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Media Advisory: Illinois Central College Hosts Career Showcase for 400+ High School Students
ICC is welcoming more than 400 local high school students to its East Peoria campus for their annual Agriculture, Diesel, and Horticulture Career Showcase on Friday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students will explore high-demand careers th...
Sep 10, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Illinois Central College Hosts 44th Annual Landscape and Garden Day
The Illinois Central College Horticulture program will welcome community members to the 44th Annual Landscape and Garden Day on Saturday, September 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the ICC Horticulture Land Lab on the East Peoria Campus. This free eve...
Sep 2, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Community Invited to Participate in ICC Presidential Search
Illinois Central College is inviting community members to provide input in the search for the College's next president. With the upcoming retirement of Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, the ICC Board of Trustees has engaged RH Perry & Associates to lead the pre...
Aug 29, 2025, 1:11pm EDT
Illinois Central College Invites Prospective Students and Families to Upcoming Campus Visit Days
Illinois Central College (ICC) invites prospective students and their families to experience campus life firsthand during a series of Campus Visit Day this fall. These events provide visitors the opportunity to tour the campus, connect with current stu...
Aug 27, 2025, 9:00am EDT
ICC Fall Enrollment Increases 3% Marking Sixth Straight Semester of Growth
Illinois Central College (ICC) has seen enrollment rise for the sixth semester in a row. As of August 20, students have registered for 2,013 more credit hours than a year ago, a 3% increase. The College enrolled 8,232 students for fall 2025, a 2....
Aug 21, 2025, 9:07am EDT
Presidential Search Process Underway at Illinois Central College
The Illinois Central College Board of Trustees has officially launched the search for the College's next president. At a special board meeting yesterday, the Board approved the hiring of R. H. Perry, a nationally recognized executive search firm with e...
Aug 1, 2025, 8:55am EDT
Dr. Joe Bergman Named Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at Illinois Central College
Illinois Central College (ICC) is pleased to announce Dr. Joe Bergman as Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, following a national search process. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education and a steadfast commitment to student ...
Jul 16, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Dr. Jon C. Neidy of Illinois Central College Selected for the Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) recently announced that Dr. Jon C. Neidy, Vice President of Student Success at Illinois Central College (ICC), is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Rigo...
Jul 8, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Illinois Central College President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey to Retire at End of 2025
After nearly four decades of service in higher education, Illinois Central College (ICC) President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025. Dr. Quirk-Bailey has served as president of ICC since July 2016 and le...
Jul 1, 2025, 1:35pm EDT
Illinois Central College Wins Statewide Equity and Diversity Award
Illinois Central College (ICC) has been honored with the 2025 Equity and Diversity Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), a top statewide honor recognizing leadership and innovation. This prestigious award celebrates th...
Jun 12, 2025, 9:13am EDT