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Dual Credit Programs Provide a Head Start for Students as Enrollments Swell

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Students in high schools across the state are earning college credit and saving money thanks to a push by the community college system to increase access to dual credit opportunities. Over the last five years, enrollment in community college dual credit courses has increased... Read More.

College Signing Days celebrate students who choose RLC

Monday, March 5 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is continuing to celebrate local high school seniors who choose to further their education with College Signing Days. The event, back for a third year, invites high schoolers to take pride in their choice to attend college.During College Signing Days, Academic... Read More.

SIC Hosts Area’s Top Students for Annual WYSE Competition

Friday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Nearly 150 high school students from the region met on the campus of Southeastern Illinois College Thursday, Feb. 8, to take a series of regional exams as part of the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) academic competition.The event was hosted by the... Read More.

SIC students win top school in welding competition

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College welding students attended and brought home awards from the 10th annual David Nuckols Memorial Welding Competition on Friday, Feb. 9 at Gray Wolf Industrial in Owensboro, Kentucky. SIC accepts the award for #1 welding school at the David Nuckols Memorial Welding Competition.... Read More.

WVC’s Career and Technical Education Programs Prepare Students for Jobs

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares individuals for high-skilled, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness. Last year, roughly two-thirds (62.2%) of all Illinois community college graduates earned a CTE degree or certificate. CTE programs offer flexible scheduling, work-based learning, and stackable credentials that... Read More.

2017-18 Scholarship Funding Still Available For Eligible Minority Students Pursuing Education Degrees

Friday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois minority college students who are pursuing a degree in teaching and who are eligible for the Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship Program can still get funding for the current 2017-18... Read More.

Three RLC Allied Health students named IRHA scholars

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

Three outstanding Rend Lake College students are being rewarded for their hard work and dedication to the local area with scholarships this spring through the Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA).Sarah Davis of Broughton, Brittney Pettit of Benton, and Jera Sloat of Bonnie were each... Read More.

RLC Taxidermy students complete projects

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Taxidermy class instructor Fred Lawrence, LEFT, assists Matthew Smith, RIGHT, of Norris City with his bobcat project. Smith was one of eight students enrolled in the class this spring. All eight students completed at... Read More.

Activity Scholarships Awarded to WVC Students

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

WVC Activity Program Awards are available to high school seniors within the College District #529 region who demonstrate a potential to excel in their area of study. This award helps provide assistance with tuition costs for fall and spring semesters at Wabash Valley College... Read More.

CWCJHS Students of the Quarter for Second Quarter 2017-2018

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER2017-2018FIRST NINE WEEKSMcKenzie DavisLayne GwaltneyMacey HeilNate Garner STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER2017-2018SECOND NINE WEEKSBrenna RussellTanner SpenceKaeli BurchfieldBrody Atteberry