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Before New York, There Was ICC
Before New York, There Was ICC
ICC Class of 2022 (Mass Communication) Transferred to Illinois State University Reporter, News10 ABC in Albany, New York When Alex graduated from high school, he did not think college would be in his future. He was working at a restaurant and planning to attend barber school. While many of his classmates had already chosen a college and mapped out their…
Kendra Finds the Confidence to Begin Again
Kendra Finds the Confidence to Begin Again
For Kendra, Illinois Central College has been part of her story for more than a decade. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at ICC because it offered an affordable path toward a career in healthcare close to home. She earned her Certified Nursing Assistant credential, but like many students, life took her in a different direction before she could…
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…
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Methodist College, ICC partner to expand healthcare education pathways in Greater Peoria
Methodist College, ICC partner to expand healthcare education pathways in Greater Peoria
Consortium agreement to increase access, flexibility and financial support for students Methodist College and Illinois Central College (ICC) are united in their commitment to creating accessible pathways for students pursuing careers devoted to caring for others. As part of this shared mission, Methodist College is establishing a consortium agreement with ICC that will allow Methodist College students to take select…
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…
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