026 Certificate Student of the Year for his outstanding leadership, reliability, and dedication within the Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology program. Known for his strong work e...

ICC Livestock Judging Team Earns Honors at All-East Contest

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:18:02 -0400

The Illinois Central College Livestock Judging Team delivered a standout performance at the prestigious All-East Contest, hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. ICC students demonstrated excellence in livestock evaluation across...

Student Success Story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:33:28 -0400

Smiles, Strength, and Second Chances: Kaylin's Path to Dental Hygiene After starting her college journey through Dual Credit and enrolling full-time at Illinois Central College, Kaylin began turning her passion for oral health into a c...

Student Success Story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:25:59 -0400

Discovering Possibility Through Design: Sasha's Journey at ICC Through Illinois Central College, Sasha built a strong foundation for her future in graphic design after moving from South Carolina to Illinois and graduating from a private...

Student Success Story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:51:39 -0400

Finding Her Path in Law and Leadership: Kyrah's Journey at ICC Through Illinois Central College's Legal Studies and Criminal Justice programs, Kyrah found the clarity, confidence, and support she needed to pursue a future in law while ...

Student Success Story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:43:44 -0400

Carter's Path from Startup to ICC After starting a screen printing and graphic design business at just thirteen, Carter came to Illinois Central College to gain the business knowledge needed to strengthen and grow his company. The welc...

ICC FBLA Students Earn Top Honors at State Leadership Conference

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:12:52 -0400

Illinois Central College students earned top honors at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference held February 27-28 at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. Eleven ICC student...

ICC Livestock Judging Team Earns Top Honors at Purdue University Contest

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:36:05 -0400

The Illinois Central College Livestock Judging Team earned top honors at the North Central Meat Animal Evaluation Contest held February 16-17 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, placing 2nd Overall among seven colleges and universi...

ICC Agriculture Students Earn Top Honors at State and National PAS Competitions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:14 -0400

Illinois Central College agriculture students earned top honors at both the Illinois Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) State Conference and the National PAS Competition, demonstrating strong technical knowledge, career preparation, and t...

Hands-On, Head-On: Dakota's Path to a Career with Purpose

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:36:10 -0500

Through Illinois Central College's HVAC program and the Workforce Empowerment Initiative, Dakota found the opportunity to pursue a career that's meaningful, hands-on, and built for long-term success. Support from ICC instructors and staff helpe...

Illinois Central College Announces President's List for Fall 2025

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:57:38 -0500

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned President's List honors during the Fall 2025 semester. President's List recognition is achieved with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars o...

Illinois Central College Announces Dean's List for Fall 2025

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:57:11 -0500

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Fall 2025 semester. Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99. Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on e...

ICC Students Excel at Illinois PAS Conference

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:45:15 -0500

Illinois Central College proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its Agri-Business Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau members, Horticulture Club, and Diesel Powered Equipment Technology students at the Illinois Professional Agricultural St...

Healing Forward: Jamie's Journey of Strength and Self-Discovery at ICC

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:09:09 -0500

After surviving a severe car accident, Jamie enrolled in the Social Work program at ICC to find a new direction and discovered more than she imagined. At ICC, she found a safe, supportive space where she could heal, grow, and dream again. With ...

Kenwon's Student Success Story

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:48:35 -0500

Kenwon is a Business student at Illinois Central College who launched his own skincare business with passion and drive, -but quickly realized he needed more knowledge and structure to take it further. At ICC, he found the tools, support, and me...

Student Success Story

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:02:20 -0400

Eli Murray is pursuing a degree in Fire Science at Illinois Central College. A high school dropout turned driven student, after completing his GED at ICC, he converted to a full-time student. He found a renewed sense of purpose and confidence t...

Megan's Student Success Story

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:51:11 -0400

Megan found her second start at Illinois Central College through the 100% online Interpreter Preparation Program. After earning a bachelor's degree and working in research, she stepped away from her career to focus on family-but her desire to m...