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SIC Celebrates Students and Donors at 2025 Scholarship Dinner

Thursday, May 1 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College honored both outstanding students and the legacy of generous scholarship donors during the 2025 Scholarship Dinner held April 22 in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. Guests were treated to an Italian meal prepared by the Falcon Bistro followed by an... Read More.

SIC Names Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Friday, April 25 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College has announced that Jennifer Roehm-Scheffer has been bestowed with the prestigious Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. This honor, awarded by a vote of her peers, recognizes Roehm-Scheffer’s exceptional contributions to... Read More.

Longtime SIC Board Chair Dr. Patrick York Retires After 18 Years

Wednesday, April 16 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College bids a heartfelt farewell to longtime Board Chair Dr. Patrick York, who retired this month after 18 years of dedicated service to the college and community. Dr. York, a respected veterinarian and co-owner of Harrisburg Veterinary Clinic, was first elected to the... Read More.

Former SIC President Appointed to Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, April 8 by Nicole Behnke

Former Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice has been appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to serve on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. Dr. Rice brings more than 35 years of experience in education and public... Read More.

SIC Job Fair April 16

Monday, April 7 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College will host its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium on SIC’s Harrisburg campus. This free event is open to job seekers and employers, providing a valuable opportunity for networking, career exploration, and on-the-spot interviews. Attendees are... Read More.

SIC Students Participate in Welding Competition

Friday, March 21 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College welding student Jaxen Simmons, a dual credit student from Norris City Omaha Enfield High School, took first place in the student division at the 2025 Welding Competition sponsored by NIX Industries and hosted by the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center... Read More.

SIC Dual Credit Agriscience Tours Elastec

Friday, March 7 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi-White County High School students enrolled in Southeastern Illinois College’s dual credit Introduction to Agriscience class recently toured Elastec, a leading environmental solutions company based in Carmi, Illinois. The class, led by instructors Briley Lenkaitis and Kirk Murphy, visited Elastec on Feb. 26 to gain... Read More.

SIC Earns 15th Model Illinois Government Championship

Thursday, March 6 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College has etched its name into the record book by capturing its third consecutive Model Illinois Government (MIG) championship when it was named, “Outstanding Large Delegation” on Sunday. This marks SIC’s 15th State Championship in 21 years and second three-peat in eight years. The win... Read More.

SIC Welding Program in Carmi Receives Donation from Nix Industrial

Thursday, December 19 by Nicole Behnke

The Southeastern Illinois College Welding Program recently received a donation of a ½-inch steel plate from Corey Wilzbacher, Heavy Industrial Specialist at Nix Industrial, based in Poseyville, Indiana. The plate will be used as practice testing material for welding students at SIC’s Carmi location... Read More.

Veterans Recognition Ceremony at SIC

Monday, November 11 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College held its annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 8 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby, where students, faculty, and community members gathered to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans. The ceremony began with the Presentation... Read More.