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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...

Naethan's Student Success Story

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:48:17 -0400

Naethan Yu completed the Industrial Electrical Technology Apprenticeship program at Illinois Central College after serving four years in the military and finding that a traditional classroom wasn't the right fit. Through a hands-on apprenticesh...

Eleven ICC Students Compete in 61st Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:56:17 -0400

Illinois Central College proudly celebrates the achievements of 11 talented students who competed in the 61st Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA, in June 2025.

Benjamin's ICC Success Story

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:33:21 -0400

Benjamin discovered new purpose at Illinois Central College after spending some time in the workforce. A first-generation college student, he enrolled in Business courses with a bold vision: to launch a medical technology company that serves pe...

Illinois Central College Announces President's List for Spring 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:59:54 -0400

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

Illinois Central College Announces Dean's List for Spring 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:53:37 -0400

Illinois Central College congratulates students who earned Dean's List honors during the Spring 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...

SkillsUSA State Merit Achievement

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:40:29 -0400

Sixty-five Illinois Central College students showcased their skills at the SkillsUSA Elite Career Connections Competition held in Peoria, IL, in May. SkillsUSA Illinois recognizes career and technical education students who excel in the...

ICC Livestock Judging Team Earns Honors at All-East Contest

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:15:12 -0400

The Illinois Central College Livestock Judging Team delivered a standout performance at the prestigious All-East Contest, hosted by Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. ICC students demonstrated excellence in livestock evaluation acros...

ICC Men's Golf Makes History with National Runner-Up Finish

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:10:41 -0400

The sixth-ranked Illinois Central College Men's Golf team made history last week with a best-ever National Runner-Up finish at the NJCAA National Championship, held at Swan Lake Resort in Indiana. The Cougars battled through four intense rounds...

Cougars Return to World Series with Grit and Determination

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:07:24 -0400

The Illinois Central College women's softball team capped a phenomenal 2024-25 season with a return to the NJCAA Division II World Series-reaffirming their place among the nation's elite. After a fierce battle in the elimination bracket, the No...

Congratulations to the 2025 Student Government Association Leadership Team

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:15:43 -0400

Illinois Central College is pleased to welcome the newly elected members of the 2025 Student Government Association Executive Board and Student Trustee. Officially installed at this year's Student Leadership Awards, these student leaders will r...