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Justin Turns Creativity Into a Future in Multimedia
Justin Turns Creativity Into a Future in Multimedia
Before coming to Illinois Central College, Justin was not fully confident in his academic abilities. During high school, he struggled with depression, missed classes at times, and often questioned what his future would look like. Even through those challenges, one thing stayed consistent. He knew he was drawn to multimedia, video production, and creative storytelling. Growing up around media through…
Erica Becomes the Teacher She Needed
Erica Becomes the Teacher She Needed
For much of her early education, Erica felt left behind. Growing up in California, she often struggled in school, especially in math and reading. Even when she asked for help, she frequently felt dismissed instead of supported. Erica remembers feeling like she had to figure things out on her own, which made it difficult to build confidence in herself as…
Lydia Grows from Surviving to Serving
Lydia Grows from Surviving to Serving
Before coming to ICC, Lydia spent ten years battling addiction. She experienced homelessness and lived day to day without a clear path forward. Sobriety changed everything — and with it came a new question: what now? That answer began at ICC. After hearing about the Drug and Alcohol Counselor Training program, Lydia decided to take a step forward. She connected…
She Came Back Ready: Amy’s Path to Respiratory Therapy
She Came Back Ready: Amy’s Path to Respiratory Therapy
Amy’s path to a career in respiratory therapy wasn’t a straight line, but we were always there when she was ready to take the next step. After moving to Peoria in 2008, Amy first enrolled at ICC while working, unsure of what she wanted to pursue. When a promotion shifted her focus, she stepped away from classes. But the goal…
Early Childhood Education Helped Yolanda Heal and Find Her Purpose
Early Childhood Education Helped Yolanda Heal and Find Her Purpose
For Yolanda, the path to college did not follow a traditional timeline. While she was earning her GED through the Tri-County Urban League, she met the ICC TRIO team, who encouraged her to consider college and helped her begin imagining a different future. Education is freedom. Nobody can take that away from you. Yolanda, ICC graduate That encouragement became the…
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Illinois Central College Recognized with Statewide ICCTA Awards
Illinois Central College Recognized with Statewide ICCTA Awards
Illinois Central College alumna Dr. Jazmine Stubblefield has received the 2026 Pacesetter Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), earning statewide recognition as an outstanding recent graduate of an Illinois community college. The award was presented during the ICCTA’s annual Awards Banquet on June 5 in Lombard, Illinois. The event celebrates the students, alumni, trustees, faculty, staff and…
2,215 Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Commencement
2,215 Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Commencement
More than 2,215 graduates were celebrated during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 17, at the Peoria Civic Center. Family members, faculty, staff, and community supporters filled the Arena and joined virtually via livestream as graduates were recognized for earning more than 2,355 degrees and certificates. This year’s class includes thirteen high school students from Dunlap, Peoria, and Washington…
FCI Pekin Celebrates First Graduating Class of Prison Education Program
FCI Pekin Celebrates First Graduating Class of Prison Education Program
Illinois Central College marked a historic milestone on May 12 as the inaugural cohort of its Prison Education Program (PEP) graduated from the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Pekin. Twenty students—13 men and 7 women—earned their business specialist certificates to expand their career opportunities. ICC’s program is the first in the nation approved by the U.S. Department of Education to…
Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College Hosts Largest-Ever Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day
Illinois Central College (ICC) hosted its largest Apprenticeship Signing and Recognition Day to date on Thursday, April 30, at the East Peoria Campus Performing Arts Center, bringing together students, employer partners, and community leaders to highlight the continued expansion of apprenticeship pathways across Central Illinois and their impact on the regional workforce. A total of 68 students beginning registered apprenticeships…
Illinois Central College Advances Regional Educator Pipeline Through Future Teacher Summit
Illinois Central College Advances Regional Educator Pipeline Through Future Teacher Summit
Illinois Central College welcomed students from across central Illinois on April 21 for the 2026 Future Teacher Summit, a full-day experience designed to expand awareness of careers in education and strengthen the region’s future educator pipeline. Supported by Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL) funding, the summit connected prospective teachers with educators, higher education faculty, and current college students through a…
Four Central Illinois Community Colleges Generate $799.6 Million in Economic Impact, Support More Than 10,000 Jobs
Four Central Illinois Community Colleges Generate $799.6 Million in Economic Impact, Support More Than 10,000 Jobs
A new study finds Illinois Central, Heartland, Carl Sandburg, and Spoon River colleges account for one in every 47 jobs across a 20-county region. Illinois Central College, Heartland Community College, Carl Sandburg College, and Spoon River College together generate $799.6 million in economic impact and support 10,464 jobs across the West Central Illinois Community College Region, according to a new…
Illinois Central College Celebrates Community College Month, Highlighting Regional Impact and Student Opportunity
Illinois Central College Celebrates Community College Month, Highlighting Regional Impact and Student Opportunity
Illinois Central College (ICC) is proud to join community colleges nationwide this April in celebrating Community College Month, an annual campaign led by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) to improve awareness of the economic, academic, and equity advantages of attending community colleges. The 2026 theme, “The Smartest First Step. The Strongest Next Step,” reflects the full scope of…
Dr. Jamonica Rolle Selected as New President of Illinois Central College
Dr. Jamonica Rolle Selected as New President of Illinois Central College
New Leader to Begin July 1 The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jamonica Rolle (pronounced ‘role’) as the College’s next president following a comprehensive national search. Dr. Rolle will assume the role on July 1 and will lead ICC’s continued advancement as a regional leader in student success, workforce development, and economic vibrancy. The Board’s decision…
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Program Exploration Visit Day
Discover what your future could look like at a Program Exploration Visit Day. This visit experience is designed for prospective students who want to learn more about ICC, explore career… Read more »
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
East Peoria Campus, Academic Building
1 College Drive
East Peoria,
IL
61635-0001
United States
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